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Russia's Nord Stream gas pipelines have sprung some leaks, causing concern they may have been sabotaged as an escalation of the Ukrainian conflict.
Science & Energy

Russia’s Main Pipelines Leak Natural Gas Into Sea After Apparent Explosions

It doesn't look good, folks.

By Noor Al-Sibai

Amid concerns about rising emissions, scientists have discovered something weird — that trees appear to be growing faster as carbon dioxide levels rise.
Climate Change

Carbon Dioxide Seems to Be Making Trees Grow Faster, Scientists Say

As climate change gets worse, will the trees compensate?

By Noor Al-Sibai

You can't see or feel it, but our Milky Way galaxy is actually... rippling, like a galactic pond that's been hit by a cosmic stone. Here's why.
Off-World

Our Entire Galaxy Is Rippling and the Reason Why Is Wild

"We can see that these stars wobble..."

By Maggie Harrison Dupré

Awesome But Nightmarish AI Turns Any Person Into a Pokémon
Artificial Intelligence

Awesome But Nightmarish AI Turns Any Person Into a Pokémon

You get a Pokémon! And you get a Pokémon!

By Lonnie Lee Hood

According to former particle physicist Sabine Hossenfelder, the state of the field of particle physics is misguided and wasteful.
Physics

Former Particle Physicist Absolutely Annihilates the Field of Particle Physics

"Now is not the time to idle around inventing particles, arguing that even a blind chicken sometimes finds a grain."

By Maggie Harrison Dupré

NASA's asteroid smashing DART mission was so successful, its impact could be seen from the surface of the Earth — and we have the footage.
NASA

Video Shows NASA Spacecraft Smashing Asteroid From Earth’s View

Kaboom!!

By Noor Al-Sibai

Getting Starlink up and running in Iran isn't as simple as switching on some orbital satellites, and it very well looks like Musk's promise might fall flat.
SpaceX

There’s a Huge Problem With Elon Musk’s Promise to Bring Starlink to Iran

There are a lot of serious roadblocks here.

By Maggie Harrison Dupré

A NASA mission known as DART slammed into an asteroid just moments ago, in a test of tech to defect a killer asteroid from Earth.
NASA

NASA Slams Spacecraft Into Asteroid to Test Earth Saving Tech

"Humanity one, asteroid zero."

By Jon Christian

The hacking collective Anonymous is targeting the Iranian government amid widespread citizen protests sparked by the alleged murder of Mahsa Amini.
Hacking

Anonymous Hacks Iran After Woman Allegedly Killed by “Morality Police”

"The Iranian people are not alone."

By Maggie Harrison Dupré

A storm tech startup sent one of its robots into the devastating Hurricane Fiona and captured unbelievable video of its huge waves and winds.
Science & Energy

Scientists Sent a Robot Into the Ferocious Hurricane Fiona

Now that's something you don't see everyday.

By Noor Al-Sibai

We've all wondered what it would be like if our favorite gone-too-soon celebrities were still alive — but one artist has put AI to work to make it happen.
Artificial Intelligence

AI Dreams Up What Your Fave Dead Celebs Would Look Like Today

These are some of the most stunning "aged-up" portraits we've ever seen.

By Noor Al-Sibai

Although James Earl Jones has stepped away from his most iconic role, the legendary "Star Wars" actor's incredible baritone lives on thank to AI.
Artificial Intelligence

James Earl Jones Now Letting Darth Vader Be Voiced by AI

Luke, AI am your father.

By Noor Al-Sibai

This isn't the first time that the Pacific Ocean has birthed a new island — and according to the experts, they tend to be a bit of a flight risk.
Science & Energy

Experts Have Bad News for That Tiny Island That Appeared the Other Day

Life is fleeting, even if you're an island of volcanic ash.

By Maggie Harrison Dupré

Later today, NASA is going to test its DART battering ram on an asteroid for the first time — and we have the details on how you can watch live.
NASA

How to Watch NASA Slam a Battering Ram Into an Asteroid at 17,000 Miles Per Hour

The day is upon us!

By Noor Al-Sibai

Ann Druyan and Sam Sagan warn of a "pervasive and growing feeling" that the human enterprise is in a death spiral. Here's where they find hope.
Future Society

The Human Family in Crisis

There is a pervasive and growing feeling that the human enterprise is in a death spiral. 

By Ann Druyan and Sam Sagan

From the bubbling hot eruption of an underwater volcano, a new island emerges in the southwest pacific. But how long will it survive?
Science & Energy

A New Island Just Appeared in the Pacific Ocean

There’s a new kid on the block.

By Frank Landymore

STI rates in the US are alarming high, and top public health experts are sounding the alarms — but what, exactly, is the answer here?
Developments

The CDC Is Begging Americans to Protect Themselves From STIs

STI rates are spiking. How do we fix it?

By Maggie Harrison Dupré

Worried about cyber-bugs taking over the planet? The Japanese researchers behind new cyborg cockroaches say their enhanced insects are there to do good.
Robots and Machines

Inventor of Cyborg Cockroach Says It Will Only Be Used for Good

These roaches will hopefully not inherit the Earth.

By Noor Al-Sibai

The company formerly known as Facebook has finally begun working on an algorithm to block unsolicited photos on Instagram. 
Artificial Intelligence

Instagram Working on AI to Block Unsolicited D**k Pics

Better late than never.

By Noor Al-Sibai

Per a new study, administering the drug rapamycin to mice everyday for the first 45 days of their lives % extends life expectancy by an average 10 percent.
Science & Energy

Giving Baby Mice This Drug Makes Them Live 10 Percent Longer

A new study from Harvard and MIT raises interesting questions.

By Maggie Harrison Dupré