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The SpaceX Falcon 9 first stage rocket responsible for carrying Crew-5 astronauts to the International Space Station hit a bridge during transport.
SpaceX

SpaceX Astronaut Launch Delayed Because Its Rocket Smashed Into a Bridge

Oops.

By Lonnie Lee Hood

Geoscientists may have figured out why dwarf planet Ceres, the largest body in the Milky Way's asteroid belt, shows signs of ocean and seismic activity.
Off-World

Unexpected “Geological Activity” on Dwarf Planet Ceres Shocks Scientists

It's not supposed to do that.

By Maggie Harrison Dupré

At Tesla's Cyber Roundup, concerned shareholders were consistently jeered offstage by other attendees, and Elon Musk failed to address any ethics concerns.
Future Society

Concerned Shareholders Heckled While Addressing Tesla Ethics

It's absolutely infuriating.

By Maggie Harrison Dupré

The world's first lab-grown "synthetic embryo" has once again roiled the stem cell ethics discourse even though the human version isn't coming anytime soon.
Biology

The World’s First-Ever “Synthetic Embryo” Is Already Causing Controversy

"It’s absolutely not necessary."

By Noor Al-Sibai

Almost every sea turtle being born in Florida is a girl because of increasing sand temperatures due to climate change. Turtle populations are in danger.
Global Warming

Almost Every Turtle Being Born Female Due to Global Warming

Scientists are warning of a "sharp decline in their population."

By Lonnie Lee Hood

The magnificent, planetary orb was just a piece of Spanish chorizo, and the physicist has since had to make a public apology for causing any confusion.
Future Society

Physicist Apologizes for Fooling Public Into Thinking a Picture of Chorizo Was a Star

"This level of detail… A new world is revealed day after day."

By Maggie Harrison Dupré

An ice sheet the size of the United States is under threat of melting as warmer waters are driven towards it, new research finds.
Global Warming

World’s Biggest Ice Sheet in Antarctica in Serious Trouble Due to Global Warming

It's about size of the entire United States.

By Frank Landymore

The decision comes from the Department of Health and Human Services, nearly three months after monkeypox's first detected case on US soil.
Developments

Biden Admin Declares Monkeypox a Public Health Emergency

It's about time.

By Frank Landymore

Artemis I is set to launch August 29 for an uncrewed mission to the Moon. NASA hopes Artemis will return humans to the lunar surface.
Moon

NASA Confirms Launch Date for Its Massive Moon Rocket

"We are in the final stretch."

By Lonnie Lee Hood

Hackers are using never-before-seen methods to bypass email security measures to read and download messages and attachments.
Hacking

North Korean Hackers Are Reportedly Going After Gmail Accounts

They're stealing thousands of emails.

By Noor Al-Sibai

Fighter pilot training will include augmented reality headsets for combat training to allow jet pilots to compete with enemies from China and Russia.
Prosthetics and Devices

Air Force Pilots to Fight AI-Based Enemies Using AR Helmets

"This is the way we’ll train [pilots] in the future."

By Lonnie Lee Hood

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, who lives in Austin, took to Twitter to quell rumors that he intends to build his own private airport in Central Texas.
Elon Musk

Elon Musk Responds to Rumors That He’s Building His Own Texas Airport

Well, that settles it.

By Maggie Harrison Dupré

All commercial and public buildings have been banned from lowering their AC below 81 degrees, despite record shattering heatwaves across Europe.
Science & Energy

Spain Forcing Public Places to Set AC at or Above 81 Degrees Fahrenheit

Oh, the humanity!

By Frank Landymore

Iceland's Fagradalsfjall volcano erupted near a major Icelandic airport on Wednesday afternoon, roughly 20 miles from the nation's capital Reykjavik.
Science & Energy

Jaw-Dropping Video Shows Massive Volcano Erupting Near Airport

One person called it a "dancing fire."

By Maggie Harrison Dupré

The Australians are at it again — and this time, they've released a second generation "CopterPack" that is exactly as scary and awesome as it sounds.
Robots and Machines

Watch a Guy Take Off With an Electric Backpack Helicopter

That looks fun as hell.

By Noor Al-Sibai

In uniquely ominous news, the Earth is apparently spinning faster than usual. And if that continues, we'll probably have to make some changes to our clocks.
Science & Energy

The Earth Is Spinning so Fast, We Might Have to Turn Back the Clock

Scientists just recorded the shortest day ever.

By Maggie Harrison Dupré

Pieces of a recently-launched Chinese Long March 5B rocket were reportedly discovered by Filipino fishermen in the island nation's Mindoro Strait.
Off-World

Giant Pieces of Chinese Space Junk Reportedly Found by Fishermen

Fortunately, nobody got hurt.

By Maggie Harrison Dupré

A group of animal lovers is looking to use machine learning to translate animal "language" into something humans can understand.
Artificial Intelligence

Ambitious Researchers Want to Use AI to Talk to All Animals

"We’re species agnostic."

By Noor Al-Sibai

The FAA has deemed the Samson Sky Switchblade — a street-legal, three-wheeled VTOL described as a "flying sports car" — airworthy enough for trial flights.
Advanced Transport

FAA Greenlights Adorable Flying Car for Test Flights

"Artists dream the future, and that future is filled with flying cars."

By Maggie Harrison Dupré

A team of researchers using "OrganEx" technology were able to stave off cell death and partially restart the organ functions of dead pigs.
Developments

Scientists Pump Pig Corpses With Artificial Blood to “Partially Revive” Organs

This little piggy did not go to the market.

By Frank Landymore