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60 people were trapped at the Tan Hill Inn with an Oasis cover band after a snowstorm dropped three feet of snow in Swaledale, England.
Climate Change

Extreme Snowstorm Traps 60 People in Pub with Oasis Cover Band

They were trapped for three days before they were saved by snow plows.

For the first time ever, a commercial airliner has taken flight with both of its engines running entirely on sustainable jet fuel.
Science & Energy

Airbus Tests Jetliner Powered by “100 Percent” Renewable Fuel

The "initial results are very promising."

NASA postponed a spacewalk scheduled for today after receiving a "debris notification" for the International Space Station.
NASA

NASA Postpones Spacewalk Due to Deadly Debris

It’s unclear if it’s related to the recent Russian anti-satellite test.

In a leaked email from CEO Elon Musk, he said that the lack of progress towards its Raptor engines puts SpaceX at a "genuine risk of bankruptcy."
SpaceX

In Leaked Email, Elon Musk Says SpaceX Is Facing Bankruptcy

"There is no way to sugarcoat this."

Swedish engineering firm Minesto has designed special gliders that can capture underwater currents by being tethered to the ocean floor.
Devices

Ingenious Devices Extract Power From the Ocean’s Tides

These futuristic "kites" could be a game changer.

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Future Society

You’ll Appreciate These 33 Tech Products That Are On Sale For Cyber Week

From earbuds to projectors, and lamps, and more — enjoy special Cyber Monday discounts on these items.

The US government has slapped sanctions onto several Chinese quantum computing organizations, barring any American companies from doing business with them unless expressly permitted.
Quantum Computing

US Sanctions Chinese Quantum Computing Firms for… Reasons

China's winning the quantum arm's race — but who will win the war?

The Arctic is getting warm, fast, and it has been for a long time.
Climate Change

The Arctic Ocean Has Been Warming Way Longer Than We Thought, Scientists Say

It's not good news.

A British anti-vaxxer has died of COVID-19 after opposing the vaccine on animal rights grounds — but there may be more to this story than meets the eye. 
Future Society

Vegan Anti-Vaxxer Dies of COVID After Opposing Vaccine Animal Testing

Every COVID death is an avoidable tragedy — so let's treat them like it.

Philip Rosedale, the founder of the virtual world “Second Life,” who recently spoke to Time about his insights on building metaverses.
Metaverse

Creator of “Second Life” Issues Warnings for Those Building Metaverses

Here’s what he thinks you should know if you’re building a digital world.

Researchers may have found the molecular-level cause for Alzheimer's by looking deeper into the DNA tangles in the brains of dementia patients. 
Studies

Scientists May Have Found the Molecular-Level Cause for Alzheimer’s

This could be big.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has to dig deep to keep the spirits up for over a million people who preordered a Cybertruck over a year ago.
Elon Musk

Elon Musk Says Cybertruck Will Be an “Insane Technology Bandwagon”

"Cybertruck will reach far into a post-apocalyptic future and bring that technology to now."

British pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline is ready to start human trials of its potential cure for HIV some time next year.
Health & Medicine

Pharma Company to Start Human Trials of HIV Cure Next Year

A cure could become a reality "by 2030 if not sooner."

Somebody paid roughly $650,000 in ethereum for an NFT yacht sold by developer Republic Realm in the metaverse platform The Sandbox.
Metaverse

Someone Paid $650,000 for a Nonexistent Yacht in the Metaverse

The yacht is comically hideous, and can only be described as "Minecraft-esque" with its blocky design.

Scientists have created synthetic organisms known as "Xenobots" that can self-replicate — a striking leap forward in synthetic biology.
Biology

Scientists Create Synthetic Organisms That Can Reproduce

It's a striking leap forward for synthetic biology.

This Bizarre Hell Planet Might Be the Most Brutal Ever Discovered
Science & Energy

This Bizarre Hell Planet Might Be the Most Brutal Ever Discovered

Scientists call it an "ultrahot Jupiter."

In a bizarre, unhinged, and possibly trolling Twitter thread, one user claimed their purchase of a $186,000 NFT is causing their divorce.
Cryptocurrency

Crypto Bro Claims They’re Losing Their Wife and Kids Because They Bought a Super-Expensive NFT

"And quite honestly, you are also busting my balls."

Miami mayor Francis Suarez has announced on Twitter that he is giving out cryptocurrency funds to city residents.
Cryptocurrency

Florida City Announces Crypto Giveaway to All Residents

Miami and NYC are betting big on crypto. But should they?

scientists this week tossed eight stars against a black hole one million times the mass of the Sun in a simulated battle to see which intergalactic contender would win.
Science & Energy

Scientists Are Trying to Figure Out How to Kill Stars with Black Holes

It's intergalactic WWE.

The aeronautics company posted a job listing for a "passionate, experienced" mixologist for their launch facility in Boca Chica, Texas over the weekend.
Future Society

SpaceX Is Hiring a… “Spaceport Mixologist”?

The mixologist will be crafting cocktails at the company’s spaceport facility in Boca Chica, Texas.