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An Israeli company has unveiled a remote-controlled, semi-autonomous robot that can be outfitted with two machine guns, cameras, and sensors.
Robotics

Israel Shows Off Massive Military Robot With a Huge Machine Gun

Critics are raising red flags.

Startup Says Its Tech Can Kill Hurricanes Before They Get Strong
Science & Energy

Startup Says Its Tech Can Kill Hurricanes Before They Get Strong

But there could be terrible consequences to the ecosystem.

A study has been released that shows that more than half of young adults believe that "humanity is doomed" and "the future is frightening."
Future Society

More Than Half of Young Adults Think “Humanity Is Doomed,” According to New Poll

The survey suggests they blame their government for climate issues.

Here's how you can catch SpaceX's coverage of its first all-civilian launch into space tonight from the comfort of your own home.
SpaceX

How to Watch SpaceX’s Historic All-Civilian Space Launch Tonight

It's finally happening.

Four Patients Die After Experimental Gene Therapy
Health & Medicine

Four Patients Die After Experimental Gene Therapy

The company behind the treatment will "remain committed to" its development.

A team of Chinese scientists have developed a concept for a Mars drone that weighs 1,100 pounds and could travel at five times the speed of sound.
Mars

Chinese Scientists Working on Mars Drone That Flies Faster Than Sound

It would be able to travel five times the speed of sound.

Astronomers observing Jupiter got a surprise on Monday when a large unknown object smashed into the planet’s surface causing a "bright flash of light."
Off-World

Something Big Appears to Have Just Smashed Into Jupiter

"It could only be an impact."

Tesla CEO Elon Musk claimed on Twitter that the new Full Self-Driving software would automatically avoid UFO debris blocking the road ahead.
Self-Driving Vehicles

Elon Musk: Tesla Self-Driving Will Be Able to Dodge UFOs That Crash Into Roadway

"I’m not saying there are UFOs… but there are UFOs."

Scientists at The University of Manchester have come up with a macabre new way to turn Martian soil into a stronger material: human blood, sweat, and tears.
Mars

Scientists Suggest Mixing “Astronaut Blood” With Mars Dust to Create Horrific Shelters

"The concept is literally blood-curdling."

Grimes Brings Sword Made Out of an AR-15 to Met Gala
Future Society

Grimes Brings Sword Made Out of an AR-15 to Met Gala

It helped complete her "Dune"-inspired ensemble.

Dubbed "Rozy," a CGI influencer was created by Korean media company Sidus Studio X to sell products and services for more than 100 brands.
Artificial Intelligence

This CGI Influencer Is Shilling For More Than 100 Brands

This fake human probably has more followers on Instagram than you.

Engineers in England have developed a jetpack that they claim is so easy to use, anyone can fly it with minimal training. 
Advanced Transport

Startup Says Anyone New Jetpack Is So Simple That Anyone Can Fly It

It’s designed for workers to fly around construction sites. 

Russia's space agency head Dmitry Rogozin butted heads with Ars Technica senior space reporter Eric Berger on Twitter again. Things got heated.
Off-World

Russian Space Boss Mocked for Accusing Journalist of War Crimes

Was that a direct threat aimed at a journalist?

Engineers at NASA's Glenn Research Center's Ballistic Impact Lab are shooting prototype spacesuits with a 40-foot air gun.
NASA

NASA Testing Spacesuits by Shooting Them With a Giant Gun

"Running this type of ballistic impact test is essential."

Researchers studying weight gain believe global obesity trends might be more driven by the types of food you eat rather than how much food you eat.
Food

Study: Weight Gain Caused by Eating Specific Foods, Not Eating Too Much

"People may lose weight with less hunger and struggle."

In June, San Francisco-based startup Orbit Fab sent a prototype gas station to space, which is meant to give old satellites a new lease on life.
Off-World

Startup Launches Refueling Station Into Orbit, Gets $10 Million in Funding

This could be the answer to our growing space junk problem.

Scientists from Brown University have created tiny microchips designed to be scattered throughout the brain’s surface in order to collect neural data.
Neuroscience and Brain

Researchers Propose Sprinkling Hundreds of Chips Into Human Brain

They believe it could help treat epilepsy and Parkinson’s.

An international team of atmospheric scientists wants to create whiter clouds that reflect more sunlight to cool down the Earth. 
Climate Change

Scientists Reveal Plan to Cool the World Through Geoengineering

It involves creating whiter, more reflective clouds.

Members of Congress have put forward a bill that would give electric vehicle companies with unionized workers a tax incentive, enraging Tesla CEO Elon Musk.
Elon Musk

Elon Musk Furious at Law That Would Reward Unionized EV Companies

"Not obvious how this serves American taxpayers."

Steve Wozniak's new venture called Privateer may be a space junk cleanup company — something that makes a lot of sense right now.
Off-World

This Clue May Show What Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak Is Doing in Space

It makes a ton of sense.