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For the first time ever, doctors have successfully transplanted a kidney from a pig to a human — and found that the organ functioned normally. 
Developments

Doctors Successfully Transplant a Pig Kidney to a Human for First Time Ever

A surgeon said it started functioning "immediately."

The day after the cryptocurrency finally hit the New York Stock Exchange, Bitcoin has reached the highest price at any point in its 12-year history.
Bitcoin

Bitcoin Hits Highest Price in Its Entire History

"Bitcoin to the moon!"

21 passengers aboard a plane slated to fly from Houston to Boston walked away unscathed after their plane failed to gain altitude during takeoff.
Future Society

21 People Miraculously Survive Horrific Plane Crash in Texas

"We can celebrate today."

Kilm Shipenko, the Russian director of “The Challenge," told reporters at a news conference that he’d be willing to film a sequel on the Moon or Mars
International Space Station

Russian Director Who Filmed Movie on ISS Says He’s Doing the Moon or Mars Next

"If it's about the Moon, let's go to the Moon, if it's Mars, let's go to Mars."

New Statesman makes the case that a handful of ventures are actually starting to hone in on tech that could provide significant life extension.
Developments

Researcher Predicts Anti-Aging Drug “by the Time It’s Relevant for Me”

Is an anti-aging treatment on way?

The Vienna Tourist Board is turning toOnlyFans to post images of artwork deemed too NSFW for Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
Future Society

Museums Are Getting on OnlyFans After Other Platforms Keep Banning Them for Nudity

If you subscribe early, you could get a free museum ticket.

In which we examine the techincal, legal, and ethical aspects of Elon Musk painting his face on the surface of the Moon.
Moon

Could Elon Musk Paint a Giant Picture of His Face on the Moon?

Is it legal? Probably. Would people get pissed? Most definitely.

The FAA held a hearing for the public to voice opinions about SpaceX’s planned Starship flights from its launch site — and some had strong criticisms.
SpaceX

SpaceX Opponents Complain About Falling Debris, Fires in FAA Hearing

"Please do your job and stop it."

A team of scientists believe that there are people out there who are genetically immune to COVID-19, and they want to study them for treatments.
Viruses

Scientists Believe There Are People Genetically Immune To COVID

They could hold the key to more effective treatments against the disease.

A new radio telescope in China might be able to detect a massive swarm of self-replicating alien robots before it attacks Earth. 
Science & Energy

Physicist Says China’s New Telescope May Be Able to Spot Alien Probes

The telescope might be able to detect swarms of alien robots.

In 2008, Microsoft's top lawyer and top HR officer had to team up to warn Gates to stop hitting on a female employee via email.
Future Society

Microsoft’s Top Lawyer Had to Tell Bill Gates to Stop Hitting on Employee

There's a lot to unpack here.

China’s New Space Station Looks Like an Apple Store Inside
Off-World

China’s New Space Station Looks Like an Apple Store Inside

It puts the ISS to shame.

The New York Stock Exchange is expected to start allowing traders to bet on Bitcoin, in a milestone for the world of cryptocurrency.
Bitcoin

Bitcoin Is Hitting The New York Stock Exchange Tomorrow

"2021 will be remembered for this milestone."

NASA's Hubble telescope just snapped a photo of a supernova's aftermath, which is shaped like Pac-Man, as it goes about gobbling up stars.
Off-World

Gaze in Awe at This Fiery Pac-Man Shaped Supernova, Gobbling Stars

Okay, wow.

Elon Musk popped in on a rival carmaker’s executive conference to give a motivational talk as a "surprise guest."
Elon Musk

Elon Musk Gives Surprise Motivational Talk to Rival Carmaker’s Employees

He gave a motivational speech about efficient car production.

China claims that it was testing a totally harmless, reusable spacecraft — and not a hypersonic nuclear-capable missile as was reported this weekend.
Future Society

China Says It Was Testing a New Spaceship, Not a Hypersonic Missile

A spokesperson said that it was a "routine spacecraft experiment."

After 12 days of filming aboard the International Space Station, the first ever feature-length movie shot in space has finally wrapped.
Future Society

Russian Film Crew Returns to Earth, Continues Shooting Immediately After Landing

"Please, do not do any filming on your smartphones... because right now, this is actually the future end of the movie."

Uranus has a name that lends itself to butt jokes. But it's also immensely important to scientists, who have mixed feelings on the juvenile humor.
Science & Energy

Here’s What Uranus Scientists Think About Your Disgusting Jokes

"If the public thinks it's a joke, the next thought in that thread is 'Do they think it's a waste of money?'"

A team of scientists used AI to uncover a lost Picasso portrait painted over by the artist back in the early 1900s.
Future Society

Scientists Use AI, 3D Printing to Uncover Hidden Picasso Painting

Here's what it looks like.

China launched a hypersonic missile test in late August that took the United States government by surprise.
Future Society

US Officials Shocked by Chinese Missile Test That Went All the Way Around the Earth

"We have no idea how they did this."