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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.

Hoax Press Release Claims Walmart Will Accept Litecoin, Causing Spike and Then Crash
Cryptocurrency

Hoax Press Release Claims Walmart Will Accept Litecoin, Causing Spike and Then Crash

Reports of a partnership are greatly exaggerated.

227 environmental and land rights activists were murdered throughout the world in 2020, according to the report from Global Witness.
Environment

A Huge Number of Environmental Activists Are Getting Murdered

"This must stop."

The owners of a rather shady-sounding Russian cryogenics company called KrioRus allegedly attempted to get away with several frozen bodies after a disagreement
Future Society

Woman Accused of Stealing Cryogenically Preserved Human Bodies

The unusual heist was cut short by the police.

SpaceX hid a little Easter egg in the background of a photo of the Inspiration4 crew, who are heading to space later this week.
SpaceX

There’s a Morse Code Message Hidden in Photo of SpaceX Tourists

To the stars!

Researchers have created the largest computer simulation of the Universe, and have made the data available for anyone to download for free
Science & Energy

Scientists Create 3,000 TB Simulation of the Universe You Can Download

Here's how you can download it and start exploring the universe at home.

Eagle-eyed Reddit users noticed something a bit out of place in the Dragon capsule: a roll of duct tape amongst a dizzying array of cargo and equipment.
SpaceX

Hidden Compartment on SpaceX Spacecraft Contains Emergency Duct Tape

Duct tape has come in handy for astronauts before.