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NASA is preparing to begin final tests and maneuvers before its Perseverance Mars rover starts to gather and examine more samples for signs of ancient life.
Mars

NASA’s New Mars Rover Is Preparing to Gather Samples That May Reveal Ancient Life

NASA is moving on from Ingenuity to Perseverance.

By Dan Robitzski

A  gigantic iceberg roughly 70 times the size of Manhattan has broken off from the Antarctic, becoming the world's largest iceberg.
Science & Energy

World’s Largest Iceberg Breaks off Antarctica

For once, climate change had nothing to do with it.

By Victor Tangermann

Under extreme, rare circumstances, taking a plane trip could expose you to harmful levels of cosmic radiation given off by violent space weather.
Studies

Passenger Jets May Get Blasted by Dangerous Radiation, Scientists Warn

You apparently don't need to leave the planet to experience dangerous cosmic radiation.

By Dan Robitzski

Scientists found a way to significantly reduce the levels of "bad" cholesterol in a monkey's bloodstream for ten months with a single CRISPR injection
Studies

Scientists Gene-Hacked Monkeys to Fix Their Cholesterol

If this works in humans, the results could be amazing.

By Dan Robitzski

NASA's interstellar Voyager 1 probe is "detecting the faint, persistent hum of interstellar gas" after crossing the heliopause in 2012.
Solar Power

NASA Detects “Hum” Coming From Beyond Solar System

"We're detecting the faint, persistent hum of interstellar gas."

By Victor Tangermann

During its sixth flight, NASA's Mars Ingenuity helicopter will be examining nearby rock features before touching down on a different airfield.
Mars

The Mars Helicopter Has Survived Longer Than NASA Planned

Ingenuity is exceeding expectations.

By Victor Tangermann

Tesla CEO Elon Musk congratulated Ford "on embracing an electric future" with its new all-electric F-150 pickup truck on Thursday.
Elon Musk

Elon Musk Congratulates Ford on Electric F-150

"Congrats to Ford on embracing an electric future!"

By Victor Tangermann

Cornell engineers developed a microscopy technique precise enough to pinpoint individual atoms and watch as they vibrate.
Science & Energy

New Microscope Technique Powerful Enough to Watch Atoms Vibrate

A Cornell engineer says it's basically an unbeatable record.

By Dan Robitzski

Researchers have found a new novel canine coronavirus discovered in a child who was hospitalized with pneumonia in Malaysia two years ago.
Viruses

Scientists Say a New Coronavirus Jumped From Dogs to Humans

There's a lot we don't know about this coronavirus.

By Victor Tangermann

Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirmed that the Roadster will be able to accelerate like no other car before it thanks to a specially designed "SpaceX package."
Elon Musk

Elon Musk Says Deluxe Tesla Will Use SpaceX Thrusters for Spine-Crushing Acceleration

"It will be safe, but very intense."

By Victor Tangermann

The US Space Force successfully launched a satellite on board a ULA Atlas V rocket that's meant to build out an early missile detection system.
Space Force

Space Force Launches Satellite to Detect Enemy Missiles

"The world is a more threatening place now with more than 1,000 ballistic missile launches occurring globally every year."

By Victor Tangermann

A viral post claims that odd-looking skulls are evidence of alien life, but an expert say that the skulls came from plain old human beings.
Science & Energy

These Alien-Looking Skulls Are Actually Human, Expert Says

Nothing to see here, folks.

By Jon Christian

Tens of thousands of people in the US alone are being hospitalized by fungi a year, with millions more receiving treatment without being admitted.
Developments

Doctors Warn of Deadly Fungal Outbreaks Worldwide

"This epidemic will not take a break."

By Victor Tangermann

The Michoud Assembly Facility, where NASA is assembling its heavy-lift, lunar mission launching Space Launch System, has literal holes in the roof.
NASA

The Head of NASA Says There Are Holes in the Roof of Spacecraft Lab

"They’ve got holes in the roof where they’re putting together the core of the SLS."

By Jon Christian

Pictures taken near SpaceX's testing facilities show the construction of what appears to be the company's first flightworthy Super Heavy booster prototype.
Starship

SpaceX Appears to Be Assembling Its Orbital Starship Booster

It's a real beast.

By Victor Tangermann

During a House hearing, NASA administrator Bill Nelson announced the agency is requesting more than $11 billion for its Human Landing System (HLS) program.
NASA

NASA Is Asking For an Enormous Amount of Extra Money

Getting to the Moon is extremely expensive.

By Victor Tangermann

Ford has unveiled its F-150 Lightning all electric pickup truck, an all-purpose utility vehicle with an all-too-familiar design.
Advanced Transport

Ford’s Electric F-150 Is Poised to Change the Entire EV Market

Are we looking at the "electric truck for the masses?"

By Victor Tangermann

A new cryptocurrency called STOPELON is dedicated to raising awareness surrounding Tesla CEO Elon Musk's extraordinary influence on the crypto market.
Elon Musk

New Cryptocurrency Called $STOPELON Is Dedicated to Bashing Elon Musk

"He’s toying with people’s portfolio like candy, like the narcissistic billionaire he is and always will be."

By Victor Tangermann

Initial results of a small study in Spain are demonstrating a very, very exciting possibility: It's not just safe to mix vaccines — it works, really well.
Studies

Incredible: Mixing Vaccines Works, and Is Safe, According to New Study

This could have huge implications for getting more protection in more people, way more quickly — and bringing COVID to heel, too.

By Foster Kamer

A man in Wisconsin was reportedly seen sleeping behind the wheel of his Tesla, which had Autopilot turned on, while gunning down a highway at 82 mph.
Sleep

Tesla Driver Caught Sleeping at 82 MPH With Autopilot Engaged

The driver got away with a citation for "inattentive driving."

By Victor Tangermann