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NASA and SpaceX are developing duelling spacecraft for crewed missions to other worlds, and so far NASA sees no reason to change gears.
Starship

The Head of NASA Says He’s Not Quite Sure About SpaceX’s Starship

"What I can say now is that the Space Launch System is farther along than the Starship."

The Federal Aviation Administration will now "oversee the investigation of [Tuesday's] landing mishap" involving SpaceX's SN9 Starship prototype.
Starship

FAA Says It Will Investigate SpaceX’s Latest Starship Explosion

There's no way Elon is happy about this.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk told manufacturing expert Sandy Munro in an interview that his "criticisms were accurate" about the company's quality control.
Elon Musk

Elon Musk: “Criticisms Were Accurate” About Tesla Build Quality

"It took a while to iron out the production process."

Jeff Bezos has become a household name at Amazon. But now, he said in a letter to employees, he's stepping down from the retail giant.
Jeff Bezos

Jeff Bezos Is Stepping Down as CEO of Amazon

Here's why he's stepping down.

SpaceX tested the latest iteration of its giant Starship rocket today, but unfortunately it exploded, just like the last version.
Starship

Another SpaceX Starship Just Blew Up in a Humongous Explosion

Watch video of the explosion here.

Boston Dynamics released another highlight reel of its dog-like robot, Spot, using its new robot arm to grab objects and draw with chalk.
Boston Dynamics

Boston Dynamics Robodog Has a Dexterous Arm in New Video

If they gave Spot a gun, we'd be in big trouble.

The only carbon capture plant in the United States shut down because it was entirely financially dependent on the success of the fossil fuel industry.
Climate Change

The Only Carbon Capture Plant in the US Just Shut Down

Will carbon capture ever work at a scale that could fight climate change?

The FAA says it explicitly told SpaceX not to launch the SN8 prototype that blew up, citing risk to the public — but that it launched the rocket anyway.
Starship

The FAA Says It Told SpaceX Not to Launch Starship That Exploded

Elon does what he wants.

A boy in Florida died from the coronavirus just hours after his first symptoms began. His family hope it reminds others that anyone can catch the disease.
Developments

9-Year-Old Dies Hours After Falling Ill With COVID

"His life hadn’t even started."

Last night, SpaceX announced a contest in which one lucky winner will be able to take a multi-day trip to orbit — for free.
SpaceX

SpaceX Announces Contest to Win Free Multi-Day Trip to Orbit

Here's how to enter.

Even though the Artemis missions were set forth under the Trump administration, acting NASA Administrator Steve Jurczyk says it's still full steam ahead.
NASA

NASA Boss: We Have “Every Indication” That Artemis Is Safe Under Biden

"Every indication we have so far, in week two of the new administration, is that Artemis will not be abandoned."

IBM developed an algorithm that can predict who might develop Alzheimer's disease by spotting changes in their writing style.
Developments

IBM Algorithm Can Tell Who’s Going to Get Alzheimer’s by Reading Their Writing

"This is the first report I have seen that took people who are completely normal and predicted with some accuracy who would have problems years later."

The first livable 3D-printed house in the U.S. is on sale in Long Island for $300,000, considerably cheaper than its neighbors.
Science & Energy

First 3D Printed House Goes on Sale in United States

It's cheaper than you'd think.

A rocket startup called bluShift successfully test-launched a rocket that runs on a proprietary kind of farm-grown biofuel.
Space

Startup Tests Spacecraft That Runs on Farm-Grown Rocket Fuel

Its biofuel can be grown on a farm.

Anti-vaxxers temporarily shut down the coronavirus vaccine center at Dodger's Stadium on Saturday, adding to the already hours-long lines.
Viruses

Anti-Vaxx Mob Shuts Down COVID Vaccine Distribution Site

They blocked the roadway, cutting off access to life-saving vaccines.

Steve Jurczyk shares his vision for the future of NASA, including plans for the Artemis missions, working with SpaceX, and more.
Exobiology

We Interviewed the New Head of NASA About SpaceX, China, and Aliens

The new head of NASA, Steve Jurczyk, is getting serious about space policy — and the future of the Artemis program.

Vlad Tenev, the CEO of Robinhood, explained to Elon Musk why his company blocked users from buying more shares in GameStop.
Elon Musk

Elon Musk Grills Robinhood CEO for Shutting Down Wall Street Bets Trades

"Did something maybe shady go down here?"

A few tantalizing details are emerging about why the FAA nixed SpaceX's latest planned Starship launch, though we still lack a full understanding.
Starship

New Details Emerge About FAA’s Shutdown of SpaceX Starship Launch

SpaceX is now aiming for a new launch date.

After a freezer storing coronavirus vaccines failed late Thursday night, healthcare workers scrambled to give out as many as they could before they expired.
Viruses

Freezer Failure Prompts Madcap Vaccine Giveaway

You get a vaccine! And you get a vaccine! And you get a vaccine!

Millionaire couple Rodney and Ekaterina Baker, who conned their way into getting coronavirus vaccines meant for an indigenous community, may be imprisoned.
Viruses

Wealthy Couple Who Stole Indigenous Community’s Vaccine Could Be Jailed

"I have to say I'm outraged by this selfish behavior."