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Google's DeepMind AI team built an algorithm called AlphaFold 2 that can solved the protein folding problem with better accuracy than any other team.
Google

The AlphaFold algorithm seems to have cracked the protein folding problem.

By Dan Robitzski

The iconic Arecibo Observatory collapsed on Tuesday, according to officials. The 900-ton platform suspended above the 1,000 foot dish antenna crashed.
Science & Energy

As recently as yesterday, NASA had been exploring options to repair the ailing dish.

By Victor Tangermann

Thanks to a detailed account posted by photographer Ross Bernards on Instagram, we may just have figured out who stole the mysterious Utah monolith.
Robots and Machines

It "popped out and landed on the ground with a loud bang."

By Victor Tangermann

Researchers have developed a system that could pull significant amounts of oxygen and hydrogen out of the briny water present on Mars.
Future Society

It could allow Mars colonists access to breathable oxygen and hydrogen fuel.

By Victor Tangermann

Building fiber optic cables with a hollow, air-filled core could finally address an issue that's plagued the tech for 50 years.
Science & Energy

Optical fibers might get their first overhaul in 50 years.

By Dan Robitzski

A team of space law experts argues that we need strong international accords to prevent military conflicts either in or fought over space.
Off-World

We need clearly-defined rules for what militaries can do in space.

By Dan Robitzski

The European Union expects to meet two of its three 2020 climate goals, setting the stage for even more ambitious projects in the future.
Climate Change

Finally, some good news!

By Dan Robitzski

SETI Institute senior astronomer Seth Shostak is willing to bet you a cup of joe that we will find aliens by 2036, The Debrief reports.
Off-World

He's willing to "bet everybody a cup of Starbucks."

By Victor Tangermann

FCC chairman Ajit Pai has announced he's leaving the position on January 20 following the inauguration of president-elect Joe Biden.
FCC

He will not be missed by many.

By Victor Tangermann

With the recent discovery of phosphorus, scientists have found all six elements on a list of crucial ingredients for life on various comets.
Biology

It lends new evidence for the theory that comets brought the ingredients for life to Earth.

By Dan Robitzski

Tesla competitor Nikola Motors has officially announced that its deal with General Motors to produce its hydrogen-electric pickup called the Badger is off.
Advanced Transport

This would-be Tesla competitor fell flat on its face.

By Victor Tangermann

Moderna plans to submit its COVID-19 vaccine to the FDA on Monday. The company's CMO says the data is so good he was moved to tears.
Viruses

They want to start giving it out as soon as possible.

By Dan Robitzski

The European Space Agency is planning to launch a massive claw designed to clean up larger pieces of space junk.
Space

Yoink!

By Victor Tangermann

Vape Lung, or EVALI, never actually went away. The CDC stopped tracking cases in February, but a small number continue to pop up.
Developments

The CDC stopped tracking it, but EVALI never went away.

By Dan Robitzski

For the first time, scienists were able to directly observe that our sun does the same kind of nuclear fusion expected from much heavier stars.
Nuclear Fusion

The discovery confirms what's merely been an assumption since the 1930s.

By Dan Robitzski

In his Thanksgiving address, president-elect Joe Biden revealed that he will not be spending the holiday with his family due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Developments

"America is not going to lose this war."

By Victor Tangermann

SpaceX has fired up the three Raptor engines attached to its latest Starship prototype called SN8 for the fourth time on Tuesday evening. 
Starship

The first test flight, to nine miles, could happen as soon as next week.

By Victor Tangermann

The U.S. Army is trying to develop technology that could read a soldier's thoughts, allowing them to communicate silently.
Neuroscience and Brain

The ultimate goal? Brain wave communication among troops.

By Dan Robitzski

Musk elaborated on his vision of establishing a permanent foothold on Mars, claiming that "life in glass domes" will come first — and then terraforming.
Mars

"At least a future spacefaring civilization — discovering our ruins — will be impressed humans got that far."

By Victor Tangermann

Scientists identified a gene that allows coral to survive hot water, and they want to gene-hack it into reefs to protect against climate change.
Climate Change

A gene that gives coral resistance to heat could protect reefs as the planet heats up.

By Dan Robitzski