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Though it didn't mention Starship by name, the Air Force says it set aside almost $50 million in tech development related to the spacecraft.
Starship

The Air Force Seems to Be Investing Heavily in SpaceX’s Starship

The US military is very interested in SpaceX's capacity for round-the-world delivery.

By Dan Robitzski

Officials in China have reported the first human infection of the H10N3 bird flu strain today, citing the hospitalization of a man in the city of Zhenjiang.
Developments

Bird Flu Virus Spreads to Human in China

Fortunately, "the risk of a large-scale spread is extremely low."

By Victor Tangermann

Space junk reportedly blasted a hole in the side of Canadarm2, a robotic arm attached to the International Space Station.
Off-World

Space Debris Blasts Hole in Space Station’s Robotic Arm

Despite the new scar, Canadarm2 still seems to work just fine.

By Dan Robitzski

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover has taken a series of photographs of gorgeous multicolored clouds, shimmering in the evening Sun on Mars.
Mars

Mars Rover Snaps Photo of Shimmering Multicolored Clouds

"I always marvel at the colors that show up: reds and greens and blues and purples."

By Victor Tangermann

According to SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, the space company could be launching Starship spacecraft from an ocean spaceport as soon as next year.
SpaceX

Elon Musk: SpaceX Will Be Launching From Floating Platforms by 2022

"Ocean spaceport Deimos is under construction for launch next year."

By Victor Tangermann

A UN report reveals that an autonomous kamikaze drone attacked and seemingly killed human soldiers without any human oversight pulling the trigger.
Robotics

Autonomous Killer Robot Accused of Attacking Soldiers

A fully autonomous drone seems to have selected and attacked targets without operator oversight.

By Dan Robitzski

Tesla is now making use of the driver-facing camera to make sure drivers are paying attention while using the self-driving assistance feature Autopilot.
Tesla

Tesla’s In-Car Cameras Are Now Spying on Drivers to Make Sure They Pay Attention

"When radar and vision disagree, which one do you believe?"

By Victor Tangermann

China has launched the Tianzhou-2 spacecraft from the Wenchang Space Launch Center. Its goal is to resupply their new space station for future astronauts.
Off-World

China Launches First Cargo Resupply Mission to New Space Station

The new space station is poised to be the ISS’s chief rival.

By Tony Ho Tran

The staff at ZooTampa are investigating the deaths of 12 stingrays after they were discovered dead in their Stingray Bay exhibit Thursday morning.
Future Society

Every Single Stingray at This Zoo Just Died

The zoo says they have no idea how it happened.

By Tony Ho Tran

The Department of Homeland Security Is Investigating Microwave Weapon Attacks
Future Society

The Department of Homeland Security Is Investigating Microwave Weapon Attacks

They’re encouraging personnel to report any mysterious health incidents.

By Tony Ho Tran

New NASA Picture Shows Milky Way’s Violent, Energetic “Downtown”
Future Society

New NASA Picture Shows Milky Way’s Violent, Energetic “Downtown”

An astronomer spent his pandemic year taking the photo — and it's dazzling.

By Tony Ho Tran

A brain implant that delivers imperceptible, personalized electric shocks is successfully treating a woman with severe depression.
Studies

Study: Wake Up an Hour Earlier, Cut Your Depression Risk by 23 Percent

End yesterday earlier, start today earlier — and, as an incredible new study tells us, potentially much, much better.

By Foster Kamer

According to a new book detailing the 2020 Democratic presidential candidates, Sanders preferred extremely cold hotel rooms and private jet travel.
Climate Change

Climate Change Champion Bernie Sanders Demands Ridiculously Cold Air Conditioning

"Charter flights were a revelation to him."

By Victor Tangermann

New details about Tesla's long-awaited Cybertruck have emerged through the publication of several patent applications dating back to 2020. 
Advanced Transport

Cybertruck Patents Reveal “Armor Glass,” Retractable Solar Panels

Can Tesla interest you in a solar panel truck bed? How about some "armor glass?"

By Victor Tangermann

British police raided a facility they thought was hiding an indoor police farm because of its heat signature but found a Bitcoin mine instead.
Energy

Police Raid Suspected Weed Growery, Find Bitcoin Mine Instead

It's a shockingly easy mistake to make.

By Dan Robitzski

NASA plans to launch a small satellite capable of making flashes of light visible from Earth on command, raising questions about orbital light pollution.
NASA

New NASA Satellite Will Blast Earth With Flashes You Can See From the Ground

Fun science project or light pollution nightmare?

By Dan Robitzski

NASA's recent discovery of what seems to be organic salts on Mars suggests the planet may have hosted life in the ancient past.
Mars

Why NASA Scientists Are So Excited by New Hints of Organic Compounds on Mars

"Our real challenge now is trying to find if there is any evidence that life ever existed."

By Dan Robitzski

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency has announced it is sending a tiny transforming rover to the Moon some time next year to collect data on lunar dust.
Moon

Japan Is Sending a Robot to the Moon and It’s a Transformer

This tiny spherical robot has a trick up its sleeve.

By Victor Tangermann

US soldiers stationed on bases with nuclear weapons accidentally released heaps of confidential info through virtual flashcards on study apps.
Nuclear Fusion

US Soldiers Accidentally Reveal Nuclear Weapon Secrets

Soldiers used flashcard apps to memorize nuclear protocols — but the cards were available online.

By Dan Robitzski

According to a new detailed map of dark matter, the Universe may be smoother and more spread out than current theories have predicted so far.
Science & Energy

New Evidence About the Universe Suggests Einstein Was Wrong

"We may have uncovered something really fundamental about the fabric of the universe."

By Victor Tangermann