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China's Chang'e-5 spacecraft successfully landed on the Moon, where it's expected to bring the first lunar samples back to earth in almost 50 years.
Science & Energy

China Lands on Moon Before Returning to Earth With Lunar Rocks

China's ultra-ambitious sampe return mission just touched down.

By Dan Robitzski

With the help of SpaceX, a multimedia company is sending a pair of 5.5 pound remotely-controlled racecars to hold the first car race on the Moon.
SpaceX

SpaceX Will Launch Remote Controlled Racecars to Lunar Surface

The plan is to hold the first-ever car race on the surface of the Moon — in 2021.

By Victor Tangermann

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

Google AI Solves Longstanding, Near-Impossible Biology Problem

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

Arecibo SETI Telescope Collapses Completely

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

A Gang of Men Apparently Stole the Utah Monolith

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

New System Separates Oxygen From Salty Martian Water

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

We Can Improve Fiber Optics by Filling Them With Air

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

Here’s How We Could Avert Off-Planet Warfare

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

It Looks Like Europe Will Hit Two of its Three 2020 Climate Goals

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

SETI Institute Scientist Says We’ll Find Aliens by 2036

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

Net Neutrality Hater Ajit Pai Is Stepping Down From the 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

Comets Can Carry the Six Most Important Elements for Life on Earth

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

Remember That Hydrogen-Powered Cybertruck Killer? It’s Officially Dead

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

Pharma Exec Cried When He Saw COVID-19 Vaccine Results

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

Europe Is Launching a Giant Claw to Grab Space Junk

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

Remember Vape Lung? It’s Still Happening.

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

Scientists Decipher the Sun’s Nuclear Fusion for the First Time

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

Because of COVID, Joe Biden Says He’s Not Spending Thanksgiving With His Family

"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

SpaceX Fires Up Starship Engines Ahead of Miles-High Flight Test

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 US Army Is Developing Tech That Reads Soldiers’ Minds

The ultimate goal? Brain wave communication among troops.

By Dan Robitzski