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According to a short-seller report, Nikola Motors lied about its One electric semi truck, claiming it was capable of propelling itself in 2018. It couldn't.
Tesla

Tesla Competitor Admits It Rolled Semi Truck Prototype Down a Hill in 2018 Promo Because It Couldn’t Drive

Nikola is in full damage control mode right now.

By Victor Tangermann

Aerospace multinational Airbus is investigating a new way for airliners to save fuel: fly in formation, just like a herd of migrating geese.
Advanced Transport

Here’s Why Airliners Might Soon Fly in Formation Like Birds

"It's very, very different from what the military would call formation flight."

By Victor Tangermann

During Tesla's Battery Day event on Tuesday, CEO Elon Musk revealed how batteries could be integrated into the structural elements of the car.
Elon Musk

Elon Musk: In Future Teslas, “Structural Battery” Will Be Part of the Car’s Frame

In the future, your car's entire frame might be a giant battery.

By Victor Tangermann

A new AI algorithm learned from 17,000 celebrity headshots, and now it can take a quick doodle and turn it into a brand new person.
Artificial Intelligence

This AI Can Generate Headshot Photos From Slapdash Doodles

The scientists suggest it could bring criminal suspect sketches to life.

By Dan Robitzski

The World Health Organization and other groups are coordinating a global effort to distribute COVID-19 vaccines. The U.S. refused to help.
Viruses

US, Russia, China Opt Out of Global Plan to Distribute COVID-19 Vaccines

"This isn't just the right thing to do, it’s the smart thing to do."

By Dan Robitzski

During an event, Tesla CEO Elon Musk revealed that his company is planning to get a $25,000 electric car into production within the next three years.
Elon Musk

Elon Musk Promises $25,000 Tesla by 2023

"We’re confident we can make a very, very compelling $25,000 electric vehicle, that’s also fully autonomous."

By Victor Tangermann

NASA and the National Radio Astronomy Observatory are launching a spacecraft to the far side of the Moon so it can listen to extremely faint radio signals.
Moon

NASA Is Heading to the Far Side of the Moon to Study the Ancient Universe

The mission will probe the "dark ages" of the universe — before any stars formed.

By Dan Robitzski

According to a statement by Russian space agency Roscosmos, Russia wants to become the first country in the world to shoot a movie in space.
Space

Russia Wants to Be the First to Shoot a Movie In Space

Who will be first? Tom Cruise or the Russians?

By Victor Tangermann

NASA and the U.S. Space Force just signed a formal agreement to collaborate on objectives ranging from space travel to planetary defense.
NASA

NASA and the US Space Force Are Officially Teaming Up

"There is power in our partnership."

By Dan Robitzski

During its latest drone delivery trial, retail giant Walmart started delivering at-home COVID-19 tests in North Las Vegas. 
Drones

Walmart Is Delivering COVID Tests Via Drone

That's one way to stay socially distanced.

By Victor Tangermann

The City Council of Ann Arbor, Michigan, just unanimously voted to decriminalize all psychedelic plants and mushrooms, citing potential health benefits.
Developments

A City in Michigan Just Decriminalized Magic Mushrooms

Time to take a trip to Ann Arbor.

By Dan Robitzski

A former YouTube content moderator just sued over psychological trauma induced by being overworked and undersupported while flagging graphic videos.
Future Society

YouTube Content Moderator Sues Over Psychological Trauma

She claims she had to watch videos of beheadings, shootings, child abuse and more.

By Dan Robitzski

NASA is yet on another budget crunch in its efforts to realize the Trump administration's ambitious plans to return astronauts to the Moon by 2024.
Moon

NASA Unveils Flabbergasting Budget For Moon Missions

NASA says that if Congress doesn't give it $3.2 billion by Christmas, it won't be able to land Moon astronauts by 2024.

By Victor Tangermann

When Congress allocated $1 billion to the Pentagon to shore up medical supplies, it instead funneled the money to military contractors.
Military

The US Military Used Emergency Coronavirus Money to Buy Weapons

Instead of stocking medical supplies, the Pentagon gave the money to military contractors.

By Dan Robitzski

To anticipate the massive amounts of hype surrounding Tesla's Battery Day, Elon Musk clarified something "important:" the tech is still two years away.
Elon Musk

Elon Musk: Tesla’s Next Gen Battery Tech Still Two Years Away

All eyes will be on Tesla tonight.

By Victor Tangermann

A pair of scientists has some guesses for how any theoretical life hiding away under the acid clouds of Venus might have originated.
Science & Energy

Scientists Speculate About How Life on Venus Could Have Begun

Venus is a hellscape — but it might not have always been.

By Dan Robitzski

Scientists discovered that rats let out a high-pitch squeak when they're happy, giving a rare, measurable window into animal well-being.
Science & Energy

Finally: Scientists Discover Which Rats Like to Be Tickled

Good job, science.

By Dan Robitzski

NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft spotted some strangely light colored rocks on the surface of asteroid Bennu — likely from an entirely different asteroid.
Science & Energy

Astronomers Spot Bits of Entirely Different Asteroid on Surface of Bennu

How did that get there?

By Victor Tangermann

Research reveals that the west coast of India and Pakistan — where both countries operate nuclear power plants — are particularly vulnerable to tsunamis.
Nuclear Fusion

Scientists Warn That Indian, Pakistani Nuclear Plants Could Get Wrecked by Tsunamis

"Siting nuclear reactors in areas prone to natural disasters is not very wise."

By Dan Robitzski

The wealthiest one percent in the world emits twice the carbon as does the poorer half of the Earth's population, revealing stark global inequalities.
Climate Change

The Richest One Percent Emits Twice as Much Carbon as Half the World

And it's the poorest parts of the world that will face the worst effects of climate change.

By Dan Robitzski