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Researchers have found that seismic vibrations generated by humans fell by as much as 50 percent globally in 2020, according to a new paper.
Science & Energy

"The 2020 seismic noise quiet period is the longest and most prominent global anthropogenic seismic noise reduction on record."

By Victor Tangermann

NASA is planning to watch newborn stars from high up in the Earth's atmosphere using a gigantic football stadium-sized balloon.
NASA

A colossal telescope will observe the formation of stars — from 24 miles above Antarctica.

By Victor Tangermann

A new, comprehensive study found that the worst-case, doomsday climate models are unlikely. But best-case scenarios are also out of the question.
Climate Change

What do you want first, the good news or the bad news?

By Dan Robitzski

Recent images taken of the spectacular NEOWISE comet by astrophotographer Daniel Lopez were "completely photobombed by Elon Musk's Starlink satellites."
Future Society

These gorgeous shots of the comet were "completely photobombed by Elon Musk's Starlink satellites."

By Victor Tangermann

Disgruntled Facebook employees are reckoning with their company's multifaceted role in damaging "the fabric of our society."
Future Society

"Social media has enough power to damage the fabric of our society."

By Dan Robitzski

Elon Musk is once again warning about the perils of unregulated AI, saying that people who think AI couldn't fool them are fooling themselves.
Artificial Intelligence

"The people I see being the most wrong about AI are the ones who are very smart."

By Dan Robitzski

NASA's next-gen Mars rover Perseverance is outfitted with not just one but two microphones. We could finally get to listen to the sounds of Mars.
Mars

Get ready to hear what Mars sounds like.

By Victor Tangermann

Scientists developed a working model for a bizarre state of matter called "strange metals," and discovered that they behave similar to black holes.
Physics

"The fact that we call them strange metals should tell you how well we understand them."

By Dan Robitzski

Russia recently tested a weapon capable of shooting down satellites in orbit, which has the Pentagon concerned about off-world escalation.
Military

"This is further evidence of Russia's continuing efforts to develop and test space-based systems."

By Dan Robitzski

Elon Musk announced that Tesla is about to try and enter the auto insurance business — and hopefully fare better than its dismal attempt last year.
Elon Musk

And he wants to use data about your driving style to determine what you'll pay.

By Dan Robitzski

White House infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci warned on Wednesday that it's unlikely the coronavirus will ever go away completely.
Viruses

"I don’t really see us eradicating it."

By Victor Tangermann

China has successfully launched its Tianwen-1 — Heavenly Questions — mission to Mars, including an orbiter, lander, and a rover.
Mars

China could be poised to become the second country in the world to land a functional robotic spacecraft on Mars.

By Victor Tangermann

NASA is asking university students to come up with a solution to a "messy problem:" lunar dust. It's not only extremely sticky, it's also a health threat.
NASA

NASA's even offering up $180,000 in prizes.

By Victor Tangermann

Finally, a lab-grown meat startup has figured out how to cultivate an approximation of bacon and pork belly out of cultured cells and plant products.
Science & Energy

Breakfast will never be the same.

By Dan Robitzski

Experimental COVID-19 vaccines are coming with an unfortunate amount of side effecte. Failing to disclose those risks could turn people off altogether.
Viruses

Nearly ten percent of participants in one study had a fever over 100 degrees.

By Dan Robitzski

A full-scale SpaceX Starship prototype called SN5 is about to finally make its first-ever attempt at getting off the ground.
Starship

It's been a long time coming.

By Victor Tangermann

Using a new toolkit that scientists are calling a "robot hotel," a robot just scanned the outside of the International Space Station for coolant leaks.
Robotics

"RELL is a great example how robots with the right tools can simplify life for astronauts."

By Dan Robitzski

Check Out This Amazing Design for an Underwater “Space Station”
Space

"Ocean exploration is 1,000 times more important than space exploration."

By Victor Tangermann

A team of Chinese researchers claim their blood test can detect five types of cancer in 95 percent of asymptomatic patients who later were diagnosed.
Cancer

"We’re turning the proof of concept stage into a commercial product that is robust, inexpensive and can be deployed in clinics."

By Victor Tangermann

A team of scientists found out that the invasive weed Bidens pilosa a cheap source of enzymes that help make wine and cheese.
Chemistry

This might be the best counter to an invasive species so far.

By Dan Robitzski