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The dimmer version of SpaceX's Starlink satellites are still too bright in the sky for astronomers to conduct their research.
Science & Energy

SpaceX’s Darker Starlink Satellites Are Still Ruining Astronomers’ Research

The massive constellation continues to block the night sky.

By Dan Robitzski

Here’s Why Smartphones Are Struggling to Take Pics of Apocalyptic Skies
Devices

Here’s Why Smartphones Are Struggling to Take Pics of Apocalyptic Skies

Smartphones are deciding what looks "real" — and what doesn't.

By Victor Tangermann

Smoke from the devastating wildfires that have swept across the West Coast this past week has now reportedly drifted all the way across the United States.
Environment

West Coast Wildfire Smoke Hits NYC, Causing Weird-Looking Sunsets

The National Weather Service confirmed that the smoke plumes have now traveled all the way across the country.

By Jon Christian

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is about to carry what will soon become the International Space Station's first privately-built airlock.
International Space Station

The ISS Is About to Get Its First Commercial Airlock

"It’s a lot like on a submarine when you’re going out into the water, except the difference is you’re going out into the vacuum of space."

By Victor Tangermann

Russian space agency chief Dmitry Rogozin called Venus a "Russian planet" on Tuesday at an industry exhibition taking place in Moscow.
Future Society

Head of Russian Space Program Says Venus Is a “Russian Planet”

"We believe that Venus is a Russian planet."

By Victor Tangermann

In a new interview, Gates says he's still optimistic that a vaccine is on the way. But it's unlikely, he said, that there'll be one by the end of the year.
Viruses

Bill Gates: Sorry, But It’s Unlikely There’ll Be a Vaccine This Year

Come on, man!

By Jon Christian

Chinese tech giant Xiaomi has teamed up with legendary Italian carmaker Lamborghini to create... an electric go kart from hell?
Advanced Transport

This Electric Lamborghini Go-Kart Looks Fun as Hell

You can finally afford a Lambo.

By Victor Tangermann

Private New Zealand-based space company Rocket Lab is already working on sending a probe to Venus's atmosphere to look for signs of life.
Science & Energy

Life on Venus? This Rocket Company Is Already Planning a Mission to Have a Closer Look

"This mission is to go and see if we can find life."

By Victor Tangermann

During its mid-September event — or live stream — Apple has announced that its brand new Apple Watch Series 6 will be able to measure blood oxygen levels.
Prosthetics and Devices

The Next Apple Watch Will Track Your Blood Oxygen Level

Is Apple's new watch capable of tracking COVID-19 symptoms?

By Victor Tangermann

According to new research, acidic fluids may have long destroyed evidence of past biological life inside Martian clay on the Red Planet's surface.
Science & Energy

Acids May Have Destroyed Evidence of Life on Mars

"Our results in this paper explain why searching for organic compounds on Mars is so sorely difficult."

By Victor Tangermann

Two major convenience store franchises in Japan are testing out robots capable of stocking shelves using two creepy hands with three "fingers" each.
Robotics

Stores In Japan Are Stocking Shelves With Remote-Controlled Robots

This is what would happen if "Pacific Rim" was set inside a 7-Eleven.

By Victor Tangermann

Authorities in Indonesia have implemented a grim punishment for anti-maskers: forcing them to dig graves for people who die from the disease.
Developments

This Country Is Forcing Anti-Maskers to Dig Graves for COVID Victims

"Hopefully this can create a deterrent effect against violations."

By Jon Christian

Designers from Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands have created the "Living Cocoon," a moss-filled, "living" coffin made out of fungus.
Science & Energy

This Moss-Filled Coffin Is Made Out of Fungus

"We are degrading organisms into dead, polluting materials, but what if we kept them alive?"

By Victor Tangermann

In a CNN opinion piece, Sarah Seager, member of the team that announced it had found evidence for life on Venus, argues that the discovery is "crazy."
Science & Energy

Scientist Behind Venus Life Claim Describes It as “Crazy”

"When I first learned of Jane's finding I simply didn't believe it."

By Victor Tangermann

The SpaceX rideshare program is designed to launch small satellites into orbit. Here's what it would be like to hitch a ride.
SpaceX

Could I Climb Into a SpaceX Cargo Rideshare and Yeet Myself Into Space?

An investigation.

By Dan Robitzski

Some experts are currently sounding the alarm, arguing that what we're seeing are the early days of increasingly lethal extreme weather and fires.
Climate Change

Scientists Warn That Fires, Extreme Weather Events Are Getting Worse

"It’s going to get A LOT worse."

By Jon Christian

General Motors has announced that it will finally fully reveal its long-awaited all-electric Hummer SUV to the world on Tuesday, October 20.
Advanced Transport

Watch the Much-Hyped All-Electric Hummer “Crabwalk” In a New Video

It can turn all four wheels to drive diagonally.

By Victor Tangermann

A team of researchers have found a way to biosynthesize tiny gold nanoparticles directly within cancer cells to aid in x-ray imaging — and to destroy them.
Cancer

Doctors Say They Can Kill Tumors by Growing Gold Inside Them

The gold can be heated up with a laser to destroy cancer cells.

By Victor Tangermann

Authorities say that groups of killer whales have been attacking boats in the Straits of Gibraltar, the area between Spain and Morocco.
Science & Energy

Gangs of Ferocious Killer Whales Are Attacking Boats

Groups of "pissed off" orcas are attacking vessels — even biting chunks off the rudders and disabling the engines to strand them.

By Jon Christian

Even with manufacturing ramped up significantly, there won't be enough COVID vaccines available for the entire globe until the end of 2024.
Developments

There Won’t Be Enough COVID Vaccines for Everybody Until 2024, Warn Vaccine Makers

"It’s going to take four to five years until everyone gets the vaccine on this planet."

By Victor Tangermann