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A team of astronomers have brought a wild concept back from the grave: a liquid-mirror telescope, 100 meters in diameter, built on the surface of the Moon.
Science & Energy

Astronomers Propose Giant “Liquid Mirror” Telescope on the Moon

A swirling vat of reflective liquid on the Moon's surface could allow us to study the moments following the Big Bang.

By Victor Tangermann

New research shows that amino acids can form in space without energy input, suggesting they may be older than stars and planets.
Biology

Building Blocks of Life Can Form in Deep Space, Scientists Say

According to new research, the amino acids can form in the void of space, before planets or even stars, in a phenomenon termed "dark chemistry."

By Dan Robitzski

Toyota has patented an autonomous refueling system that could allow for cars to top up their gasoline tanks, hydrogen fuel cells or batteries on the go.
Drones

Toyota Patents Autonomous Battery Drone That Recharges Your Car

Is this the future of car chargers?

By Victor Tangermann

The head of the U.N.'s World Food Program warns that without emergency funding, 36 countries around the world could face severe famines next year.
Future Society

UN Official Warns of “Famines of Biblical Proportions” in 2021

"We’re very, very, very concerned. 2021's going to be a very bad year."

By Dan Robitzski

In a world's first, a jet pilot flying inside a real aircraft just fought an artificial intelligence-powered virtual fighter jet in real time.
Virtual Reality

A Pilot Flying a Real Jet Just Fought an Augmented Reality Enemy

A human pilot flew an experimental aircraft while wearing an augmented reality headset — and used it to dogfight a virtual opponent.

By Victor Tangermann

An independent review board assembled by NASA urged the space agency to proceed with an amibitous plan to gather Mars samples and bring them to Earth.
Science & Energy

Experts Urge NASA to Return Mars Samples to Earth

"We unanimously believe that the Mars sample-return program should proceed."

By Dan Robitzski

With the 2021 model year refresh around the corner, Tesla has decided to stop selling its cheapest car, the $35,000 Model 3, as Electrek reports.
Tesla

Tesla Cancels Its Cheapest, $35,000 Car

What happened to the Tesla meant for the masses?

By Victor Tangermann

Elon Musk was mocked on Twitter this weekend over calling the validity of his own COVID-19 tests into question. The term "Space Karen" was trending later.
Elon Musk

Here’s Why People Are Calling Elon Musk a “Space Karen”

"What's bogus is that Space Karen didn't read up on the test before complaining to his millions of followers."

By Victor Tangermann

NASA is now accepting contractor proposals for its plan to power lunar and Martian outposts with small nuclear fission reactors.
Moon

NASA Is Looking for Someone to Put Nuclear Reactors on the Moon

NASA wants the reactors installed and operational by 2026 — where they'll sustain long-term scientific outposts.

By Dan Robitzski

Astronauts on board the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule currently headed to the ISS brought a Baby Yoda doll along as a "zero-gravity indicator."
SpaceX

SpaceX’s Latest “Zero-G Indicator” Is a Baby Yoda

"Maybe Baby Yoda's trying to pilot the vehicle."

By Victor Tangermann

There's a nearly impenetrable fog of hype surrounding graphene batteries. But it turns out the technology has a whole lot of promise, too.
Graphene

If Graphene Batteries Do Everything Scientists Say, They Could Be a Gamechanger

They hold way more power. They charge almost instantly. What's taking so long to get them out there?

By Dan Robitzski

Biopharmaceutical Moderna has announced its COVID-19 vaccine has proven to be 94.5 percent effective according to preliminary results.
Viruses

Second COVID Vaccine Even More Effective, Trial Results Say

It's 94.5 percent effective — which Dr. Fauci called "truly outstanding."

By Victor Tangermann

At 7:27 pm on Sunday, SpaceX launched a crew of four aboard a Crew Dragon module, carried into orbit by a Falcon 9 rocket.
NASA

Liftoff! SpaceX Launches NASA Astronauts Aboard Dragon Spacecraft

"Not even gravity contains humanity as we explore for all," said Mission Control as the craft soared above Florida.

By Jon Christian

Here's how to watch SpaceX and NASA's historic Crew-1 launch of the Crew Dragon spacecraft on Saturday evening.
NASA

Here’s How to Watch NASA’s Historic SpaceX Launch Today

SpaceX is about to make history — again.

By Victor Tangermann

The European Space Agency just signed off on two years worth of  feasibility studies, clearing an exoplanet-studying space telescope for launch in 2029.
Science & Energy

Upcoming Space Telescope Will Study the Atmospheres of Distant Exoplanets

"It's the first time they've built quite such a large telescope out of aluminium."

By Victor Tangermann

General Motors just recalled about 69,000 Chevrolet Bolts to repair a battery issue that's causing fires in some older models.
Advanced Transport

General Motors Recalls Almost 69,000 Electric Cars Over Battery Fires

Bad news: Recalled Chevy Bolts are going to have their range reduced by 10 percent.

By Dan Robitzski

New research suggests that climate change will continue for centuries, even if we completely stop burning fossil fuels today.
Climate Change

Surviving Climate Change Will Require Geoengineering, Scientists Say [UPDATED]

It may be too late to solve climate change without geoengineering the planet.

By Dan Robitzski

A team of scientists at Cornell University has created a stretchable fiber-optic sensor that could give robots and virtual reality a "human touch."
Virtual Reality

Will This Glove Finally Let You Touch Stuff in VR?

Imagine a glove that could let you touch objects in a virtual world.

By Victor Tangermann

More than 130 Secret Service officers have been infected with the coronavirus and have been instructed to quarantine following Trump's campaign travel.
Developments

Report: More Than 130 Secret Service Officers in COVID Quarantine

"That does not bode well for White House security."

By Victor Tangermann

SeaDream 1, the first Caribbean cruise since the COVID-19 pandemic halted the industry, has a worsening outbreak onboard.
Developments

COVID-19 Breakout Spreads on First Post-Pandemic Caribbean Cruise

The voyage was supposed to demonstrate that cruise ships are safe to ride — but now it's descended into chaos.

By Dan Robitzski