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Microsoft claims Russian and North Korean hackers are trying to get a hold of COVID-19 vaccine data using brute force attacks and phishing lures.
Data Privacy

Microsoft Claims Russia and North Korea Hacked COVID Vaccine Data

Microsoft claims its security tools warded off "the majority of these attacks."

By Victor Tangermann

Thanksgiving is two weeks away. If you plan on seeing anyone in person, it's time to self-quarantine effective immediately.
Developments

If You Plan to Travel for Thanksgiving, You Should Already Be in Quarantine

Maybe a videochat Thanksgiving would be better, just this once.

By Dan Robitzski

The massive alien hunting radio telescope at the Aericbo Observatory is at risk of collapse after several support cables failed leaving extensive damage.
Science & Energy

Giant Arecibo SETI Telescope Could Collapse After Mysterious Damage

"Now I’m worried."

By Victor Tangermann

SpaceX's SN8 Starship prototype had a bit of a hiccup during its third static fire test late Thursday night at the company's testing facilities in Texas.
Starship

SpaceX Test Fired Starship, But Something Started Dripping Out

Elon Musk: "We’ll have to swap out at least one of the engines."

By Victor Tangermann

The US Army recently showed off its new set of night vision goggles — and they're straight out of a video game.
Future Society

The Army’s New Night Vision Goggles Let Soldiers Look Around Corners

It's like shooting from the hip — but with deadly accuracy.

By Victor Tangermann

The First Selfie Ever Taken in Space Is For Sale
Off-World

The First Selfie Ever Taken in Space Is For Sale

Some of NASA's most amazing shots are up for sale.

By Victor Tangermann

Elon Musk Tests Positive For COVID
Developments

Elon Musk Tests Positive For COVID

"Two tests came back negative, two came back positive."

By Victor Tangermann

A bizarre device called the ClearMate reportedly makes people sober up three times faster by making them hyperventilate alcohol out of their systems.
Prosthetics and Devices

New Device Sobers You Up By Sucking the Alcohol Out of Your Breath

Drunk? Don't forget to breathe into this ominous hyperventilation tube.

By Dan Robitzski

In a move that makes the game a bit more appropriate to our current reality, "Plague Inc" made a mode where players stop rather than spread a pandemic.
Science & Energy

Reading the Room, “Plague Inc” Makes Game About Stopping Pandemics

That's a hard pivot.

By Dan Robitzski

A researcher told Agence France Presse that small laser pointers could be used to guide lightning strikes and thereby prevent them from igniting wildfires.
Science & Energy

Scientists Say Laser Device Can Make Lightning Strike Specific Targets

It's like a technological version of Thor's hammer.

By Victor Tangermann

Cosmetics company L'Oreal has announced a lineup of augmented reality filters they're branding as "virtual makeup."
Virtual Reality

Cosmetics Company Announces “Virtual Makeup” for Video Calls

Great timing.

By Victor Tangermann

Scientists quickly set their sights on an unusual neutron star merger that had an explosion ten times more powerful than expected and created a magnetar.
Science & Energy

Scientists Are Pretty Sure They Just Saw Two Stars Crash Into Each Other

Boom!

By Dan Robitzski

Recently, several reports emerged in Europe and the U.K. about people buying forged coronavirus tests or doctoring their own results to board flights.
Developments

People Are Buying Negative COVID-19 Tests on the Black Market

People are buying fake coronavirus test results so that they can travel internationally.

By Dan Robitzski

The U.S. Space Force just awarded its third contract for a prototype communications satellite that can block jamming attempts better than existing networks.
Space Force

The Space Force Is Building Satellites That Resist Jamming

"We understand the mission and the threat."

By Dan Robitzski

Ahead of SpaceX's historic Crew-1 launch, onlookers at the John F. Kennedy Space Center are getting an amazing view of the rocket.
Crew Dragon

Crew Dragon Looks Amazing on the Launch Pad

We're not crying, you're crying!

By Victor Tangermann

Russian officials claim they have found that their COVID-19 vaccine is 92 percent effective — but scientists are questioning the results.
Developments

Russia Claims Its Vaccine is 92% Effective. Scientists Cry Foul.

"I’m afraid they looked at the results of Pfizer and added 2%."

By Victor Tangermann

On Wednesday, a passenger on the SeaDream 1, the first cruise ship to return to the Caribbean since the start of the pandemic, tested positive for COVID-19
Developments

The First Cruise Ship to Return to the Caribbean Is Already Under COVID Lockdown

Who could've seen this one coming?

By Victor Tangermann

Astrophysicist Janna Levin makes getting gobbled up by a black hole sound almost beautiful, up until the point that it isn't.
Science & Energy

This Physicist’s Description of Falling Into a Black Hole is Surprisingly Poetic

"The light that spills into your eyes plays out the downfall of civilizations or paparazzi flashes of eons of exploding stars."

By Dan Robitzski

Distant supernova explosions seem to line up with spikes in radioactivity recorded in old tree rings, showing how cosmic events can alter our planet.
Environment

New Research: Supernovas Leave Traces in Tree Rings Here on Earth

Could exploding stars cause climate change?

By Dan Robitzski

A city in Japan just installed several terrifying robot wolves that can move and give off blood-curdling howls in an attempt to prevent bear attacks.
Robotics

Japanese Town Installs Red-Eyed Robot Wolf to Scare Off Bears

Those poor bears.

By Victor Tangermann