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Before we can launch any long-term space travel, scientists will need to find away to protect against bacteria, which becomes deadlier in microgravity.
Bacteria

Oh Great: Space Travel Makes Bacteria Even Deadlier

In microgravity, bacteria become harder to kill — and better at killing us.

By Dan Robitzski

Researchers have found evidence of gigantic waves of sand, often referred to as "megaripples," slowly moving around on the surface of Mars.
Mars

Astronomers Say “Megaripples” Are Moving Across the Surface of Mars

This is not what scientists were expecting.

By Victor Tangermann

Scientists just discovered one of the ways that the coronavirus sneaks into cells: a "camouflage" enzyme disguises it as a natural part of the host.
Viruses

The Coronavirus Uses a “Camouflage” Enzyme to Merc Your Cells

"This is a fundamental advance in our understanding of the virus."

By Dan Robitzski

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

Thanks to COVID, the Earth’s Surface Is Shaking 50 Percent Less

"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

NASA Wants to Watch Newborn Stars From a Ginormous, Stadium-Sized Balloon

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

Scientists: Climate Change Is Going to Suck, But It Won’t Be Armageddon

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

SpaceX’s Starlink Satellites Ruined This Photo of the NEOWISE Comet

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

Former Employee: “Facebook is Hurting People at Scale”

"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

Elon Musk: If You Don’t Think AI Could Outsmart You, You’re an Idiot

"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

NASA’s Next Rover Will Bring First-Ever Microphone to 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

Cornell Scientists Say “Strange Metals” Are Similar to Black Holes

"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

Russia Just Tested a Military Satellite That Kills Other Satellites

"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

Elon Musk Says Tesla Is Launching an Insurance Company

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

Fauci: The Coronavirus Will Probably Be Around Forever

"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 Just Launched a Mission to Hunt for Life on 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 is Asking Students to Come up With a Lunar Dust Buster

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

Rejoice, Nerds! Lab-Grown Bacon Is Here

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

Experimental COVID Vaccines Are Giving People Fevers, Headaches, and More

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

SpaceX to Attempt First Full-Scale Starship Test Flight This Week

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

NASA Is Using a Robot to Search for Leaks Outside the Space Station

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

By Dan Robitzski