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This Virus-Proof Suit Lets You Vape, Have Sex
Viruses

This Virus-Proof Suit Lets You Vape, Have Sex

"The Micrashell is a virus-shielded, easy to control, fun to wear, disinfectable, fast to deploy suit that allows socializing without distancing."

In response to scientists who say SpaceX's Starlink satellites will block astronomical research, CEO Elon Musk suggested launching orbital observatories.
Science & Energy

Elon Musk Says SpaceX Could Launch Orbital Observatories

"I'm very excited about a future of space-based telescopes that could be very large."

Chinese officials announced that there are no longer any patients hospitalized with COVID-19 in Wuhan, but they're concerned about a second outbreak.
Viruses

Wuhan Hospital Discharges City’s Last Coronavirus Patient

"Thanks to the joint efforts of Wuhan and medical staff from around the country."

The Pentagon has formally released three unclassified videos of "unidentified aerial phenomena" taken in 2004 and 2015 by Navy pilots.
Off-World

Pentagon Officially Releases Three UFO Videos

The Department of Defense wants you to know the footage is real.

A patent application from Microsoft describes a system that would read a person's brainwaves and mine cryptocurrency as a reward for completing tasks.
Cryptocurrency

Microsoft Wants to Mine Cryptocurrency Using Your Brain Waves

Prove you actually watched an ad by sharing your brainwaves and you'd earn some Bitcoin.

Researchers at MIT have developed a Jedi mind control system that allows you to control a drone by just twisting and lifting your forearm.
Drones

This System Lets You Fly a Drone With Arm Gestures

It's like watching a Jedi force-push an object.

New research threatens the idea that the universe expands outward in all directions, suggesting instead that the laws of physics change directionally.
Physics

The Laws of Physics May Break Down at the Edge of the Universe

This is very, very weird.

New Zealand says it's "eliminated" the COVID-19 outbreak in the country, claiming that for now the small number of new cases are easily managed.
Developments

New Zealand Claims to Have Eliminated COVID-19

But there's just one problem: it's still identifying new cases.

Technology developed by a nonprofit specializing in medical tech has allowed a man to feel and move his hand again after a spinal chord injury.
Brain

Cutting-Edge Brain Implant Lets Paralyzed Man Move and Feel Again

A computer chip in his brain is even letting him play "Guitar Hero" again.

On Sunday, a SpaceX Starship prototype finally stayed intact after having its fuel tanks pressurized, paving the road to more ambitious tests.
Starship

SpaceX Manages to Test Starship Without Failing Catastrophically

Finally! Good job, Elon.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention just added six new symptoms to its existing list of COVID-19 symptoms, which include things like fever, cough, and shortness of breath.
Developments

CDC Warns About Six New COVID Symptoms to Look Out For

Every week brings new revelations about the coronavirus.

A team of experts called current social distancing measures the "biggest challenge" humanity faces because of the natural instinct to come together.
Health & Medicine

Experts: Social Distancing Is “Biggest Challenge” Humanity Faces

"Hazardous conditions make us more — not less — social."

China's space agency says that its mission to Mars is still happening "in coming months," and that the mission finally has an official name.
Mars

China Will Launch Mars Mission “In Coming Months”

If the mission succeeds, China will become the third country to successfully land a rover on Mars.

The United States has ditched a global initiative led by the World Health Organization to accelerate cooperation on a coronavirus vaccine.
Viruses

US Ditches Global Team Helping Develop COVID Vaccine

"The fight against Covid-19 is a common human good and there should be no division in order to win this battle."

Next month, NASA and SpaceX will launch astronauts from U.S. soil to the ISS for the first time in years. Don't break quarantine to watch it happen.
NASA

NASA: Don’t Break Quarantine to Watch SpaceX Launch Astronauts

"We are asking people to join us in this launch, but to do so from home."

Astronomers found a rare, near-death experience play out in space where a black hole devoured the outer layers of a star but left the core intact.
Science & Energy

Black Hole Devours Outside of Star, Leaves Core Behind

"It will try hard to get away, but there is no escape."

A team of NASA researchers have developed a ventilator for treating COVID-19 patients in just 37 days and is requesting the FDA for fast-tracked approval.
NASA

NASA Develops Ventilator to Treat Coronavirus Patients

"The team feels confident that the [NASA] ventilator will be able to safely ventilate patients suffering from COVID-19."

The company behind brands Lysol and Dettol is urging customers not to ingest its cleaning supplies after Donald Trump's comments on Thursday.
Developments

Lysol Begs Customers Not to Drink Its Cleaning Products

After a Trump rant, Lysol is desperately trying to set the record straight.

Trump is suggesting more unproven and likely deadly ways to fight the coronavirus. This time, it's injecting patients with disinfectant.
Viruses

Trump Suggests Injecting COVID Patients With Disinfectant, UV Light

The President seems confused — and experts have no idea what he's talking about.

Researchers at private Beijing-based company Sinovac Biotech have developed an experimental COVID-19 vaccine that protected macaques from infection.
Developments

Chinese COVID-19 Vaccine Effective in Monkeys

"This is old school but it might work."