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Special modified human stem cells were able to control blood sugar levels in a demonstration involving diabetic mice by secreting insulin.
Studies

Diabetic Mice “Cured Rapidly” Using Human Stem Cells

These insulin-secreting cells cured mice from severe diabetes "within two weeks."

By Victor Tangermann

On Monday, the Pentagon announced the official adoption of a series of new principles for ethical use of artificial intelligence in warfare, the AP reports.
Ethics

These Are the Pentagon’s New Ethics “Principles” for AI in Warfare

Skynet, here we come.

By Foster Kamer

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is developing a nuclear-powered rocket to move cargo around Earth's orbit.
Moon

DARPA’s Working on a Nuclear-Powered Rocket for Easy Moon Access

A literal moonshot.

By Jon Christian

The ongoing coronavirus outbreak that's spread around the world over comes with a lot of confusing terminology and vocab, so we wrote a glossary.
Viruses

Here’s a Glossary for the Ongoing Coronavirus Outbreak’s Vocab

There are a whole lot of acronyms floating around right now. Here's a guide to keep them straight.

By Dan Robitzski

The baby boomers of America are using marijuana at ever-increasing rates, according to a new study published February 2020.
Studies

Study: Boomers Smoking Weed at Unprecedented Rates

We get it, Dad. Put down the bong.

By Foster Kamer

Space Force Lt. General David Thompson clarifies what, exactly, the new military branch does, and how it plans to work with private companies.
Science & Energy

Space Force Working “Pretty Closely With Elon Musk and SpaceX”

This Space Force lieutenant seems pretty interested in SpaceX's satellite constellations.

By Dan Robitzski

A team of astronomers at Penn State just confirmed the existence of G 9-40b, a gigantic super-Earth only roughly 90 light years from Earth.
Exoplanets

This Gigantic Neptune-Sized Exoplanet is Incredibly Close

In galactic terms, at least.

By Victor Tangermann

According to a new report, the internet was intentionally shut off more than 200 times in 33 countries in 2019, affecting tens of millions of people.
Future Society

Governments Shut Down the Internet Hundreds of Times in 2019

Citizens protesting in the streets? Better shut down the web!

By Victor Tangermann

The pharma company Moderna Inc. just shipped a batch of experimental coronavirus vaccine to federal researchers, and tests could begin by April.
Viruses

Drugmaker Ships First Batch of Experimental Coronavirus Vaccines

"Nothing has ever gone that fast."

By Dan Robitzski

Iran health ministry confirmed today in an interview that the country's deputy health minister Iraj Harirchi has tested positive for COVID-19.
Developments

Iranian Health Minister Plays Down Virus Outbreak, Then Catches It

This might be why he kept mopping his brow during a press conference this week.

By Victor Tangermann

A new study reveals a bizarre link: on days that solar storms mess with the magnetic field, more gray whales beach themselves.
Solar Power

Solar Storms May Cause Whales to Crash Into Beaches

This scientist says that "whales are stranding a lot more often when the sun is doing crazy stuff."

By Dan Robitzski

A team of scientists built a vaccine that protected mice from SARS. Now they think it could help in the fight against COVID-19.
Viruses

This Years-Old Vaccine May Protect Against COVID-19

"It may require some tweaking, but it's stable."

By Dan Robitzski

Six new studies were published today, detailing some of the discoveries made by NASA's InSight Mars lander, including evidence of a strange glow in the sky.
Mars

NASA Lander Detects Strange Glow In Sky of Mars

Mars is glowing up. Literally.

By Victor Tangermann

MIT is working on self-driving technology that allows cars to "see" through the ground up to a depth of ten feet below the surface of the road.
Self-Driving Vehicles

MIT Tech Lets Self-Driving Cars “See” Under Surface of Road

In poor visibility, your car could look for landmarks — under the surface of the road.

By Victor Tangermann

The French Health Ministry announced that France no longer has confirmed cases of the coronavirus COVID-19: one patient died but all the others recovered.
Developments

French Officials Say Country Has Eliminated COVID-19 Outbreak

There are no longer any confirmed cases of the coronavirus in France.

By Dan Robitzski

An Australian fusion startup called HB11 claims to have found a way to revolutionize current nuclear fusion technology. A bold statement.
Energy

Fusion Startup Claims Breakthrough Will Provide “Unlimited” Energy

"We are sidestepping all of the scientific challenges that have held fusion energy back for more than half a century."

By Victor Tangermann

As crewed missions to space venture deeper and deeper, two scientists argue that space agencies ought not to ignore astronauts' human needs.
Science & Energy

Scientists: Unfortunately, Astronauts Will Need to Bone in Space

These researchers pose a wild question: Should NASA send sex robots into orbit?

By Dan Robitzski

The Pentagon performed a training exercise last week in which it simulated a nuclear exchange with Russia, according to National Defense Magazine.
Future Society

The Pentagon Just Simulated a Nuclear War With Russia

It's common for the military to simulate nuclear conflicts — but not to publicize them.

By Jon Christian

A new report by researchers at Imperial College London in the UK suggest that about two thirds of new COVID-19 coronavirus infections have gone undetected.
Viruses

Report: Two-Thirds of Coronavirus Infections May Be Undetected

Scientists are trying to contain an epidemic of unknown proportions.

By Victor Tangermann

This weekend, a flat Earth conspiracy theorist launched himself in a homemade rocket — and crashed a minute later, dying in the wreck.
Off-World

Guy Builds Rocket to Prove Earth Is Flat, Crashes It, Dies

"I don't believe in science," he told the Associated Press in 2017.

By Jon Christian