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NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft made an unexpected discovery, spotting a black hole emitting a massive cloud of X-rays some 30,000 light years away.
Science & Energy

NASA Probe Exploring Asteroid Accidentally Snaps Black Hole Image

It's the first time an outburst of X-rays of this kind was detected from interplanetary space.

By Victor Tangermann

NASA has struck a deal with the Elon Musk-led SpaceX to launch its historic uncrewed mission to the metallic asteroid Psyche.
NASA

NASA Hires SpaceX to Launch Mission to Giant Metal Asteroid

Uh, also, this weird asteroid may be worth $10,000 quadrillion?

By Jon Christian

A New York City woman documented her experience trying to get tested for the COVID-19 coronavirus after showing all the symptoms. Here's what happened.
Viruses

Will AI Save Us from Coronavirus?

It's certainly trying!

By Foster Kamer

Many health practitioners have argued the government's efforts to test patients for COVID-19 in the US have fallen far short of expectations.
Viruses

It’s Incredibly Hard to Get Tested for Coronavirus in US

American hospitals are shockingly unprepared.

By Victor Tangermann

A new Bloomberg feature looks at how the ultra-wealthy are preparing for the growing COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak and trying to get early-access vaccines.
Viruses

The Ultra-Wealthy Are Trying to Get a Coronavirus Vaccine Early

"The answer is no."

By Jon Christian

According to a genetic analysis, the coronavirus might have been circulating in Washington state over the past six weeks spreading person-to-person.
Viruses

Scientists: Coronavirus Has Been Spreading In U.S. For Weeks

We're just learning of it now in part because of "narrow case definition."

By Victor Tangermann

Physicists think they've figured out how to build quantum circuits that behave like entangled black holes, which would be able to teleport information.
Physics

Scientists Are Building a Quantum Teleporter Based on Black Holes

Theoretically, it would turn them into a functional wormhole.

By Dan Robitzski

Back in 2014, Trump Obama should "visit & embrace" every person in the US with Ebola. Will he follow his own advice with the coronavirus?
Developments

In 2014, Trump Said the President Should Visit and Embrace Ebola Patients

Is he going to take his own advice with the coronavirus, which does not "disintegrate" you?

By Jon Christian

Uber sent out a memo to drivers urging them, among other things, to stay home if they feel sick. But because drivers aren't employees, it's not realistic.
Viruses

Uber Tells Drivers to Stay Home If They Have the Coronavirus

The company doesn't provide sick days or even consider drivers employees.

By Dan Robitzski

More reports are emerging of people who already recovered from the coronavirus catching it twice, but it's possible that there were errors in their tests.
Viruses

More People Seem to Have Caught the Coronavirus Twice

A Japanese woman was reportedly sick again weeks after she recovered.

By Dan Robitzski

"Don't be a [explicative] idiot" was the big takeaway John Oliver tried to stress about coronavirus on Sunday's episode Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.
Viruses

John Oliver on Coronavirus: Sobering, Hilarious, TikTok Stardom-Ready

A must-watch for everyone.

By Foster Kamer

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk told a room full of U.S. Air Force generals last week that "the fighter jet era has passed." Remotely-controlled drones are the future.
Elon Musk

Elon Musk Tells Air Force General That Fighter Jets Are Over

"The fighter jet era has passed."

By Victor Tangermann

Officials at the World Health Organization confirmed that mouth and nose swabs from a dog in Hong Kong have tested "weakly positive" for the coronavirus.
Viruses

Officials Confirm That a Dog Tested Positive For Coronavirus

The CDC says COVID-19 patients should "avoid contact with your pet, including petting, snuggling, being kissed or licked, and sharing food."

By Jon Christian

A whistleblower has come forward, claiming that the Trump administration helped spread the deadly COVID-19 outbreak inside US borders.
Viruses

Whistleblower: US Gov May Have Helped Spread Coronavirus

These are some serious allegations.

By Victor Tangermann

During the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, China banned the game "Plague Inc." which simulates a fictional pandemic, and removed it from the China App Store.
Future Society

As Coronavirus Looms, China Bans Videogame “Plague Inc.”

"We have some very sad news to share with our China based players."

By Jon Christian

Michelle Kunimoto, an astronomy student, has discovered 17 new planets, including an Earth-like one that could host life, using data from NASA.
Science & Energy

Student Discovers 17 Planets, One of Which Could Host Life

Jackpot!

By Victor Tangermann

A draft proposal, if enacted, would force vendors selling phones, tablets, or earbuds in the European Union to use replaceable batteries.
Energy

The EU Might Make Personal Electronics Use Replaceable Batteries

The goal is to cut down on harmful e-waste.

By Dan Robitzski

In a disturbing move, government officials will need clearance from the White House in order to give any statement about the COVID-19 coronavirus.
Developments

The White House Is Censoring Its Top Infectious Disease Expert

Meanwhile, Trump dubiously claims that COVID-19 will just disappear "like a miracle."

By Dan Robitzski

Over the last decade, MIT bionengineering professor Angela Belcher has been conscripting millions of zombie viruses to build battery parts.
Viruses

This MIT Scientist Is Building Batteries Using Modified Viruses

An army of worker viruses could help build more environmentally friendly batteries.

By Victor Tangermann

The United States Navy claims that a Chinese warship fired a laser weapon at one of its surveillance aircraft last week, prompting diplomatic action.
Robots and Machines

US Claims China Fired Laser Weapon at Navy Spy Plane

"Weapons-grade lasers could potentially cause serious harm to aircrew and mariners, as well as ship and aircraft systems."

By Jon Christian