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When astronomers went to update their models for a giant, bright star, they instead found an empty space where it used to be.
Science & Energy

A Giant Star Appears to Have Winked Out of Existence

Astronomers are seriously confused.

By Dan Robitzski

A Genealogy Website Led to a Suspected Killer’s Arrest. Here’s What We Know.
Genetics

A Genealogy Website Led to a Suspected Killer’s Arrest. Here’s What We Know.

That's good news. But we've got a few ethical questions.

By Sarah Marquart

NASA just delayed the launch date for its Mars rover, Perseverance. But barring any future delays, the mission should still go off without a hitch.
Science & Energy

NASA Pushes Back Mars Rover Launch Due to “Contamination Concern”

Thankfully, the mission had some built-in flexibility.

By Dan Robitzski

Scientists have discovered a swine flu virus that has the potential to mutate and be transmitted to and eventually between humans.
Science & Energy

Scientists Are Worried This New Swine Flu Strain Could Cause Another Pandemic

"We just do not know a pandemic is going to occur until the damn thing occurs."

By Victor Tangermann

Omega Ingredients, a UK-based natural flavors company for the food and beverages industry, has created a fragrance that it claims smells like outer space.
Science & Energy

Someone Made a Perfume That Smells Like Outer Space

"We've all had Space Ice Cream...this takes it a step further."

By Victor Tangermann

Radiation sensors recently identified a harmless-but-significant leak, likely from a nuclear power plant, in east Europe.
Energy

Researchers: Findings Suggest Something Is Leaking Radiation in Europe

"These are certainly nuclear fission products, most likely from a civil source."

By Dan Robitzski

Researchers say they have found that exposing the human eye at deep red light for three minutes a day could improve declining eyesight.
Science & Energy

Researchers Say You Can Improve Your Eyesight by Staring at This Specific Type of Light

We could "recharge" our eyes' batteries by staring into a modified flashlight for three minutes a day.

By Victor Tangermann

A gene-hacking serum nullified two genes linked to heart health in monkeys. If it works in humans, it could mean a future with no heart disease.
Gene Editing

A Shot of This Gene Editing Serum Appears to Prevent Heart Disease in Monkeys

"This could be the cure for heart disease."

By Dan Robitzski

Researchers found an incredibly rare explosion that they think was caused by two black holes merging while orbiting an even larger one.
Science & Energy

When Two Black Holes Collided, NASA Spotted Something Very Surprising

"This detection is extremely exciting," said a NASA astrophysicist.

By Dan Robitzski

Chinese officials may start administering an early candidate for a COVID-19 vaccine to China's military. Early trials showed it had limited efficacy.
Military

China Is Providing a Controversial COVID-19 Vaccine to Its Military

"Their bet is that even a partially protective COVID vaccine is going to be sufficient to restore confidence and restart economic activity."

By Victor Tangermann

Gilead Sciences, the pharmaceutical company behind the COVID-19 drug remdesivir, just announced how much it plans to charge for the antiviral medication.
Viruses

Even With Insurance, the COVID Drug Remdesivir Is Shockingly Expensive

The raw materials for a course of treatment cost only $10 — but they're selling it for $3,120.

By Dan Robitzski

Tesla competitor Nikola Motors has started taking reservations for its upcoming Badger electric and hydrogen-powered pickup truck.
Advanced Transport

You Can Now Put Down a Reservation For This Hydrogen-Powered Pickup Truck

Does this Cybertruck competitor stand a chance?

By Victor Tangermann

A team at NASA has figured out a way to stop touching your face during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic: a pendant that scolds you every time you try.
NASA

NASA Invents Wearable That Scolds You For Touching Your Face

Then NASA made the design open source, so anyone can make one.

By Victor Tangermann

The just-launched "Lunar Loo Challenge" tasks amateur rocket scientists to come up with a toilet that can handle near-zero and Moon gravity.
Moon

NASA Says It Needs a New Space Toilet for the Artemis Moon Missions

Going to the bathroom in space is horrible. In a new design challenge, NASA is trying to make it better.

By Victor Tangermann

The US Marine Corps is testing a brand new less-than-lethal weapon called SPECTER that can electrocute the target from 100 feet away.
Future Society

The US Marine Corps’ New Weapon Can Electrocute Targets from 100 Feet Away

"If it hits the head there is a risk of serious injury or death."

By Victor Tangermann

Texas and Florida were forced to close bars back down this afternoon after the states hit new record numbers in new confirmed coronavirus cases.
Developments

TX and FL Are Closing Bars Back Down After Opening Way Too Soon

"The threat of this virus is as real as it’s ever been."

By Victor Tangermann

After hitting the Caribbean, dust from the Sahara Desert just arrived at the US gulf coast, forming what experts referred to as a "Godzilla dust cloud."
Science & Energy

A “Godzilla Dust Cloud” From the Sahara Desert Is Hitting the United States Right Now

It's so large, it can easily be seen from space.

By Victor Tangermann

Michigan lawmakers want to ban force RFID chip implants in the workplace as a way to protect employees' personal privacy.
Future Society

Michigan Is Trying to Make It Illegal For Companies to Put Microchips in Their Employees

"While these miniature devices are on the rise, so are the calls of workers to have their privacy protected."

By Dan Robitzski

When the pharmaceutical industry finally develops a coronavirus vaccine, medical-grade glass shortages may prevent companies from distributing it.
Viruses

The US Might Not Have Enough Glass Vials To Distribute the Coronavirus Vaccines

The COVID-19 vaccination plan may hit a serious supply chain issue.

By Dan Robitzski

Earlier this month, Tesla competitor Nikola Motors rose to a valuation of over $20 billion, eclipsing Ford and Chrysler. It's secret weapon: hydrogen.
Elon Musk

A Brief History of Elon Musk’s Festering Feud With Rival Automaker Nikola

A lawsuit, bad blood, and a series of zinging disses between Elon Musk and a rival startup — explained.

By Victor Tangermann