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Off-World

Proposed Mission Would Explore Interstellar Object ‘Oumuamua

"We now know such a mission, at least in principle, is achievable."

Future Society

This Virtual Library in Minecraft Gives a Voice to Censored Journalists

Download the map, boot up Minecraft — and avoid the digital censorship of repressive governments.

Science & Energy

It’s Not You: Scientists Confirm Days Are Actually Getting Longer

Earth's rotation has slowed down a bit over the last 70 million years.

Mars

Scientists: NASA Rover Has Found Evidence of Ancient Life on Mars

Is this organic compound a sign of early Martian life?

Starship

Elon Musk Was Pretty Pissed When His Starship Prototype Exploded

"There’s plenty of forgiveness if you pass me the buck. There is no forgiveness if you don’t."

Starship

Elon Musk Tweets Vid of Starship Crumpling Up Like a Soda Can

"It’s fine, we’ll just buff it out."

Viruses

After the Coronavirus, Some Patients Face Ongoing Lung Damage

After scanning the patients' lungs, doctors saw signs of organ damage.

Viruses

Finally, Some Good News: Warm Weather Shown to Slow Coronavirus Spread

Let the sunshine in.

Viruses

CDC: In Worst-Case Scenario, Coronavirus Could Kill 1.7M Americans

But there's still a lot we can do to fight the crisis.

Viruses

China May Have Identified Patient Zero in the Coronavirus Outbreak

The earliest known case of the coronavirus now dates back to mid-November.

Physics

Physicist: Our Galaxy May Be Located Inside an Enormous Bubble

We might actually be in a bubble this time. No, really.

Science & Energy

Astronomers: Here’s This Incredibly Ancient Supermassive Black Hole We Found

It's been around nearly as long as the entire universe.

Hacking

Hackers Are Using Coronavirus Maps to Spread Malware

Careful — you could catch a different type of virus.

Future Society

Tinder Cancels Its Apocalypse-Themed Game Due to Coronavirus

"We felt it would be difficult to launch it in the right spirit."

Robotics

Hong Kong Is Using Robots to Disinfect Subway Trains

Honestly, they're kinda cute.

Viruses

Medical Centers Are Opening Drive-Thru Coronavirus Testing Stations

Just roll down your window and stick out your tongue.

Viruses

NBA Suspends Entire Season, Tom Hanks Tests Positive for Coronavirus

COVID-19 is beginning to impact every facet of American life, and it will make no exceptions.

NASA

NASA’s Own Report Admits Its Non-SpaceX Rocket Is a Disaster

The 2024 Moon landing may be at risk.

Developments

The Best Homemade Hand Sanitizer Recipe: Don’t.

People are getting (literally) burned by this terrible idea.

Viruses

The White House Classified Top-Level Coronavirus Pandemic Meetings, Which, Um

This may have something to do with why the government's response has felt a little, let's say, slow.