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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.

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.

Viruses

The Coronavirus Is Now Tanking the Stock Markets

The outbreak is straining economic markets and Europe's open borders.

Tesla

Cybertruck x Hot Wheels: Your Adorable Dream R/C Tesla Has Arrived

Shattered windows optional.

Viruses

The Deadly Coronavirus Is Tearing Through Chinese Prisons

"Prisoners are routinely denied of access to adequate medical care even during normal times."

Science & Energy

Scientists Find “Mysterious” Virus With Almost No Known Genes

This is one of the strangest viruses ever discovered.

Future Society

Cats in China Are Wearing Face Masks to Ward Off Virus

Tabloid hoax or legit concern?

Off-World

This Record-Breaking Astronaut’s Dog Is Really Glad to See Her. But.

Don’t be like this dog. Never settle for less.

Robotics

Researcher Warns That Sex Robots May Cause Psychological Damage

The machines may enable pedophilia and sexual violence rather than preventing them.

Advanced Transport

Check Out This Terrifying Cybertruck Police Car

Imagine seeing this monstrosity in your rear-view mirror.

Artificial Intelligence

Chess Grandmaster Kasparov: I’ve Made “Peace” With Robot That Beat My Ass

After 23 years, he recalls that "the match was not a curse but a blessing."

Advanced Transport

New Battery Tech Could Double Electric Car Driving Range

A Korean researcher says his new battery is "highly likely to be commercialized and mass-produced."

Future Society

Grimes Wants to Send Her Mind to Mars Inside a “Humanoid Vessel”

"I wanted to untether my digital self from my humanity."

Off-World

Bill Nye: Humans May Be Descendants of Ancient Martians

To study the possibility, Bill Nye wants to ratchet up funding for NASA.

Mars

Here’s Why NASA Suspects Mars Life Could Be Hiding Underground

If there's life on Mars, it's probably underground.

Starship

What in Tarnation Is This “SpaceX Village” by the Starship Launch Site

Amenities will include a volleyball, rock climbing — and, of course, a "spaceport lounge."

Viruses

Deadly Coronavirus May Be Spreading Through Poop

Wash your goddamn hands.

Science & Energy

Scientists Warn “Insect Apocalypse” Could Doom Humanity

Save the bugs — or we all might die.

Environment

Touring Musicians Are Brutal on the Environment

Coldplay announced it wouldn't go on tour for the environment. Will other eco-conscious groups follow suit?

Science & Energy

Japan Gives the ‘Go’ to Sample Return Mission to Mars Moon

It could become the first ever spacecraft to make it to the Martian system and back.