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Science & Energy

Bizarre Black Hole “Drags” Spacetime, Blasts Wobbling Plasma Jets

"We were gobsmacked by what we saw in this system — it was completely unexpected."

Advanced Transport

Bird Announces Monthly Scooter Subscription Service

The new business model may reduce how many scooters are left sitting around on sidewalks.

Future Society

Burger King Will Sell Meatless Whoppers Across US This Year

It took less than a month for BK to realize Americans like the meatless burger.

Artificial Intelligence

Amazing AI Generates Entire Bodies of People Who Don’t Exist

The algorithm whips up photorealistic models and outfits from scratch.

SpaceX

Watch Out SpaceX: Chinese Startups Are Testing Reusable Rockets

Commercial space companies are cropping up left and right in China.

Off-World

In 11 Years, Pluto’s Atmosphere Will Be Completely Frozen Solid

Hell has nothing on Pluto when it freezes over.

SpaceX

Space Station Power Outage Delays SpaceX Delivery

"There are no immediate concerns for the crew or the station."

Advanced Transport

Study: Flying Cars Could End Up Being Greener Than Electric Cars

But they won't be here in time.

Off-World

When This Asteroid Zips by Earth, Scientists May Hitch a Ride

In 2029, Apophis will sail closer to Earth than some orbital satellites.

Pollution

“BioSolar Leaf” Tech Will Pull Pollution from London Air

Bonus: It also produces a nutritious edible protein.

Future Society

In 50 Years, Dead People Will Make up Most of Facebook’s Users

Based on current usership, the dead will outnumber the living by 2070.

Off-World

Scientists Plan to 3D Print Muscular Tissue on the Space Station

A shipment of biomaterial building blocks is headed to the ISS.

Climate Change

Oxford Academic: Invisible Aliens Are Breeding With Humans

And he thinks the "hybrids" could be a response to climate change.

Robots and Machines

Leak: Motorola’s Folding Phone Looks Like an Old-School Flip Phone

Could this be Motorola's $1,500 follow-up to its iconic RAZR?

DARPA

DARPA: This Smart Contact Lens Could Give Soldiers Superpowers

Is this the smart contact lens DARPA has been looking for for at least a decade?

Future Society

Whale Suspected of Being a Russian Weapon Found in Norway

It was wearing a harness that appeared to be designed to hold a camera or weapon.

Off-World

The Universe Might Be a Billion Years Younger Than We Thought

It's a new attempt to reconcile the universe's accelerated expansion.

SpaceX

SpaceX-Like Startups Think They Can Solve Fusion For Cheap

"Fusion is poised for a 'SpaceX moment.'"

Health & Medicine

New Research: The World Is Sadder, Angrier Than Ever Before

The increase in negative emotions could have profound implications for global health.

Artificial Intelligence

To Prevent the Apocalypse, MIT Says to Study “Machine Behaviour”

They suggest a new field of AI study that goes beyond code.