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Let it be known that among all the different fields of science, it was astronomers who managed to turn a record-breaking telescope into a ska joke.

Reel Big Dish

They went there.

Brilliant Scientists Decide to Name the World's Largest Telescope "SKA"

A new investigation in the New York Times provides surprising new details about Elon Musk's youth in South Africa under apartheid.

Much to Unpack

This one might surprise you.

Why Elon Musk Got Bullied In High School

The South African scientist who was first to alert the world to the existence of the new Omicron COVID-19 variant believes it may have mutated in people with HIV.

A Double Pandemic? 

Studies

The scientist who first discovered the Omicron variant has a fascinating theory.

A Disastrous Collision Between COVID and HIV May Have Caused the Omicron Variant

South African officials announced that they detected a new COVID-19 variant — prompting the US to impose travel restrictions on several African nations.

New Variant Just Dropped

Developments

Blaming South Africa is like shooting the messenger — and could result in disaster. 

The New COVID Variant Isn't Just in South Africa, You Idiots

This will hopefully legitimize the cryptocurrency to novice users.

Central South African Bank Will Experiment With Bitcoin Regulation

Scientist Recreate An Animal That Has Been Extinct for 100 Years

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