Ex-SpaceX engineer and NASA astronaut candidate decides he doesn’t actually want to go to space
Some humans will fly into space, but a much larger group never will. That later group includes just about all of us, and while you …
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Google has launched a new jobs tool for veterans because Uncle Sam is slacking
The news since Monday has been dominated by, who else, but Trump and specifically his taking too long to honor the late Sen. John McCain …
Scientists may have discovered the very first ‘ghost’ black hole from a different universe
It’s common knowledge that, because of the speed at which light travels, we can see things in space that aren’t even there anymore. If we …
Massive squid washes up on New Zealand beach, and it’s a true sea monster
Sailors used to share tales of “sea monsters” with massive tentacles that could drag an entire ship and its crew down to the ocean depths. …
Ohio’s ‘Bee Man’ tackles supersized hornet nest, doesn’t break a sweat
When most people hear what sounds like the buzzing of a wasp they tend move rapidly in the opposite direction. Not The Bee Man. No, …
Researchers have finally found a way to keep an eye on the state of net neutrality
“Day 77 of the post-Title II era: The Internet is free and open, and it’s National Dog Day,” tweeted Matthew Berry, the Chief of Staff …
Oculus founder blasts Magic Leap as a ‘tragic heap’ that ‘almost nobody can actually use’
A few weeks ago, we reported that the much-hyped first Magic Leap headset is now available to buy but that it doesn’t yet live up …
Researchers claim dinosaurs still exist today, we just call them birds
The premise of Jurassic Park was that scientists found a way to use dinosaur DNA to bring long-extinct species back from the dead. The reality …
Judge blocks release of 3D-printed gun plans one day after Jacksonville Madden shooting
One day after the deadly shooting in Jacksonville, Fla., at a Madden video game tournament that killed two people, a Seattle judge has ruled that …
Hey Samsung, we fixed your ad that conveniently left out the exploding Galaxy Note 7
A few days before the Galaxy Note 9 event, we saw a leaked video that looked a lot like a leaked official Samsung promo. In …
Scientists built an armed robot to protect coral reefs from invasive lionfish
Lionfish are incredibly eye-catching creatures, and they’re a favorite of salt water aquarium enthusiasts because they just plain look cool. They’re also an incredibly troublesome …
This gorgeous NASA map shows Earth’s incredible aerosol clouds
When you step outside in the morning and take a nice deep breath you might feel refreshed and energized. Of course, if you’re in the …
You can get 200GB of free iCloud storage for 2 months, just in time to upgrade your iPhone
In a matter of weeks, Apple will unveil its 2018 generations of iPhones, and many iPhone users will soon upgrade their old devices to a …
In late-night blog, Elon Musk decides Tesla will stay public after all
In a statement posted on Tesla’s corporate blog late on Friday evening, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said that he had decided to keep Tesla a …
NASA chief wants ‘lots of humans in space’
NASA obviously has a huge interest in mankind exploring space, so it would make sense that the administration’s newly-appointed chief shares the same interests. In …
The collaborative lists that Amazon users have wanted forever are finally here
Amazon confirmed last month that collaborative wish lists, a feature that users have wanted for a while now, are on the way. Which always made …
MoviePass is now forcing annual subscribers to accept worse terms or take a refund
In possibly the most disappointing turn of events in what has been an incredibly awful string of disappointments from MoviePass, the once celebrated service sent …
Brazilian government sends drones to spy on tribes that have never seen the outside world
Modern technology makes it so easy to connect with people all over the world that it might sound crazy to think that there are still …
New study says there’s no ‘safe’ amount of alcohol
If you’re just trying to make it through the work day so you can head to a local happy hour, you might want to rethink …
Scientists stumble upon baby horse frozen in time for 40,000 years
Finding the remains of animals that have been dead for tens of thousands of years isn’t easy. If you’re lucky, you’ll find a handful of …
Latest Pixel 3 leak reveals an annoying case of camera hypocrisy
Someone stole a bunch of Pixel 3 XL units well ahead of Google’s official launch, and sold them on the black market. That explains why …
Apple is stronger than ever under Tim Cook, whose seventh anniversary as CEO comes tomorrow
Apple has unquestionably enjoyed an epic run under CEO Tim Cook’s leadership so far, even as it experiments with products and services that move it …
Texas man survived shark attack, but then his luck ran out
Getting into a close encounter with one of the most perfect predators on the planet is not an ideal situation for anyone, but that’s exactly …
Paleontologists discover fossil of ancient turtle species that never grew a shell
When it comes to animals with iconic features, the turtle is high on the list. Deer have horns, kangaroos have pouches, humans have existential dread, …
Netflix’s big payment change on iOS might be about something other than profits
A few days ago, we learned that Netflix is testing a new way to charge for subscriptions that bypasses Apple’s App Store. Rather than having …
Massive ‘potentially hazardous’ asteroid will cruise past Earth tonight, but we’ll be fine
An asteroid that may be as large as 500 feet wide is scheduled for a date with Earth tonight. The rock, called asteroid 2016 NF23, …
NASA’s new satellite will show us just how much we’re messing up the Earth
NASA spends plenty of time peering into space, but it’s also very interested in what’s going on with our own planet. Earth’s climate is shifting, …
NASA intern discovers the fastest way to lose a job at NASA
For someone just starting their career path, scoring at internship at a company or organization you admire can be pretty exciting. When that internship is …
You can own this insane amphibious ‘hydrocar’ if your pockets are deep enough
In the 1950s it seems like everyone thought we’d have flying cars by the year 2000. That didn’t exactly happen, but there’s still plenty of …
Amazon enlists more universities to help it give Alexa a leg up on the Google Assistant
If you’re Amazon and a big believer that voice inputs form an increasingly important technology platform, then the natural reaction is to put your Alexa-powered …
