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A controversial theory suggesting that quantum effects in the brain could explain consciousness may hold more weight than scientists originally thought.
Quantum Physics

Experiment Suggests That Consciousness May Be Rooted in Quantum Physics

Is this where "consciousness begins?"

It's been nearly 20 years since the bones of a Hobbit-like humanoid species were discovered — and according to one researcher, they may still be among us. 
Evolution

Scientist Says There May Be a Species of Hobbit-Like Humanoids Hiding on an Island

"These include reports of sightings by more than 30 eyewitnesses..."

One ER doctor has issued a public service announcement nobody knew we needed: that titanium genital jewelry is, in fact, bad. 
Prosthetics and Devices

ER Doctor Issues Serious Warning About Titanium Sex Toys

"There are so many good toys out there."

The shills are alive with the sound of crypto, apparently. 
Cryptocurrency

Lindsay Lohan Accused of Taking Huge Payments to Shill Crypto

Who could ever have expected this?

The FDA has received over 100 reports this year about Lucky Charms making people sick and is officially investigating the incidents.
Developments

FDA Investigating Wave of People Who Got Sick After Eating Lucky Charms

Hands off me lucky charms!

Workers at Tesla's factory in Shanghai are reportedly forced to work in a "closed-loop" system, sleeping on the factory floor.
Sleep

Tesla Reportedly Forcing Workers to Sleep on Factory Floor in Shanghai

That's one way to do it.

Not everybody is thrilled about the idea of giving away our location to extraterrestrial civilizations, who may be listening in.
Exobiology

Oxford Scientist Worried NASA Project Will Attract “Hostile” Aliens

It's like sending "a postcard saying 'Wish you were here.'"

A wonderful shot by NASASpaceFlight photojournalist Nic Ansuini appears to show a chagrined face atop one of SpaceX's Starships prototypes.
SpaceX

Photographer Spots Tiny, Annoyed Face Welded Onto SpaceX Rocket

He's simply had enough tomfoolery!

Spaceflight Company Mocked for Selling Useless NFTs
Off-World

Spaceflight Company Mocked for Selling Useless NFTs

"What an absolute waste."

During a TED interview with Chris Anderson, SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk said that he gets upset when people take him by his word.
Elon Musk

Elon Musk Hates It When People Point Out His Predictions Were Wrong

"These are just guesses, people shouldn't hold me to these things."

Crypto fiends have been bad, bad boys — and one adult entertainer is finally putting them in their place.
NFTs

Porn Star “Punishes” Man for Buying NFTs

"Men love crypto, monkey NFTs, and speculative assets because they appeal to men’s risk-prone brains."

An accidentally-poignant study suggests that some planets may emit a scream-like blast of cosmic radio waves and they crumble out of existence. 
Science & Energy

Planets Scream as They’re Ripped Apart, Scientists Say

Brutal!

During a lengthy and freewheeling conversation with TED's Chris Anderson last week, Musk said that 'catgirls" are "probably inevitable."
Robotics

Elon Musk Says He Could Make “Catgirl” Sex Robots If He Wanted To

We are sorry to bring you this information.

A team of scientists at the University of Michigan say they managed to break down liver tumors in rats, using nothing but noninvasive ultrasound waves.
Cancer

Scientists Say They Partially Destroyed Tumors With Sound

And they didn't come back.

A pair of Russian cosmonauts on board the International Space Station are scheduled to go on a spacewalk to active a 37-foot robotic arm.
Off-World

Russia Is About to Activate a Robot Arm on the Exterior of the Space Station

Get over here!

Why do Objects increase in mass as they get faster?
From Quarks to Quasars

Why do Objects increase in mass as they get faster?

Residents in Pyongyang, North Korea say living in penthouses is a nightmare without running water, electricity or elevator access.
Future Society

Only the Poorest People in North Korea Want to Live in the Tops of High-Rises

"The poor live in penthouses rather than the rich."

NASA's SLS rocket for the Artemis I uncrewed Moon mission is having problems, including a liquid hydrogen leak during the last wet dress rehearsal.
Advanced Transport

NASA’s Tests of Its Mega Moon Rocket Aren’t Not Going Particularly Well

It's been nearly 50 years since humans have been on the Moon.

More than 100 people from the same New Jersey high school have developed rare brain tumors, possibly because of radioactive material left behind.
Cancer

More Than a Hundred Graduates of a Particular High School Got Rare Cancers

Horrifying.

Billionaire software magnate Dan O'Dowd is running for office to take down rival Elon Musk and Tesla. He claims Tesla's EVs aren't safe.
Elon Musk

Billionaire Reportedly Running for Office Just to Destroy Elon Musk

Can he usurp the EV king?