Elon Musk has spoken out against President Donald Trump’s proposed budget cut, which would slash 50% of NASA’s science funding. As SpaceX’s largest contractor, Musk says the cuts are “troubling” and contradict his own support for science. The proposal would reduce NASA’s overall budget by 20%. Musk’s comments mark a major public split with Trump, … Read more
The United States’ economic anchor may never regain its former role under Donald Trump’s protectionist policies. The impact of his tariffs is being felt globally, with countries shifting their supply chains and pursuing alternative markets. Unlike the first Trump administration, which introduced smaller and more gradual tariffs, the current plans have been massive and abrupt, … Read more
Weezer bassist Scott Shriner recently made a bizarre statement after his wife, Jillian Shriner, was shot by police and charged with attempted murder. The incident occurred on Tuesday when the LAPD responded to a hit-and-run call and encountered Jillian outside her home, where she allegedly refused to drop her handgun despite multiple requests. According to … Read more
Scientists have identified more than 20 genes that contribute to familial forms of Parkinson’s disease. One of these genes, VPS13C, has been found to play a crucial role in maintaining cellular waste management. Mutations in this gene can lead to the malfunctioning of “garbage cans” within cells, resulting in toxic substances leaking into brain cells … Read more
A group of former OpenAI employees has joined Elon Musk’s lawsuit, backing his claim that the company’s restructuring would “fundamentally violate” its mission as a non-profit organization. The move comes as investors push for a change in structure, which could affect the company’s non-profit status and lead to significant changes. Musk sued OpenAI and its … Read more
Elon Musk has dramatically lowered his expectations for DOGE’s savings goal, projecting $150 billion in cuts from the federal budget over the fiscal year 2025-2026. This is far short of his earlier trillion-dollar claims. Critics are questioning the accuracy of DOGE’s savings numbers, citing inflated figures, retracted claims, and controversies surrounding various cuts. According to … Read more
Scientists have created the largest brain map, or “connectome,” to date by studying a lab mouse that watched movies like “The Matrix” and “Star Wars.” The 3D atlas contains billions of brain cells and trillions of connections, providing new insights into how the brain functions. Researchers mapped a portion of the mouse’s brain spanning just … Read more
This weekend’s full moon will be the smallest and faintest of the year when it peaks on April 23, 2024, at 8:22pm ET. The event is known as the Pink Moon or Paschal Moon and marks the start of Easter celebrations. According to NASA, a micromoon appears smaller and dimmer due to its proximity to … Read more
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) plans to reduce or eliminate animal testing in medicine development, citing cost savings and potential benefits for consumers. To achieve this goal, the agency will encourage researchers to use advanced technologies like computer modeling, artificial intelligence, and organs-on-a-chip. These tools will help predict drug performance and effectiveness in … Read more
NASA Administrator-designate Jared Isaacman participated in his confirmation hearing on Wednesday, providing insight into the agency’s mission and priorities. The next step in the process is a committee vote to advance the nomination to the full Senate. As part of NASA’s continued progress, several milestones were achieved this week. Jonny Kim arrived at the International … Read more