Real Scientists Lived On Fake Mars In A Texas Shed For A Year

Real Scientists Lived On Fake Mars In A Texas Shed For A Year

Four scientists walked to Mars in June of 2023 and walked back again earlier this month. Well, they walked to a “simulated Martian habitat” at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, that is. The first of three planned “Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog” missions planned by NASA, CHAPEA 1 has concluded with Kelly Haston … Read more

GM slows its EV plans again even as sales grow

GM slows its EV plans again even as sales grow

GM’s 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV during a media launch event for the vehicle in Detroit, May 16, 2024. Michael Wayland / CNBC DETROIT – General Motors said Tuesday it is again slowing its plans for all-electric vehicles by further delaying a second U.S. electric truck plant and the Buick brand’s first EV. The six-month delay … Read more

Don’t Worry, The Dangerous Health Effects From Coal Can Come To You

Don’t Worry, The Dangerous Health Effects From Coal Can Come To You

Photo: Costfoto/NurPhoto (Getty Images) Coal — the rock, not the roll — is one of the dirtier fuel sources out there, with both mining and burning it often leading to serious medical complications for those involved. Now, though, research suggests yet another way coal hurts people: Just transporting it. ‘Twister’ Remains The Greatest Car Commercial … Read more

Nuclear-Powered Rockets Could Be The New Space Race’s Greatest Gift

Nuclear-Powered Rockets Could Be The New Space Race’s Greatest Gift

Illustration: Lockheed Martin Nuclear-powered spacecraft could be the apex vehicle of this century’s space race. Concepts and designs for reactor-equipped rockets have been around for over 50 years but have never left the experimental stage. Despite ambitions to boldly go where no one has gone before, America’s latest push to get nuclear propulsion is to … Read more

How to Save Your Home From a Wildfire

How to Save Your Home From a Wildfire

The most common risks are having flammable mulch, plants, firewood, lawn furniture, decks, and fences. These items have been a primary reason homes burned in many wildfires, including the 2018 Camp Fire that destroyed much of Paradise, California, and the 2012 Waldo Canyon Fire near Colorado Springs, Colorado. Fire protection guidelines take into consideration the … Read more

Enough With the Arrogant Attitudes Towards Extreme Heat

Enough With the Arrogant Attitudes Towards Extreme Heat

This story originally appeared on Vox and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration. A 4-month-old died in Arizona as temperatures climbed into triple digits. A 2-year-old died in a hot car, also in Arizona. At least four people have died from heat-related illnesses in Oregon. One motorcyclist died and others were sickened riding through … Read more

NASA Outlines How The ISS Will Die Over Its Final Year

NASA Outlines How The ISS Will Die Over Its Final Year

Photo: NASA/Roscosmos Enjoy the social media posts from astronauts while you can. NASA announced earlier this week the details of how the International Space Station will die. The space agency stated that astronauts will remain onboard as long as possible while the station’s orbit decays. When the crew finally departs, SpaceX will deliver the coup … Read more

Refreshed 2025 Hyundai Tucson Still Starts Below $30,000 Including Destination

Refreshed 2025 Hyundai Tucson Still Starts Below ,000 Including Destination

The pickup truck may still be king in America, but compact crossovers are still wildly popular. And while the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4 get most of the attention, over the last several years, the Hyundai Tucson has become a legitimate competitor. Back in November, we got our first look at the refreshed 2025 Hyundai … Read more

2025 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Is More Powerful Than Most Supercars

2025 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Is More Powerful Than Most Supercars

Porsche is filling out its third-generation Panamera lineup with new mid-range GTS and top-dog Turbo S E-Hybrid variants. While neither are exactly surprising in terms of what they deliver, the Turbo S in particular is not only the fastest and most powerful Panamera yet, but it’s the second most powerful combustion-engine road car that Porsche … Read more

Project 2025 Would Be A Transportation Disaster

Project 2025 Would Be A Transportation Disaster

The Heritage Foundation’s Mandate for Leadership, better known as Project 2025, isn’t exactly new, but it’s been getting a lot more attention ever since “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” released an excellent episode highlighting how cartoonishly awful this blueprint for a theoretical Trump second term actually is. While the main goal may be to … Read more