Scientists Have an Extremely Grim Theory About Stranded Dolphins

Image by Joel Sharpe via Getty / Futurism Dolphins are known for being especially intelligent animals, so why so many of them — even entire groups — end up helplessly stranded on a beach can be puzzling. But now, new research suggests a grim explanation: stranded dolphins are being led to their doom by a… Continue reading Scientists Have an Extremely Grim Theory About Stranded Dolphins

People Are Canceling Tesla Orders Because They’re So Disgusted With Elon Musk

“His personality is absolutely tanking the Tesla brand. I’m looking forward to having an Elon-free existence.” Tanking the Brand It’s not just Tesla investors who are at their wit’s end with CEO Elon Musk, who has been making a huge mess of his Twitter takeover. Even the company’s customers are becoming wary of association with… Continue reading People Are Canceling Tesla Orders Because They’re So Disgusted With Elon Musk

Sam Bankman-Fried Caught Either Sleeping or Resting His Eyes in Court

SBF had to be “awakened by a court official” during Monday’s hearing. Zzzzzzzzzzz For most, sitting in a Bahamian courtroom, during your own extradition trial, might not feel like the best time to get a lil’ shut eye. But sleep is important, and Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX currently… Continue reading Sam Bankman-Fried Caught Either Sleeping or Resting His Eyes in Court

Senator Introduces Bill That Would Effectively Make Porn Illegal

First they came for Pornhub… Porn Ban A Utah Republican is clearly having a normal one with his introduction of a new bill that would essentially ban internet porn in the United States. In a white paper explainer, the office of Sen. Mike Lee from Utah describes the Interstate Obscenity Definition Act (IODA) as a… Continue reading Senator Introduces Bill That Would Effectively Make Porn Illegal

It Turns Out Trump’s Wretched NFTs Were Plagiarized

We’re shocked! Shocking Stuff Remember last week, when former president Donald Trump unleashed upon the Earth a collection of absolutely grotesque NFT “trading cards?” Well, turns out that much of the art on the 45,000 digital cards, which sold for $99 a piece, were likely plagiarized. Cheers. It’s not exactly surprising news, but cursed information… Continue reading It Turns Out Trump’s Wretched NFTs Were Plagiarized

Intimate Photos by Roomba Vacuums Leaked Online

This is beyond the pale. RoombaLeaks Your robot vacuums are watching you — and the resulting imagery of your most private moments can, horrifically, get leaked online. As the MIT Technology Review reports, the aptly-named company iRobot, behind the uber-popular Roomba vacuums, confirmed that gig workers outside of the US broke a non-disclosure agreement when sharing… Continue reading Intimate Photos by Roomba Vacuums Leaked Online

Elon Musk Seems to Be Trying to Weasel Out of Vote to Resign

Twitter CEO Elon Musk has a long track record of failing to keep his promises — and his latest poll, saying he’d step down as CEO of the spiraling social media company if his followers asked him to, may be no exception. His poll comes after many weeks of mayhem, knee-jerk decision making, and baffling policy… Continue reading Elon Musk Seems to Be Trying to Weasel Out of Vote to Resign

Orbiter Discovers “Mysterious Shapes” Inside Mars Craters

We can only guess as to why these features were formed. Mysterious Planet NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter has captured images of “mysterious shapes” inside massive craters, as MRO team member Paul Geissler wrote in a blog post last week. The discovery, as evidenced in stunning images captured by MRO’s HiRise camera, has scientists intrigued. The dazzling… Continue reading Orbiter Discovers “Mysterious Shapes” Inside Mars Craters

It Turns Out Elon Musk’s Stalking Incident Had Nothing to Do With ElonJet

Late last week, maybe-still-Twitter-CEO Elon Musk banned the Twitter account @ElonJet, which as its name suggests, was dedicated to tracking the comings and goings of Musk’s private jet. Musk’s rationale for the ban was that the account had led to a dangerous stalking incident involving Musk’s young son with Claire “Grimes” Boucher. “Last night, car carrying… Continue reading It Turns Out Elon Musk’s Stalking Incident Had Nothing to Do With ElonJet

Popular Dark Chocolate Brands Contain Dangerous Heavy Metals, Report Finds

Image by Getty / Futurism You may want to hold off on binge eating all the dark chocolates you’re gifted this holiday season, because a new report by Consumer Reports found that many prominent brands contain worryingly high levels of dangerous heavy metals. The independent nonprofit conducted tests on 28 dark chocolate bars, including popular… Continue reading Popular Dark Chocolate Brands Contain Dangerous Heavy Metals, Report Finds