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SpaceX, the world leader in rocket launches, is increasingly coming under scrutiny for its workplace practices. A recent safety review performed by Reuters highlights an upsetting trend at the aerospace company. For the second year in a row, injury rates at SpaceX far exceed the industry average. A Falcon 9 booster stage following its landing atop the SpaceX droneship Of Course I Still Love You.Photo: NASA Discouragingly, the injury rate worsened at SpaceX compared to the previous year....

Thats because its possible for geological featuresproduced by non-biological processes to resemble fossils. These are referred as pseudofossils. Thats why Perseverance isnt just looking for fossils on site: its collecting samples. Perseverance’s view of ‘unsen Peak.Image: NASA/JPL This rock unit may have formed alongthe shoreline of the ancient lake. But whats so special about carbonates? One ingredient in habitability is the availability of water. Carbonate and silica minerals can both form by direct precipitation from liquid water....

Apples Neuromancer adaptation finds itself a new hacker. Al Pacino and Dan Stevens are teaming up for a new exorcist horror. Her case remains the most thoroughly documented exorcism in American history. Image: DC Comics The reality is that people have flaws. We all have quirks. We all have vulnerabilities. Photo: Paramount+ Hes got this one thing. Everybodys got something, and I love to lean into those faults and flaws....

Previousresearchsuggested that Kamooalewa may have originated from the Moon, as its made up of similar rocky material. The new study, however, took it a step further. It was considered an ideal candidate for studying the origins of the quasi-moon. A view of the interior of Giordano Bruno crater by the Lunar Reconnoissance Orbiter.Image: NASA/GSFC/Arizona State University News from the future, delivered to your present.

The recipient is a 54-year-old woman named Lisa Pisano who was diagnosed with terminal kidney disease and heart failure. Over the past few years, various research teamsincluding scientists at NYU Langonehave been successfully experimenting with these pigs. Like other recipients of these modified organs, Lisa Pisano had few other options available to her. The gene-edited pig kidney with thymus is removed from its transport container to be prepared for transplantationPhoto: Joe Carrotta/NYU Langone Health...

But Tools for Humanity, the startup behind Worldcoin, seems to think thats a good sign. In fact, theyre getting swamped with so many people the orbs cant be produced fast enough. Despite having some very high-profile investors, that part isnt clear, at least officially. A man has his iris scanned with an orb, a biometric data scanning device, in exchange for the Worldcoin cryptocurrency in Buenos Aires on March 22, 2024....

This change covers titles that are in pre-purchase and offer Advanced Access. Playtime acquired during the Advanced Access period will now count towards the Steam refund period. you could find our more information regardingSteam Refunds here. Image: T. Schneider (Shutterstock) The loophole was that the refund clock would only start after the game was officially released. Now this change doesnt affectEarly Access games. Most titles in Early Access can stay in this stage for years before they officially release....

Getting to see this moment first glimpsed 12 years ago with modern visuals and style is great! Tales of the Empire begins streaming on Disney+ May 4. Want more io9 news? Gif: Lucasfilm News from the future, delivered to your present.

EditKermit the Frogsinging Rainbow Connection over almost anything and people are going to get emotional. Its called Jim Henson Idea Man and itll bereleased on Disney+ May 31. Check out the first trailer, but grab a tissue or two beforehand. Jim Henson Idea Man comes to Disney+ on May 31.Image: Disney+ The trailer certainly looks like all that and more. We cant wait to check it out. Want more io9 news?...

The U.S. Senate passed theTikTok billon Tuesday evening in a vote of79-18. A court case of this kind is unprecedented and could go up to the Supreme Court. TikTok did not immediately respond to Gizmodos request for comment. TikTok CEO Shou ChewPhoto: Celal Gunes/Anadolu (Getty Images) TikTok has long denied that it shares any data with the Chinese government. One concern tech lawyers have raised about the TikTok bill is that itcould ban apps other than TikTok....

We assess there are strong indications of unlawful manipulation of DJT stock, Nunes wrote to the congressional leaders. Nunespenned a similar letterto Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman last week. This article originally appeared onQuartz. Photo: Pool (Getty Images) News from the future, delivered to your present.

Have you seen that photo of a dog attempting to make sweet and passionate love to a robot dog? Its gone viral on sites likeReddit,Instagram, andX. Hopelessly, tragically fake. Image: Reddit The robot was being used that day during apartial building collapseof a parking garage in Lower Manhattan. But that may simply be explained by the fact that these four-legged robots arent very common yet. Oh, the perils of living in the future....

Many of uswatch The Officemore often than we care to admit. Itsa family movie abouta child who can see the imaginary friends adults have long left behind. Thankfully, it was filmed. John Krasinski and Steve Carell on The Office.Image: NBC This is just the best. Reunited and it feeeeels so gooooood! Its so damned great. Want more io9 news? News from the future, delivered to your present.