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Jun 12 2026FINANCE

Musk’s SpaceX IPO Turns Him Into a Trillion‑Dollar Billionaire

SpaceX’s public debut on Thursday raised $75 billion, putting the company’s valuation at about $1. 5 trillion. That jump pushes Elon Musk past a trillion dollars in net worth, making him the first person ever to reach that figure. The record‑breaking offering shows how eager investors are to back Mu

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Jun 10 2026FINANCE

SpaceX’s IPO: A Billion-Dollar Gamble or a Smart Bet?

SpaceX is about to make history by launching what could be the biggest initial public offering of the year, with a price tag of $1. 77 trillion—putting it in the same league as Apple and Microsoft. The hype around Elon Musk’s name alone has investors buzzing, but behind the numbers, there’s real ske

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Jun 08 2026ENTERTAINMENT

TV shows that shaped science fiction forever

Science fiction on TV started as fun space adventures for kids but grew into deep stories for grown-ups. Shows like Captain Video in 1949 showed robots and rockets long before real space travel. Others like Flash Gordon and Superman made science fiction feel exciting yet familiar. These early shows

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Jun 04 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Sci-fi writers who shaped our view of the future

Science fiction isn't just about spaceships and lasers. It's a way to explore what it means to be human when technology changes everything. The best sci-fi writers don't just predict the future—they ask tough questions about who we are now and who we might become. They take big ideas like artificial

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Jun 01 2026ENTERTAINMENT

When Comics Tackle Science on Its Own Weird Terms

Science and humor don’t usually mix, but Gary Larson’s The Far Side proved they could collide in hilarious ways. Some of the comic’s wildest takes weren’t just jokes—they actually flipped scientific concepts upside down or ended up influencing real research. Take the rocket strip where a trio of clu

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May 30 2026SCIENCE

Why race still messes with health research

Science claims to be all about facts. But when it comes to race and health, some old ideas keep sneaking back in. Many studies still group people by race like it’s a biological fact—not a social label. That causes real problems. For example, medicine treats Black patients differently just because of

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May 30 2026CRYPTO

Trading bets on SpaceX before its big market entry

SpaceX’s upcoming stock launch has sparked a small but active betting game in crypto circles. Instead of waiting for the official public offering, some traders are using special crypto contracts to guess the company’s future stock price. These contracts, called perpetual futures, don’t have an end d

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May 28 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Video games in space: When flashy visuals can’t hide weak gameplay

Space horror has always depended on one key idea: making players feel completely out of control. Yet in one recent title, the thrill fades fast because the danger feels scripted rather than surprising. The story begins with a spaceship overrun by a creature that shifts appearance without warning. Th

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May 28 2026TECHNOLOGY

A New Way to Keep Clothes Clean in Space

Space travel has many challenges, and laundry is one of the oddest. Astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) can’t wash clothes the way we do on Earth. Water behaves differently in microgravity, and loose droplets could damage equipment. Instead, they bring limited clothes, sometimes wear

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May 28 2026OPINION

How science lost its way and found a better path

Science used to pride itself on clean, clear answers built from careful comparisons and strict controls. But one study on memory complaints across different groups shows how messy reality can be when we strip away too much context. Researchers matched participants on nearly every possible variable—a

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