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Elon Musk recently addressed rumors about his ketamine use, clarifying that while he's used it therapeutically in the past, he isn't taking it frequently or recreationally. The discussion comes amid growing curiosity—and controversy—about the drug's medical potential versus its risks.

Editor’s Note: Ketamine is having a moment—it's being explored as a breakthrough treatment for depression and PTSD, but its reputation as a party drug keeps the debate lively. When a high-profile figure like Musk talks about using it, it throws fuel on the conversation: Is this a legitimate therapy, or are we normalizing risky behavior? Either way, it’s putting ketamine’s dual identity in the spotlight.

Even if the federal government can't easily cut ties with Elon Musk's companies due to their critical role in national defense and space exploration, President Trump still has ways to make life harder for the tech mogul. Think tighter regulations or increased scrutiny—tools that could squeeze Musk without outright canceling contracts like those SpaceX holds with the Pentagon.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just about Musk or Trump—it’s a peek into how much power the government holds over even the biggest private players when their work overlaps with national interests. If tensions escalate, it could set a precedent for how administrations handle influential tech leaders who operate in high-stakes sectors.

The James Webb Space Telescope just dropped a cosmic bombshell—it’s pieced together the largest map of the universe ever, cramming nearly 800,000 galaxies into what looks like a speck of sky. This isn’t just a snapshot; it’s a time machine, stretching back over 13 billion years, giving us an unprecedented peek into the universe’s infancy and evolution.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just another pretty space picture. Mapping the universe on this scale helps scientists untangle mysteries like how galaxies form, dark matter’s role, and the universe’s expansion. For the rest of us? It’s a humbling reminder of how vast—and how ancient—everything really is. Webb’s latest feat pushes the boundaries of what we know, and that’s always worth celebrating.

A new podcast launching June 5 dives into the controversial world of medical care for transgender youth—how it started, why it works for some families, and how it became a political lightning rod that might ban it altogether in the U.S. Over six episodes, "The Protocol" unpacks the science, the stories, and the high-stakes battle over who gets to make these deeply personal health decisions.

A heated public feud between former President Donald Trump and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk is escalating, and experts warn it might seriously impact U.S. space initiatives—both civilian and military. Their clash isn’t just personal; it could disrupt funding, partnerships, and even the timeline for key missions like NASA’s Artemis program or Pentagon contracts.

Editor’s Note: When two of the most influential figures in U.S. space ventures are at each other’s throats, it’s not just drama—it’s a risk to progress. SpaceX is a major player in NASA and Defense Department projects, and political tensions could slow down innovation or even shift how contracts are awarded. For a country racing to stay ahead in space, infighting like this could mean losing ground.