‘I Feel Like I’ve Been Lied To’: When a Measles Outbreak Hits Home

China has pulled off something pretty remarkable—it’s turned electric vehicles (EVs) from a niche product into a mainstream choice, not just at home but globally. The country is now the top producer and consumer of EVs, showing how policy, manufacturing muscle, and consumer adoption can reshape an entire industry.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just about cars—it’s a sign of how quickly China has become a leader in clean tech. Their success with EVs could influence global markets, push other countries to speed up their own transitions, and even shift the balance of power in auto manufacturing. For consumers, it means more options, better tech, and potentially cheaper prices as competition heats up.

Get ready for a cosmic sneak peek—the Vera C. Rubin Observatory is dropping its first-ever images on June 23, and you can catch the big reveal live. Think of it like a grand opening for a telescope that’s about to rewrite the rules of astronomy.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just another telescope launch. The Rubin Observatory is a game-changer, designed to scan the entire southern sky every few nights with unprecedented detail. Its first images could hint at discoveries about dark matter, asteroids, or even stuff we haven’t imagined yet. Tuning in is like getting front-row seats to the next era of space science.

Elon Musk is rolling out Tesla’s new Robotaxi, dubbed the "Cybercab," but the bigger question isn’t just about the tech—it’s about whether Americans are ready to give up the cultural mythos of the open road. Cars have long symbolized freedom and adventure in the U.S., and the idea of a self-driving taxi challenges that deep-seated romance with driving. Can a driverless future coexist with America’s love affair with the highway?

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just another Tesla product launch—it’s a cultural moment. The Robotaxi forces us to confront how much of our identity is tied to driving. If successful, it could redefine transportation, but it also has to win over a society that sees cars as more than just a way to get from A to B.

Measles outbreaks are popping up in unexpected places—from a small Texas clinic to a North Dakota school district—disrupting routines and sparking frustration. Parents and communities are grappling not just with the virus itself but with a growing distrust in public health, leaving many feeling misled or unprepared.

Ever wondered what would happen if you tried to land on Jupiter or Saturn? Spoiler: it wouldn’t end well. Unlike Earth, gas giants don’t have a solid surface—just layers of dense, swirling gases that get hotter and more pressurized the deeper you go. As one expert puts it, "There is no location where you can say, okay, this is where the planet stops." You’d basically sink until you were crushed or vaporized.