SpaceX CEO Elon Musk announced a shift in his company's focus from colonizing Mars to building a self-growing city on the Moon, a project he believes could be completed in under a decade, according to Time. Musk stated that the Moon offered a faster path to securing the future of civilization due to more frequent launch opportunities.
Musk explained that trips to Mars are only possible when the planets align every 26 months, with a six-month travel time, while launches to the Moon can occur every 10 days, with a two-day travel time, as reported by Time. This allows for faster iteration and completion of a lunar city compared to a Martian one. The mission of SpaceX, however, remains the same: "extend consciousness and life as we know it to the stars," he said, according to Time.
In other news, Discord is implementing global age verification measures, requiring users to submit a face scan or ID to access adult content, starting in early March, according to BBC Technology. This initiative aims to create a safer environment, particularly for teens, by placing users in a teen-appropriate experience by default. However, some experts suggest the implementation could face challenges, BBC Technology reported.
Meanwhile, the demand for resources continues to grow. The increasing global demand for battery components has led to intensified mining efforts in resource-rich nations like Indonesia, as reported by Nature News. Electronic devices have turned the metals used in batteries into strategic resources, and green technologies such as electric vehicles have accelerated the scramble for them, according to Nature News.
In other developments, a blind scientist, Josh Miele, a 2021 MacArthur Foundation genius fellow, is working on adaptive technology. In the 1990s, before GPS, Miele would navigate unfamiliar areas by feeling embossed letters on street signs, according to Nature News.
Additionally, a grassroots movement is utilizing 3D-printed whistles for ICE raid alerts, according to Fortune. Research also highlights growing concerns about AI-driven fraud in online surveys, Fortune reported. Furthermore, Mikaela Shiffrin is preparing for the 2026 Olympics after a period of recovery, and a self-made billionaire credits poker for accelerating her business acumen by honing decision-making skills, according to Fortune.
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