Christopher Burge had been trying to be a contestant on Jeopardy! for 15 years when he, at long last, got the call to appear on the game show’s Nov. 19 episode. The timing wasn’t ideal, however: The 34-year-old Texas high school teacher is in the middle of treatment for stage IV colorectal cancer. “I finally…
Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveiled a new electric vehicle dedicated to self-driving, a possible milestone after years of false promises and blown deadlines. The robotaxi is a purpose-built autonomous vehicle, lacking a steering wheel or pedals, meaning it will need approval from regulators before going into production. The design was futuristic, with doors that open…
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more After 12 weeks in space, Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft is finally set to return home from the International Space Station on September 6 — albeit without its two-person crew. The troubled spacecraft will undock from the…
