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The idea of a perpetual motion machine captivates many scientists, envisioning a device that functions indefinitely without an external energy source. This concept evokes images of self-sustaining ...

NASA intern Thad Roberts concocted a plan to steal moon rocks, and he was successful. Was it a romantic gesture, or was he ...

A NASA intern decided to steal lunar rocks, which he claimed were to show his love for his girlfriend, who also worked at the space agency.