Stories by Geoff Brumfiel
Geoff Brumfiel
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By Geoff Brumfiel
Report: Russia's nuclear-powered 'Skyfall' missile is dirty and dangerous
Geoff Brumfiel, Connie Hanzhang Jin | Jun 18, 2026, 1:00 PM UTC
MIT researchers think they've worked out exactly how Russia's Burevestnik nuclear-powered missile flies. "It's almost certainly a terrible idea," one analyst said. "But it's not an impossible idea."
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SpaceX IPO makes history as largest ever. Stock gains 19% on first dayJohn Ruwitch, Geoff Brumfiel | Jun 12, 2026, 2:01 PM UTC
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The theory taking the rich by storm: China funds data center hatersGeoff Brumfiel | Jun 10, 2026, 8:01 PM UTC
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California chemical tank has cracked, causing state of emergency, thousands to evacuateGeoff Brumfiel | May 24, 2026, 10:14 PM UTC
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A trillion dollar question: Will SpaceX's Starship launch go well?Geoff Brumfiel, Maria Aspan | May 21, 2026, 3:26 PM UTC
Elon Musk's SpaceX IPO plans reveal blockbuster spending on rockets and AI
The company is on track to pull off the largest IPO in history — making CEO Elon Musk even wealthier.
Maria Aspan, Geoff Brumfiel | May 20, 2026, 9:27 PM UTC
Did FBI Director Kash Patel use AI to rip off the Beastie Boys?
An analysis by NPR suggests that frames from an iconic music video were used to generate content for a tweet by the FBI director.
Geoff Brumfiel | May 5, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC
Families sue OpenAI over Canadian mass shooter's use of ChatGPT
The lawsuits claim OpenAI was negligent for failing to report the shooter to authorities after her account was flagged for "gun violence activity and planning."
Geoff Brumfiel | Apr 29, 2026, 1:09 PM UTC
How governments have tried to hide information about the Iran war online
Governments are blocking the internet, banning social media posts and cutting access to commercial satellite images. But experts say that efforts to censor information have had mixed results.
Geoff Brumfiel | Apr 10, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
