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In 2025, almost 90% of global shipments of humanoid robots came from Chinese companies, led by Unitree and AgiBot, with over 5,000 units each. Visual CapitalistIn 2026, a pilot program introduced two AI-powered humanoid robots to a San Diego charter school to increase engagement and academic gains, though some criticized the $500k purchase. Voice of San DiegoDeveloped by NASA and General Motors, Robonaut 2 became the first humanoid robot in space in 2011 and supported astronauts on the International Space Station through 2018. NASAHeavy metal legends Black Sabbath touched on existentialist themesAlthough they’re primarily known for Ozzy Osbourne’s distinctive singing and Tony Iommi’s singular riffs, the metal icons Black Sabbath also have a body of work that explores existentialist questions about mankind’s purpose. Philosophy professor William Irwin unpacks the band's lyrics and applies them to some of existentialism’s major themes, drawing comparisons between the band and philosophers like Friedrich Nietzsche, Jean-Paul Sartre, and Albert Camus. And Philosophy'Through this unique means, I convey to you and all mankind, America’s wish for peace on Earth and goodwill to men everywhere.'- President Dwight Eisenhower (1890-1969) sending a message from space Avast CommunityThe reptilian conspiracy theory posits that humanoid lizards run the worldConspiracy theorists believe shape-shifting reptiles have taken human form and gained authority to manipulate human populations. From US politicians to British royalty, could lizard people be holding positions of power? Everyone RelaxThere are more than 300 different thematic ETFs Exchange-traded funds seem to offer something for everyone. As tracked by ETF.com, there are 338 thematic ETFs, offering exposure to “baskets” of stocks covering global infrastructure, genomics, cannabis, and more. ETF.comThe history of torturing robotsWhen machines fail, its easy to get mad and even give them a good kick. But as humanoid robots become more sophisticated, the degree to which people abuse them has shifted, depending on how much emotion the robot expresses. Studies revealed when robots were programmed to cry during distress, participants felt empathy. Learn more about the history of human abuse of robots here. Popular ScienceAn interactive timeline of history's famous figuresThe past few millennia of humankind have produced numerous figures who left their mark on culture and society in their respective era. This interactive timeline from data visualization expert Jan Willem pulls data from Wikipedia to illustrate history's most important people relative to their prominence in modern-day thought. TULP InteractiveThe anthropological origins of modern race scienceThe year 1961 saw the launch of The Mankind Quarterly, a new scientific journal of anthropology that hid its political propaganda behind a veneer of academia, expecting readers to assume whatever lay in its pages was scientifically proven. This in-depth article details how this journal pushed race science in the hopes of blocking racial integration in the US and preventing the immigration of those outside of Western Europe. Undark MagazineA data visualization exploring six decades of spacewalksAstronauts' initial small step for mankind may standout, but how many steps have we taken so far? Space and moonwalks further our understanding of spaceflight, celestial bodies, and space itself. Created to resemble a constellation map, this chart... BehanceWho owns outer space?More and more material ends up in Earth's orbit, posing threats to orbiting space stations and satellites. A 1960s treaty technically made space the common property of humankind, but with increasing chances of conflict in space, things can seem anarchic. This video breaks down the brewing tensions in space. Kite & Key Media
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