More than than 3,300 scientists also put their names to a letter, written by Prof Stephen Curry, emeritus professor of structural biology at Imperial College London, who is not a fellow, that expressed "deep concern" about the billionaire's fellowship and the society's "continued silence and apparent inaction" with regard to the controversy.

DOGE’s wild rampage is the major sticking point in talks over a deal and he could blow up any such agreement by riling up a troll army.

South Africa-born Elon Musk's SpaceX called off the latest test flight of its Starship rocket just before its scheduled launch.

SpaceX is slated to launch its Starship for the eighth time from Boca Chica, Texas, Friday, though plans could be thwarted if the FAA fails to give the green light.

The protest was dubbed “Destruction of Our Government by Elon” – a play on words of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency

The demonstrations are part of a growing backlash in North America and Europe to Musk's disruptive role in Washington.

Nine people were arrested during a raucous demonstration outside a New York City Tesla (TSLA.O), opens new tab dealership on Saturday, protesting owner Elon Musk's role in sweeping cuts to the federal workforce at the behest of President Donald Trump.