Trump's new nuclear pilot program is rewriting how reactors get approved
The Energy Department has taken control of testing advanced small reactors, bypassing traditional safety oversight
NOAA's new AI weather system promises faster forecasts with less computing power
It marks a shift from physics-based models to data-trained AI systems
Connecting the dots: Weather forecasts are about to get faster, cheaper, and more AI-powered in the US. NOAA has put a new generation of machine learning weather models into live operation, promising more accurate predictions while using a fraction of the computing power of today's systems. It's a major shift in how the country prepares for storms, heat waves, and other extreme weather.
Scientists discover an amphibian gut bacterium 100% effective in destroying cancer cells in rats
Natural cancer treatment with no ill effects on healthy tissue
What we know so far: Scientists have uncovered a naturally occurring gut bacterium from common tree frogs that can completely eradicate cancerous tumors in lab animals. The organism even outperforms some existing therapies. The discovery has the potential to revolutionize cancer treatment, but the research needs more work.
A German startup is turning cockroaches into cyborg spies
Strapping electronics to insects and calling it robotics, but will it work?
A Japanese startup built a speaker that's basically a sheet of fabric
New electrostatic design turns the entire textile surface into a sound emitter
California startup's new fire-suppression system uses sound instead of water
Infrasound technology offers a new line of defense against wildfires
Inspectors warn of critical damage to Chernobyl containment structure after alleged drone attack
The IAEA urgently recommends emergency repairs
Decade-long study suggests retrobrighting might do more harm than good
Father Time remains undefeated
Amazon data center linked to rare cancers and miscarriages in Oregon, report warns
Echoes of Flint as Oregon nitrate crisis worsens
New nanotech generator could replace batteries in tiny devices
Forward-looking: A European research team involving scientists from DESY and Hamburg University of Technology have unveiled a newly demonstrated triboelectric nanogenerator that produces electricity by pushing water in and out of nanoporous silicon. Their work marks a significant step toward battery-free power for sensors and other low-power devices.
A new study claims to have found the strongest evidence yet for dark matter annihilation
Gamma-ray emissions from annihilation might confirm WIMPs theory
What we know so far: Scientists believe that dark matter comprises most of the material in the observable universe, but the mysterious substance has not been identified or directly detected after nearly a century of investigation. But a recent study claims to provide direct evidence supporting one of the leading dark matter theories.
Campbell's denies using 3D-printed or lab-grown meat after executive's alleged comments
An exec allegedly called Campbell's food "sh*t for f**king poor people"
WTF?! Campbell's has been forced to confirm that its soups are not made with 3D-printed chicken, lab-grown chicken, or any form of artificial or bioengineered meat. The company's statement comes after an executive was allegedly caught on tape saying its meat "came from a 3D printer" and its food was "sh*t for f**king poor people."
UK's DragonFire laser proves combat readiness with high-speed drone kills
Laser weapon can hit a £1 coin from a kilometer away
Deadly lasers: Laser and power-based weapons are a staple of most science-fiction literature. According to the latest data provided by the Royal Navy, they may soon become part of the equipment that European allied forces can readily deploy in naval warfare.
The US is throwing big money at rare-earth tech, taking on China's dominance with new chemistry
The rare-earth bottleneck isn't mining, it's everything after
This microscopic chip turns one beam of light into three – and it could reshape quantum computing
Researchers achieve stable, multi-color light conversion without external tuning or control
A new capture method relies on water and pressure to efficiently trap carbon emissions
Can fizzy water help solve the CO2 emission problem for good?
Terraforming startup wants to save sinking cities with robot-powered land lifts
An injection of wood slurry could save a city from sinking into San Francisco Bay
A Neuralink patient with ALS is using his brain implant to control a camera and look around again
Engineers adapt video-conferencing camera and interface to meet patient's mobility needs
New e-ink displays could reach "retina e-paper" status with pixel densities over 25,000 PPI
Matching smartphone resolution on screens smaller than 2 mm²
Astronomers warn of "catastrophic" consequences as startup pushes plan to launch giant space mirrors
Satellites that would redirect sunlight to Earth's night side
Startup Besxar partners with SpaceX to manufacture semiconductors in orbit
Company bets on space vacuum, not microgravity, to revolutionize chip fabrication
Supersonic travel could return – without the boom – as NASA tests X-59 jet
NASA completes first test flight, aims to make quiet supersonic travel possible
Researchers test how much detail eyes can see – or why Ultra HD might be overkill
The truth about 4K, 8K, and beyond
This ultra-thin UVA detector is designed to disappear into your smartwatch or clothing
The see-through device can reliably monitor ultraviolet A, a leading cause of skin cancer
Scientists shrink light to create the tiniest pixel ever
A Full HD panel could fit into one square millimeter