Science

Smashing nuclei together to generate energy has proved a lot more difficult than splitting the atom. The first pure-play publicly traded company in pursuit of that goal, General Fusion, debuted…

The math world just got a new genius—a prodigy who announced himself by affixing his name to his signature feat of numerical prowess. But he won’t be winning any awards—he…

A new USC led study of more than 214,000 older adults from 14 countries and regions suggests that preventing dementia may require different strategies in different parts of the world….

Scientists have proposed a new way to describe black holes that could overcome a major limitation in one of Stephen Hawking’s most influential ideas. The research introduces an updated approach…

Horror movies often hinge entirely on the strength of their villain. From Ghostface to Jason Voorhees, a great baddie with a look that will sell Halloween costumes is a great…

Temperatures across the western and central U.S. are smashing records: On Sunday Billings, Mont., set a new all-time high of 111 degrees Fahrenheit (nearly 44 degrees Celsius), Salt Lake City…

General Fusion Group Ltd. had a strong opening day on Nasdaq after completing its merger with Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. III, becoming the first publicly traded company focused exclusively on…

Scientists at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign have uncovered evidence that could reshape how researchers think about both the brain and artificial intelligence. Their findings suggest that decision making…

Mike Flanagan, the horror mogul who made several hit series for Netflix, and Stephen King, the prolific writer of countless novels, have formed one of the most trusting relationships in…

Scientists have spotted something sweet at the heart of the Milky Way. Erythrulose, a sugar found in raspberries, kiwis and many red fruits, also apparently exists in a giant molecular…

WASHINGTON — Reditus Space, a startup developing recoverable and reusable spacecraft, has completed its first vehicle for launch later this year. The company announced July 13 that it had finished…

Proxima Fusion – prototype Proxima Fusion is developing a stellarator that aims to produce more energy than it consumes. The device would use a twisting, complex arrangement of external magnetic…

HELSINKI — China confirmed a methalox Long March 10C as its commercial workhorse following its first successful booster recovery, while injecting fresh capital into commercial rocket ventures. The China Academy…

In the space of just 48 hours this past January, four people were bitten by sharks along Australia’s east coast, with a 12-year-old boy dying from his injuries. Just one…