The Iran War Is Pushing Global Coal Use to Record Highs
Five years after virtually every world leader agreed to “phase down” the burning of coal for climate reasons, the fuel i...
Mercury is shrinking faster than we thought. What's going on inside of it?
Wrinkles on the surface of Mercury have revealed that the closest planet to the sun is shrinking faster than scientists ...
1 million people's genes reveal the heritability of the Big Five personality traits — and it's complicated
A huge analysis probes the genetics of personality, finding that the trait is much less straightforward than physical at...
The Mathematician Crushed Between OpenAI and Anthropic Over a Math Problem
Tristan Buckmaster was on the path toward an important proof when one of the A.I. giants used its staggering resources t...
Could Your Chatbot Be Stealing Ideas From You? It’s a Thorny Question.
A controversy around OpenAI’s latest math proof raises a fear that might become increasingly common: that A.I. tools cou...
Iconic Star Trek filming location spotted from space | Space photo of the day for Sept. 10, 2026
This new satellite image shows Vasquez Rocks in southern California, where Captain Kirk once faced off against the Gorn.
Mercury may have shrunk much more than we thought, new study hints
Mercury may be shrinking much faster than we thought — and that could reveal new clues about its violent origins.
August joint hottest month on record globally
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What comes after the moon? Artemis II commander and pilot shift to 'emeritus' status at NASA
Artemis II astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Jeremy Hansen are planning new journeys after their April 2026 moo...
Powerful new AI model will map the moon's surface in more detail than ever, NASA and IBM scientists say
IBM and NASA have partnered to create the Lunar Foundation Model, a new AI capable of processing decades of lunar data s...
Canon RF 20mm f/1.4L VCM review: Wide, bright and built for the dark
With a bright f/1.4 aperture and wide field of view, this L-series prime lens is aimed at photographers who regularly sh...
Drax ash mound extraction plan approved
Image source, GettyImage caption, Residents had raised concerns about the scheme including the impact of dust and noiseB...