Science

Have politics finally come for the National Academies of Science?

A pending report on climate attribution may be setting the stage for conflict.

Watch a Rare Goblin Shark Filmed Alive in Its Natural Habitat for the First Time

An extremely rare "living fossil," the goblin shark has been recorded alive for the first time lurking 6,552 feet (1,997 meters) below sea level.

Award-Winning Researcher Trains Robots to Make Educated Guesses

Yen-Ling Kuo always wanted to understand how things worked. When she was growing up in Taiwan, reading the story of Michael Faraday in elementary school piqued her curiosity about the natural world. During that time, she was introduced to Logo , a computer program with a turtle cursor to help children learn basic coding through hands-on experimentation. It was Kuo’s introduction to programming…

Robinhood sees ‘record-breaking’ traffic after SpaceX stock debuts

The trading platform says some customers experienced intermittent disruptions, but those issues have resolved.

Scientists Finally Solved the Mystery of How Venus Flytraps Snap Shut

New research seems to bust a common hypothesis for how a Venus flytrap's trap begins to close, while supporting another.

Surface pre-treatment, barrier layer, automated machining and assembly of cryogenic CFRP hydrogen tanks

Researchers from Plasma Technology and Surfaces, Paint/Lacquer Technology, as well as Automation and Production Technology at Fraunhofer IFAM, in collaboration with HYTANK project partners, developed resource-efficient manufacturing and joining technologies for the production of large-format, double-walled hydrogen tanks made of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP)—ranging from suitable surface…

RFK Jr. melts down over NYT report, admits he blacklists reporters

NYT reported Kennedy is disengaged. Kennedy's response seems to show NYT is right.

Human understanding of AI can't keep up with its advancement, researchers say

In a recent editorial published in Science, Microsoft's chief scientific officer, Eric Horvitz, and researcher Robert West from the School of Computer and Communication Sciences at EPFL in Switzerland issue a stark warning about AI. They say the advancement of AI systems rapidly being woven into our everyday lives is beginning to outpace our understanding of them. At the same time, AI's…

The biggest race in the world? The 24 Hours of Le Mans is this weekend.

More than 350,000 spectators will watch 62 cars compete, day and night.

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How bait‑and‑switch sales tricks make us click on online 'bargains'—and what to do about it

You're browsing a major online marketplace for a warm winter jacket when a sponsored listing catches your eye: a black, fleece-lined jacket, prominently priced at A$18.99 each. It's just what you want, so you click through, ready to grab a bargain.

Engadget Podcast: Making sense of SpaceX's messy IPO (and its messier CEO)

The finance world is excited for SpaceX's IPO, but how can you square that with Elon Musk's ongoing racism?

These tiny holes could change how the world cleans water

A new nature-inspired membrane uses perfectly uniform one-nanometer pores to filter molecules with remarkable precision. The technology could transform industries such as pharmaceuticals and textiles by reducing energy consumption, improving water reuse, and delivering separation performance far beyond current filters.

Giant underground neutrino detector brings scientists closer to cracking the neutrino puzzle

Deep beneath the ground in China, the massive JUNO neutrino observatory has delivered its first major scientific breakthrough, achieving one of the most precise measurements yet of how elusive neutrinos change as they travel. Using just 59 days of data, researchers sharply improved measurements of key neutrino properties, boosting confidence that JUNO can tackle one of particle physics' biggest…

Cameras, sensors, and 3D body scans: All the tech helping eliminate blown calls

This World Cup, refs will use digital twins of each player to view plays from every angle.

Ebola cases in DRC rise to 676 as Kenya protests erupt over US plans

Outbreak responses are still playing catch-up as US works to isolate itself.

Rocket Report: Nova moving through test campaign; SpaceX IPO launches Friday

"If I needed to fly on another vehicle, what would that look like?"

Real-Life Disclosure Day Will Look Nothing Like Steven Spielberg’s New Movie

Previous landmark scientific discoveries like the Higgs boson provide a better template for what it will take to confirm whether aliens have made contact with Earth.

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You Probably Won’t Get Rich Off the SpaceX IPO

The company has set aside an unusually high number of shares for retail investors. Still, experts say, you’re just getting the crumbs.

'Battery on wheels': Sweden powers homes with EVs

When they get home, the residents of a small housing association on the outskirts of Hudiksvall, Sweden, plug in their electric vehicles to charge them or, intriguingly, power their homes.

One-way quantum synchronization could make quantum computers more reliable

Scientists at RIKEN have proposed a new way to make quantum systems synchronize in only one direction—like a one-way street for sound particles known as phonons. The breakthrough combines two quantum effects to create a form of one-way quantum synchronization that remains surprisingly stable even when exposed to manufacturing flaws and environmental noise, two major obstacles that have long…