Science

Florian Ulrich Jehn argues that leaders must prepare for global catastrophes like supervolcanoes and nuclear war, which could disrupt food systems. He calls for risk assessments, trade rules, and pilot projects.

Mathematicians prove percolation sharpness on all infinite transitive graphs, solving a decades-old puzzle.

A new AI tool spots heart disease in under two seconds, using ECGs to identify high-risk patients. It could fast-track treatment.

Nasa's Roman telescope launched from Florida, aiming to explore dark energy and find exoplanets.

NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will hunt dark matter and exoplanets, complementing Hubble and Webb with a wide field of view.

Neuroscientist Steve Ramirez discusses his book 'How to Change a Memory' and the quest to understand and manipulate memories, aiming to treat PTSD and dementia.

Hilbert space is the mathematical arena where quantum possibilities unfold. Explore its origins and implications.

Researchers demonstrate two genetic codes operating in parallel, potentially accelerating synthetic biology. The technique uses modified ribosomes and transfer RNAs, though not yet tested in cells.

Neuroscientists propose a new framework for how the brain compresses noisy sensory data into categories, emphasizing prediction and energy needs.

Despite administration efforts, US clean energy additions hit a record 45 GW this year, driven by AI demand and expiring tax credits, S&P says.

New Fat Bear Week children's book 'Big Fat Bear Battle!' turns Katmai's famous bears into wrestlers, by author Brooke Hartman.

In a new book, science writer Emily Seyl details how Manhattan Project scientists prepared dozens of experiments to measure the Trinity nuclear test's yield and effects.