A new law strengthening requirements for the processing and storage of personal data has officially taken effect today. Companies are now required to update their privacy policies and implement robust…
A team of materials scientists has created fully functional electronic circuits from biodegradable seaweed-based polymers. The components dissolve harmlessly in soil within 90 days after disposal. Thi…
China has unveiled the worlds largest floating photovoltaic installation, covering a massive reservoir in the eastern province. The solar farm generates enough electricity to power 200,000 homes and s…
A new wristband health monitor can detect the biochemical precursors of a heart attack up to 30 minutes before it occurs, giving patients and emergency services critical time to respond. Clinical tria…
Proposed regulations for deep-sea mining have ignited fierce debate among nations, environmental groups, and mining corporations. Proponents argue that seabed minerals are essential for battery produc…
A fleet of autonomous trucks has begun making regular deliveries along interstate highways, marking the first large-scale commercial deployment of self-driving heavy vehicles. The trucks operate with …
In a landmark achievement for energy science, researchers at a national laboratory have sustained a net-positive fusion reaction for over five minutes. The experiment produced nearly twice the energy …
The first entirely 3D-printed residential neighborhood has been completed in a suburb of Austin, Texas. The development includes 50 single-family homes, each printed in under 48 hours at roughly half …
New satellite data reveals that Arctic ice sheets are melting at a rate 25 percent faster than the worst-case scenarios predicted by climate models just five years ago. Scientists warn that this accel…
Scientists have successfully used an advanced CRISPR gene-editing technique to repair a genetic defect in human embryos that causes a fatal heart condition. The procedure corrected the mutation in 85 …
At an emergency climate summit, the global shipping industry announced a binding commitment to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. The plan includes transitioning to hydrogen and ammonia fuels,…
A team of materials scientists has created fully functional electronic circuits from biodegradable seaweed-based polymers. The components dissolve harmlessly in soil within 90 days after disposal. Thi…