Massachusetts legislators have introduced a bill that would require the state to source all its electricity from renewables by 2035 and eliminate fossil fuels across heating and transportation by 2050. The measure also aims to boost clean energy jobs and sends a signal to federal officials amid shifting national energy priorities.
A new U.S. intelligence report warns that China is actively developing capabilities to threaten satellites in orbit, including missiles and lasers. The assessment highlights China's broader push for space leadership, from military systems to a new space station, as the U.S. seeks to maintain its edge.
British officials are expected to urge the public to send fewer unnecessary emails to cut carbon emissions, citing a potential annual saving of 18,114 tons. However, experts note this represents just 0.0037% of the UK's total emissions, underscoring the need for larger systemic changes.
Engineers at the University of California, San Diego, have developed 3D-printed micro-robots, dubbed 'micro-fish,' that can swim through fluids and neutralize toxins or deliver medication. The technology, still in early stages, could one day enable precise treatments in hard-to-reach areas of the body.
An active-duty U.S. Army soldier was arrested for allegedly using classified information to place winning bets on Polymarket about the U.S. invasion of Venezuela, netting over $410,000. The case highlights the risks of prediction markets monetizing sensitive information.
Newly released documents reveal how Canadian military officials struggled to manage an influx of Pokémon Go players trespassing on bases in 2016. Emails show confusion about the game, from misidentifying PokeStops to humorous attempts to adapt. The documents highlight the unexpected challenges of a viral mobile game.
The Environmental Protection Agency has dropped the statistical value of a human life to zero in its cost-benefit analyses for industrial pollution limits. The move, which departs from decades of practice, is expected to weaken future air quality standards for ozone and fine particulate matter. Economists warn it could undo public health gains achieved since the Clean Air Act of 1970.
A humanoid robot designed for military use made its public debut as a DJ at a San Francisco club event. The Phantom robot, built by Foundation Robotics Lab, played music at the GigaParty, highlighting the company's focus on defense applications.
A new animation by a JAXA planetary scientist illustrates the surprising slowness of light on cosmic scales, from its rapid trip past Earth to a three-minute delay reaching Mars. The video builds on earlier NASA work by the same researcher, offering a fresh perspective on the universe's speed limit.
Blockchain's secure, transparent ledger system is being explored for environmental governance, from tracking supply chains to ensuring conservation payments reach their intended recipients. Proponents argue it could reduce corruption and empower individuals, with pilot projects already underway in several countries.
A small fire at the Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System in California's Mojave Desert shut down one of its three towers. The incident, likely caused by misaligned mirrors, adds to operational challenges as the plant faces a July deadline to meet its power purchase agreement.
This article examines the enduring threat of nuclear weapons, from the 1945 Hiroshima bombing to current U.S. disarmament efforts. It highlights the catastrophic human cost and the ongoing international debate over reducing nuclear stockpiles.
Federal data shows the contiguous U.S. averaged 76.89°F in July, surpassing the 1936 Dust Bowl peak. Scientists link the heat to El Niño and human-caused warming, while drought and wildfires strain the nation. Policy choices on fossil fuels and AI data centers add to the challenge.
HP introduces two industrial 3D printers, the Jet Fusion 3200 and 4200, claiming faster production and lower costs than existing systems. The machines use a voxel-level process that could eventually embed electronics directly into printed parts, targeting manufacturers rather than consumers.
Researchers at the Florida Aquarium are adopting a UK-developed technique to induce more frequent coral spawning, aiming to boost genetic diversity and accelerate restoration. Current methods relying on cloning produce genetically uniform populations, leaving reefs vulnerable to bleaching and disease. The new approach could produce millions of larvae within two years.
New research from Harvard University reveals that melting polar ice is not only raising sea levels but also physically deforming Earth's crust, with effects that persist for millennia. The study, published in Geophysical Research Letters, shows that the crust rebounds and warps in ways that can influence ecosystems and geological processes for thousands of years.
Scientists at Kyushu University's OPERA center have developed an organic glow-in-the-dark film that emits light for over an hour, using inexpensive carbon-based materials instead of rare metals. The breakthrough, published in Nature, could lower costs for safety signage, bio-imaging, and even glowing fabrics.