Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

Fusion energy may be one of the most promising clean power sources of the future—but only if scientists can precisely measure the extreme, fast-moving plasmas that make it possible. A new U.S.

U.S. policy is often reported through announcements, personalities and regulatory skirmishes. Far less attention is paid to the economic mechanisms that actually move structures and determine outcomes ...

Jon covers artificial intelligence. He previously led CNET's home energy and utilities category, with a focus on energy-saving advice, thermostats, and heating and cooling. Jon has more than a decade ...

Michael Kratsios, director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, testifies during a House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Research and Technology hearing in the ...

An exclusive conversation with Kevin Weil, head of OpenAI for Science, a new in-house team that wants to make scientists more productive. In the three years since ChatGPT’s explosive debut, OpenAI’s ...

Jan. 31, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend. When you purchase through links on our site, we may ...

SOCORRO, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico Tech is embracing artificial intelligence, launching a new initiative called the Institute for AI. “I think we’re setting ourselves apart from other schools,” New ...

On March 10 (local time), the Oceanology International 2026 (Oi2026), the world's premier ocean technology exhibition, officially opened in London, UK. Sanya Yazhou Bay Science and Technology City ...