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10 US scientists missing since 2023 raise alarm, White House breaks silence
US scientists missing since raise alarm White House breaks silence
Thunderstorms to batter Saudi Arabia until Sunday, forecasters warn
Thunderstorms of varying intensity are set to affect most regions of Saudi Arabia until Sunday, with warnings of heavy rain, strong winds and flash floods, the National Centre for Meteorology (NCM) said.The NCM said the unstable weather will bring moderate to heavy rainfall across key regions, including Riyadh, Qassim, the Northern Borders and the Eastern Province, while Al Baha, Asir and Jazan are also expected to experience rainfall during the same period.Get updated faster and for FREE: Downl...
War, beyond homo sapiens: Peace eludes chimpanzees as well
Last week, researchers declared that factions of the Ngogo chimpanzee troop are engaged in a deadly civil war
Pakistan Navy conducts successful live firing of indigenous anti-ship missile
Pakistan Navy on Thursday successfully conducted a live weapon firing of an indigenously developed ship-launched anti-ship missile, accurately engaging its target at high speed and extended range in a resolute display of preparedness and precision-strike capability, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf, along with leading scientists and engineers, witnessed the missile firing, the statement added. The missile integra...
LA hotel leaders warn Mayor Bass' $30 wage mandate is killing business ahead of World Cup, Olympics
Members of the Los Angeles hotel industry are "sounding alarm bells" as they struggle over a city-mandated minimum wage hike signed into law by Democratic Mayor Karen Bass. Industry leaders warn the policy could lead to a severe shortage of room availability just as the city prepares to take the world stage."We are absolutely sounding alarm bells. If the city doesn't start working with the business community, by 2028, things will be very different in terms of room availability at hotels," Presid...
The next frontier: China maps seabed resources as Japan races to tap rare earths
China has issued its first map pinpointing seabed chemical elements in the country’s eastern waters as Japan also races to tap undersea rare earth resources and deep-sea minerals. The Chinese Ministry of Natural Resources published the results of marine geological surveys over the past two decades for the seas, state broadcaster CCTV reported on Tuesday. The result was an atlas charting the location, concentration and distribution patterns of dozens of elements in seabed sediments, including...
Artemis II reentry image raises questions online about heat shield
Now that Artemis II has gone up, around and come down again from the moon, there are questions about the heat shield that protected the crew on reentry. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Wild conspiracy theories circulate after one of Australia's last two oil refineries burst into flames as Nat Barr asks: 'Was it sabotage?'
Nat Barr questioned Energy Minister Chris Bowen about the wild claims surrounding the Geelong refinery blaze.
Move over wind farms: why some argue cutting costs is the best way to cut carbon
Move over wind farms: why some argue cutting costs is the best way to cut carbon49 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJustin RowlattClimate EditorBBC"I'm an early adopter of new technology," says Gavin Tait, a 69-year-old from Glasgow, with a hint of pride.So when he received a lump sum on retirement a decade or so ago, he invested in renewable energy: solar panels on the roof, a home battery and a heat pump. "It seemed like a no-brainer," he recalls. "I...
China doubles ‘AI for science’ computing scale in 2 months using no US chips
China’s largest artificial intelligence computing cluster for scientific research entered operation on Tuesday, doubling its number of domestically made AI accelerator chips in just two months, according to state broadcaster CCTV. The AI acceleration cards were produced by Chinese supercomputer developer Sugon, which is affiliated with the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and are running in the core node of the national supercomputing network in Zhengzhou, Henan province. The number of chips in the....
First-ever bat conservation assessment flags threat to species, data dark spots
Pieced together by a team of 36 bat experts from 27 institutions over two years, and based on review of existing scientific literature, the report has painted a sobering status of the flying mammals, calling for urgent research on their habitats, hotspots, ecology, diet, and the disease risk they pose.
"God of chaos" asteroid will pass close to Earth in 3 years, NASA says
Space "God of chaos" asteroid will pass close to Earth in 3 years, NASA says By Emily Mae Czachor Emily Mae Czachor News Editor Emily Mae Czachor is a reporter and news editor at CBSNews.com. She typically covers breaking news, extreme weather and issues involving social justice. Emily Mae previously wrote for outlets like the Los Angeles Times, BuzzFeed and Newsweek. Read Full Bio Emily Mae Czachor April 15, 2026 / 3:43 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google An asteroid the size of three foot...
Quantum Battery Breakthrough Points to a New Era of Energy Storage
Fez– A team of Australian scientists has developed a small-scale quantum battery capable of charging, storing, and releasing energy without relying on traditional chemical reactions. The prototype, led by Australia’s national science agency in collaboration with researchers from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology and the University of Melbourne, introduces a fundamentally different approach to energy storage. Instead of chemistry, the device operates using principles of quantum physic...
How the US could clear mines from the Strait of Hormuz
InternationalHow the US could clear mines from the Strait of HormuzBy Reuters -Apr 16, 2026As the United States embarks on clearing mines from the Strait of Hormuz, it could draw on an arsenal of drones, explosive‑laden robots and helicopters to reduce risks, though de‑mining crews could still be vulnerable to Iranian attacks. The U.S. is trying to secure the strait from mines as part of efforts to end Iran’s disruption of shipping, which has severely curbed global energy supplies since the U.S...
Scots scientists help create largest 3D map of universe ever made
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Odd things we've sent to space as worms blasted up to the space station
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Biologics: The science behind modern medicine
Biologics now encompass a wide range of therapeutic solutions from IVF to vaccines. What makes such technologies possible in the first place? How do biologics, ranging from fertility treatment to vaccines and RNA platforms, differ from conventional drugs?
Scientists say turtle shells could hold clues to secret side of Neanderthal behavior
Cavemen hunted turtles — but not for food, new research suggests.Scientists say that shells of reptiles caught by children may have been used as ladles or digging devices by early humans over 100,000 years ago. Careful cleaning of fragments found at the Neumark-Nord archaeological site in Germany indicates that pond turtle shells were used as small containers or scoop-like implements, news agency SWNS reported.SCIENTISTS SHATTER TIMELINE OF HUMAN FIRE-MAKING WITH 400,000-YEAR-OLD DISCOVERY IN EN...
Chinese researcher on US visa pleads guilty to smuggling E. coli into the country
A Chinese researcher was sentenced to more than four months in prison after pleading guilty to smuggling Escherichia coli (E. coli) into the United States, federal prosecutors announced Tuesday.Youhuang Xiang, 32, a former Indiana University postdoctoral researcher and Chinese national, admitted to concealing E. coli DNA in a shipment from China that was falsely labeled as women’s underwear, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Indiana.Prosecutors said the FBI als...
Artemis astronauts mastered space photography in 20 hours. See pics
Artemis astronauts mastered space photography in hours See pics