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Trump Admin Will Provide Startups With Old Plutonium For Reactor Fuel
BreakingBusinessBreaking NewsTrump Admin Will Provide Startups With Old Plutonium For Reactor FuelByZachary Folk,Forbes Staff. I cover breaking news.Follow AuthorMay 26, 2026, 02:50pm EDTToplineThe Department of Energy is in late talks about plans to provide weapons grade plutonium from dismantled Cold War-era nuclear warheads to possibly five nuclear energy startups, the department said in an announcement reported by multiple outlets.The Trump administration is reportedly in talks with five com...
Manipur scientist behind cosmic discovery laments state violence
GUWAHATI: An Indian astrophysicist from Manipur, based at the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ), has led an international team to discover a 12.6-billion-year-old primitive galaxy protocluster, described as the “seeds” of today’s massive cosmic structures.
Why temperature records are being not only broken but smashed
Why temperature records are being not only broken but smashed32 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleMark PoyntingClimate researcherReutersHundreds of temperature records have been broken in France during an unprecedented heatwaveIf you take a look across western Europe at the moment, you'll struggle to find many places escaping the heat.In the UK, temperatures passed 35C on Tuesday – more than 2C above the previous record for May.This heat would be exceptional even in the middle of sum...
Infrared camera on sailboat may hold clues in Lynette Hooker investigation
U.S. Infrared camera on sailboat may hold clues in Lynette Hooker investigation By Cristian Benavides, Cristian Benavides Correspondent, CBS Newspath Cristian Benavides is a CBS News correspondent based in Miami. Read Full Bio Cristian Benavides, Nicole Sganga Nicole Sganga Homeland Security and Justice Correspondent Nicole Sganga is CBS News' homeland security and justice correspondent. She is based in Washington, D.C., and reports for all shows and platforms. Read Full Bio Nicole Sganga May 26...
The Right Track: Personal Agents For The Future
InnovationAIThe Right Track: Personal Agents For The FutureByJohn Werner,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am an MIT Senior Fellow & Lecturer, 5x-founder & VC investing in AIFollow AuthorMay 26, 2026, 11:50am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.AI (Artificial Intelligence) concept. Deep learning. Visual contents.gettyWe’re at an interesting moment right now when...
Old Gods vs New Ones: Why Pope Leo is warning against AI
In his first encyclical, titled Magnifica Humanitas, or Magnificent Humanity, the Pope warns of the dangers of Artificial Intelligence, comparing it to the Tower of Babel and stating: “Humanity, created by God in all its grandeur, is today facing a pivotal choice: either to construct a new Tower of Babel or to build the city in which God and humanity dwell together.”
Scientists Ditched a Scary Climate Scenario. What Now?
While global warming is still a threat, the decision to back away from a worst-case outlook raises questions about whether some risks have been overstated.
Record Heat Grips The French Open. Here’s Why
InnovationScienceRecord Heat Grips The French Open. Here’s WhyByMarshall Shepherd,Senior Contributor.Follow AuthorMay 26, 2026, 10:18am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.The first week of the French Open is upon us. Several of my favorite players are playing as I write this piece. During the Naomi Osaka match, the announcer commented on how hot it was. He was not exaggerating. Temperatures are currently near...
Why does 30°C in the UK 'hit different'? Scientists blame high humidity and lack of air conditioning for the painful British heat
READ MORE: Why is it so hot? Experts blame block of high pressure over EuropeSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy SHIVALI BEST, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY EDITOR Published: 10:21, 26 May 2026 | Updated: 15:15, 26 May 2026 e-mail 28 shares
Altman-Backed Nuclear Firm Oklo Rises on US Reactor Fuel Program
Oklo Inc. shares jumped after the the Sam Altman-backed reactor technology company said it’s in talks to participate in a US Department of Energy program to supply nuclear fuel, an effort aimed at relieving potential bottlenecks that threaten to slow the deployment of fission power.
Takeaways from Pope Leo's message on artificial intelligence and its impact on humanity
CBS News contributor Arthur C. Brooks breaks down Pope Leo's warning about the dangers of artificial intelligence and what effect, if any, it could have on Silicon Valley.
Rare Blueberry Species Rediscovered In Arunachal Forest After 188 Years
Researchers have rediscovered 'Vaccinium piliferum', a rare and endangered wild relative of the blueberry, in the remote forests of Vijoynagar in Arunachal Pradesh's Changlang district, nearly 188 years after it was first recorded in 1836.
Meet The Immortal Jellyfish That Can Reverse Its Own Aging Process — A Biologist Explains
InnovationScienceMeet The Immortal Jellyfish That Can Reverse Its Own Aging Process — A Biologist ExplainsByScott Travers,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world.Follow AuthorMay 26, 2026, 08:30am EDTJellyfish have repeatedly riddled the world of marine biology with its toughest mysteries. The immortal jellyfish might be the biggest one so far.gettyAging is biology’s most reliable law....
Why Green Hydrogen Projects Struggle To Move From Promise To Reality
InnovationWhy Green Hydrogen Projects Struggle To Move From Promise To RealityByGregory Shahnovsky,Forbes Councils Member.for Forbes Technology CouncilCOUNCIL POSTExpertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. | Membership (fee-based)May 26, 2026, 08:15am EDTGregory Shahnovsky is CEO of Modcon Systems, specializing in process analytics and AI-driven optimization for complex industrial operations. gettyHydrogen, made from water that is...
More climate records under threat as spring heatwave bakes western Europe
Western Europe faced another day of record-breaking temperatures on Tuesday as a heatwave pushed the mercury well above normal levels for May. A so-called “heat dome” of warm air from northern Africa trapped under a high-pressure system over western Europe is behind the sort of heat not usually seen until high summer. “It’s a bit worrying because it’s not really normal at this time of year, but unfortunately, I think this is going to become the norm in France,” student Chloe Voisin, 22, told AFP...
Why Trump administration’s plan to attempt to destroy Pfas is ‘nonsenscial’
The EPA said it was cutting Biden-era regulations on Pfas in drinking water, but advocates say the move will harm public health and benefit industryA new Trump administration plan to ditch Pfas drinking water regulations and instead attempt to destroy “forever chemicals” on a wide scale tears a page from the fossil fuel industry’s carbon capture playbook, and will benefit the industry while harming public health.The US Environmental Protection Agency last week announced it is moving to kill stro...
AI warfare is already here
The Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons, an international forum that focuses on lethal autonomous systems, is hosted twice a year at the United Nations in Geneva. When Branka Marijan attended in November 2017, she thought the five-day sessions - which dealt largely in hypotheticals, speculating on a world where warfare was fought with killer robots - would be business as usual. After all, this was technology some thought might never be developed, and likely never deployed. That y...
Clarifying A Climate “Worst-Case” Scenario With A Simple Analogy
InnovationScienceClarifying A Climate “Worst-Case” Scenario With A Simple AnalogyByMarshall Shepherd,Senior Contributor.Follow AuthorMay 26, 2026, 07:53am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.A vehicle sits in deep water after a river overflows following record breaking rainfall.gettyThe United Kingdom and France are currently suffering through a heatwave that would be impressive for the middle of summer. It’s M...
Chemical Tank in California Cools, Eliminating Risk of Explosion
The risk of a “catastrophic” explosion at a chemical tank near Los Angeles has been averted but about 16,000 people are still under evacuation orders as some risks remain.
U.S. strikes Iran. And, immigration courts use new tactic to speed up deportations
The U.S. military has launched new attacks on Iran while talks to end the conflict are ongoing. And, the Department of Justice is using a new tactic in immigration courts to accelerate deportations.(Image credit: Michael M. Santiago)