The first ticking ‘nuclear clocks’ are here
These radical new devices keep time using fluctuations in the energy states of an atom’s nucleus, rather than those of its electrons, which atomic clocks currently use to define the length of a second
Silicon Valley's longevity biohackers are engaged in a dangerous experiment
Influencers and ultra-rich people looking to extend their lifespan are trading tips and tricks on how to eke out extra years
The World Cup is battling extreme heat. Which cooling methods really work?
From booed hydration breaks to cooling-gel vests, teams are trying everything to keep their players from overheating. Physiologists—and one World Cup team doctor—say feeling cooler is different than cooling the body
Scientists pop the cork on the hidden chemistry inside wine bottles
A new study captures how cork, wine and air interact over time
1 in 3 psychologists say their patients use AI as a second therapist. Here’s what they want you to know
People are increasingly turning to AI for mental health support—but its design is “antithetical” to mental health care, experts say
The surprising science history behind New York City’s ticker-tape parades
On Thursday Knicks fans are flocking to Manhattan for a ticker-tape parade. But where did ticker tape even come from?
Ozempic maker Novo Nordisk breach exposed patients’ clinical trial data
Novo Nordisk said this security incident affected patient data, including health information and birth year
The U.S. restricted Anthropic’s powerful Fable model. Cybersecurity experts say that could backfire
Fable 5 was built to help with advanced cybersecurity work. Its sudden shutdown highlights a dilemma at the heart of AI security: the same tools can aid both defenders and attackers
Trump’s Genesis Mission puts AI to work on nuclear weapons
The Department of Energy bills Genesis as an AI push for scientific discovery. Its first public challenges tell a different story
Timnit Gebru
On safeguarding independent research in the age of big tech
Jieneng Chen
Creating artificial-intelligence tools for cancer detection
The lab never sleeps. Can the science keep up?
Robots and AI are running experiments around the clock, from battery chemistry to cancer therapies. But can they be trusted to get it right?