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The United States wants a reactor on the moon by 2030. A Russian-Chinese alliance is working on one for 2036. Some leading scientists say the danger is great.The United States wants a reactor on the moon by 2030. A Russian-Chinese alliance is working on one for 2036. Some leading scientists say the danger is great. Read […]

A treaty from the 1960s declared that nobody can own outer space. Half a century later, billionaires and superpowers see fortunes to be made nonetheless.A treaty from the 1960s declared that nobody can own outer space. Half a century later, billionaires and superpowers see fortunes to be made nonetheless. Read More

The Nobel Committee recognized them for “the discovery of non-linear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organic synthesis.”The Nobel Committee recognized them for “the discovery of non-linear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organic synthesis.” Read More

Atomic Machines is training artificial intelligence on materials and designs — and then using it to build tiny physical devices.Atomic Machines is training artificial intelligence on materials and designs — and then using it to build tiny physical devices. Read More

After a previous solution angered mathematicians, the company characterized the new release as being more responsive to concerns about A.I. disrupting research.After a previous solution angered mathematicians, the company characterized the new release as being more responsive to concerns about A.I. disrupting research. Read More

Monday’s arguments were highly technical. A decision about whether the case could move forward isn’t expected until June or July.Monday’s arguments were highly technical. A decision about whether the case could move forward isn’t expected until June or July. Read More

China’s booming artificial intelligence sector has given local researchers good reason to remain in the country, but it has yet to lure overseas scientists despite a government push.China’s booming artificial intelligence sector has given local researchers good reason to remain in the country, but it has yet to lure overseas scientists despite a government push. Read

The Nobel was awarded “for the discovery of high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin,” the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences said.The Nobel was awarded “for the discovery of high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin,” the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences said. Read More

Archaeologists are scouring mountain passes as artifacts from a bygone world all but tumble out of Switzerland’s shrinking ice.Archaeologists are scouring mountain passes as artifacts from a bygone world all but tumble out of Switzerland’s shrinking ice. Read More

Faced with a president who has called global warming a hoax, officials have filed dozens of suits against oil companies to try to cover the costs of extreme weather.Faced with a president who has called global warming a hoax, officials have filed dozens of suits against oil companies to try to cover the costs of