The next generation of nuclear power plants could be tiny, and that could mean big things for carbon-free electricity. Several... more

There may come a day when everyone will be wearing hearing aids. That’s because today’s hearing aids can do much... more

What if there were a way to generate clean solar electricity from space and send it directly to Earth? It... more

Want to go electric? We might need to dig a little deeper… into the Earth’s crust. Researchers and startups are... more

Is there life on planets other than Earth? For generations, scientists have puzzled over the question, searching for planets that... more

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The great American road trip has long been powered by gasoline. Gas stations are everywhere, making it easy to fill-up... more

When you think of a robot, what comes to mind? A big metal arm in a car factory? A shiny... more

Farmers across the U.S. are facing challenges from extreme weather. From intense heat and drought roasting crops to rain-delayed harvests,... more

The risks from fungal pathogens are increasing. Severe infections used to be rare, but the Centers for Disease Control and... more