A 'polar vortex collapse' could plunge parts of the US into bitter cold as forecasts point to a potentially record-breaking disruption above the Arctic within days.

Millions are being donated by Americans all over the US with just days until the midterms are decided. However, an expert warns almost all of that money will never make it to your favorite candidate.

Scientists using a Chile-based telescope have identified an icy object orbiting beyond Pluto ‌that may join our solar system's small roster of dwarf planets.

A new study of cougar deaths in west-central Alberta found mortality risk was higher near residential areas and secondary roads and among cougars that frequently crossed human-made clearings. Of the 37 documented cougar deaths, 29 were caused by people.

The Russian President praised Musk and said they are in "close" contact.

The Russian President praised Musk and said they are in "close" contact.

A.I. has uncovered a horde of software flaws, which engineers are racing to fix before they can be exploited and abused by hackers.

Steve Jobs and Tim Cook both dismissed the idea, but Apple’s new chief executive is reimagining some of the company’s most important products.

A top-secret US laboratory that helps safeguard America's nuclear arsenal has been cited for the highest-level security failure.

Scientists may have found a new dwarf planet beyond PlutoIn a groundbreaking discovery, scientists using a Chile-based telescope have identified an icy object orbiting beyond Pluto that may join our solar system’s compact roster of dwarf planets.The candidate, dubbed 2026 ED138 has a diameter...

A hug from your partner might feel warm and reassuring - but for some people, it could be stirring up very different emotions.

A discovery deep beneath a mysterious formation in Turkey's mountains has raised hopes that the final resting place of Noah's Ark may have been found.

The move will block shipments from BGI, a major Chinese firm that U.S. officials allege is associated with forced labor and the abuse of minority groups.

Earth's oceans are unique in the solar system and essential for life, but experts say that our planet wasn't always so blue.

In a unilateral declaration by the health secretary, several injections promoted by online influencers will become widely available. The F.D.A. had advised against the move.

These days, crisps aren't limited to one vegetable; they're made from lentils, chickpeas, corn - and are baked, rather than fried.

Using statistical techniques, a new study has arrived at a harrowing estimate: Three of four retired pro football players most likely had C.T.E. at death.

Experts have revealed why the ACOTAR series has become a publishing phenomenon, with over 13 million copies already sold.

The Echo bots feature ultra-realistic silicone skin and 39 degrees of freedom, meaning they can move around just like real people.

The US military has launched nuclear drills across the nation, sending bombers and 'doomsday planes' into the air to keep America's nuclear forces ready.

With Halloween just around the corner, digital parenting coach Dr Elizabeth Milovidov gives us some expert tips on managing your child's digital safety while still letting them have fun during the spooky October holiday.

A piping hot cup of tea might be a comforting start to the day, but scientists have issued a 'critical warning' that your brew could be bursting with plastics.

Researchers are exploring novel ways to treat, even prevent, the brain disease C.T.E. One of the most surprising: near-infrared light.

Researchers are exploring novel ways to treat, even prevent, the brain disease C.T.E. One of the most surprising: near-infrared light.

Puma has unveiled a new 'super-shoe' that could break the marathon world record...but there's a catch. The £300 trainer is not race-legal, meaning any records broken in it would be unofficial.

Leading Chinese robotics company Unitree Robotics on Wednesday reported a 69.93 per cent year-on-year increase in quarterly revenue to 665 million yuan (US$99.7 million), though net profits excluding non-recurring items fell 17.42 per cent to 105 million yuan, as the company released its first earnings since going public. The results for the three months ending September 30 showed a continued surge in research and development spending by the Hangzhou-based company, which jumped 249.58 per cent...

Health officials will now allow some levels of a powerful substance to remain in products marketed as natural. The change could help a G.O.P. donor facing wrongful death lawsuits.

As investor anxiety over an artificial intelligence bubble mounts, SpaceX’s Elon Musk and Nvidia chief Jensen Huang have offered starkly divergent outlooks on whether the specialist cloud providers powering the boom can survive their mounting debts. While Musk has warned of impending collapses and consolidation among the more than 200 dedicated graphics processing unit (GPU) rental ventures known as “neoclouds”, Huang remains bullish, insisting that robust market demand will unlock the capital...

Microsoft has updated Visual Studio with improved Git tools, including commit comparisons and bulk merge-conflict resolution. The release also adds a new GitHub Copilot Chat experience, Hot Exit for restoring unsaved work, and other new features.

Threat actors are beginning to probe for a newly patched critical vulnerability in Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS), according to threat intelligence firm Defused Cyber. The vulnerability in question is CVE-2026-101767 (CVSS score: 9.8) in the Oracle Application Object Library of Oracle E-Business Suite. It was patched by Oracle last week as part of its Critical Patch Update. Security researchers