Commonwealth Fusion makes the physics case for its 400 MW reactor

Five peer-reviewed papers update the design and model its expected output. [...]

How Are French Open Players Dealing With the Paris Heat Wave?

Meet the wet bulb globe temperature, the ominous measure that shows when it's too hot to go outside. [...]

Forecasters predict below-average hurricane season, advise against complacency

Forecasters say expected El Niño should temper hurricanes in Atlantic, urge preparedness. [...]

These Ebola Researchers Are Stuck in US Due to Trump’s Funding Cuts

The Centers for Research in Emerging Infectious Diseases were launched during the Covid-19 pandemic. The group lost its funding under Trump in part due to conspiracy theories. [...]

E-Bike Fires Are Down, but Riders Still Make One Dangerous Mistake

UL Solutions is a global science safety company that tests and certifies products ranging from electronics and batteries to appliances and electric vehicles. [...]

Anthropic's Claude Opus 4.8 is here with 3X cheaper fast mode and near-Mythos level alignment

Anthropic today released Claude Opus 4.8, an upgrade to its flagship model that ships at the same price as its predecessor, alongside a dramatically cheaper "fast mode" tier and a new featur [...]

Researchers develop a new process to get lithium out of rocks

If it scales up, it can help us diversify our sources of a key element. [...]

How pigeons exploit magnetic fields for navigation

Iron-rich immune cells in the liver may act as sensors for magnetic fields, serving as an internal compass. [...]

SpaceX's Starship V3 Can't Fly Again Until a 'Mishap' Is Addressed, Says FAA

The investigation is being led by SpaceX, but it needs approval from the FAA before the Starship can launch again. [...]