Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

Fusion energy may be one of the most promising clean power sources of the future—but only if scientists can precisely measure the extreme, fast-moving plasmas that make it possible. A new U.S.

U.S. policy is often reported through announcements, personalities and regulatory skirmishes. Far less attention is paid to the economic mechanisms that actually move structures and determine outcomes ...

Jon covers artificial intelligence. He previously led CNET's home energy and utilities category, with a focus on energy-saving advice, thermostats, and heating and cooling. Jon has more than a decade ...

The observatory will combine tech from NASA's most powerful space telescopes. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Breaking space news ...

An exclusive conversation with Kevin Weil, head of OpenAI for Science, a new in-house team that wants to make scientists more productive. In the three years since ChatGPT’s explosive debut, OpenAI’s ...

On March 10 (local time), the Oceanology International 2026 (Oi2026), the world's premier ocean technology exhibition, officially opened in London, UK. Sanya Yazhou Bay Science and Technology City ...