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Scientists at NTU Singapore, MIT and Brown University have developed new approaches that significantly improve the accuracy of an important material testing technique by harnessing the power of machine learning....

Kids who are driven everywhere have a 'windshield perspective,' and never learn where they are.

A star from a distant galaxy produced the most intense X-ray blast ever.

A binary star system that got too close to our resident supermassive black hole paid the ultimate price.

From video games to cell phone apps, people are making sign language easier to learn.

Video: Peaceful bonobos may have something to teach humans.

Video: Researchers are developing a robot language so 'bots' can cooperate with each other.

Sacrifice isn't just about giving up chocolate, but that's a good start.

It's one of many bold claims made by the late physicist Stephen Hawking in his final book, "Brief Answers to the Big Questions," published posthumously.

Diaphragmatic breathing is easy to master and good for your body and mind. So, here's how to breathe correctly.

A Bay Area tech entrepreneur became the first owner of a Nissan Leaf last weekend, and the company says it will the first 20,000 orders delivered by next summer

There are 104 nuclear power plants in the continental United States, two of which operate in quake-prone areas and others that are in need of major upgrades.

More questions are being raised about nuclear power — in the United States, Europe, Asia and Africa.

If countries continue to slow the use of nuclear power can green energy be a viable alternative, and at what cost?

Robots need to be tailored made for their nuclear plants, and the Fukushima plant was built prior to the adoption of robots.

The future looks uncertain for an industry on the brink of making huge gains in Washington this year.

These maps, graphs and charts will answer your questions about radiation exposure and nuclear energy.

The state wants to expand a nuclear-waste storage facility inside an ancient salt bed to play a bigger role in handling spent fuel from U.S. reactors.

New study finds that nuclear radiation from bomb tests and power plant accidents leads to the birth of more boys than girls.

In the nuke-crazed 1950s, Ford wanted to put mini reactors in cars. That didn't fly, but now we're hearing of radioactive thorium lasers that could power a car

For some opponents of nuclear power, no amount of planning or patching is enough. Among those critics is actor Alec Baldwin, whose thoughts on the subject carry

A historic moment for the energy industry — leading technology company Siemens abandons its nuclear division in favor of growing wind market.

Next-gen nuclear plants could provide carbon-free energy, but the painfully slow process of approving better, safer reactors — not to mention real anxiety ove

The plant's operator found substances in a reactor which could be a result of nuclear fission, a possible setback in safely shutting down the plant.

The nuclear meltdowns at the Fukushima power plant after the Japanese tsunami a year ago has made Americans more leery of nuclear power, according to a Yale Uni

A well-placed nuclear explosion could actually save humanity from a big asteroid hurtling toward Earth, just like in the movies, a new study suggests.

A new report reveals that the Kodak industrial facility in upstate New York was home to a small nuclear reactor filled with weapons-grade uranium for more than

To mark the release of “The Chernobyl Diaries,” we’ve rounded up nine notable nuclear horror films that span over 50 years of murder, mayhem and reactor m

Scientists reexamine and reverse a 1955 study that claimed beer and soda would be safe to drink after a nuclear bomb drops and explodes nearby.

The technique uses GPS and radio telescopes to detect underground nuclear tests using waves that travel from the blast into the upper atmosphere.

Nuclear fusion could one day propel rockets that allow humans to go to Mars and back in 30 days

Actors join other others in urging President Obama to stay true to his commitment to reduce nuclear weapons during this year's G8 summit.

If a dangerous asteroid pops onto the radar with no time to spare, nuclear bombs may be the best way to respond.

Even a relatively small regional nuclear war could trigger global cooling, damage the ozone layer and cause droughts for more than a decade.

The aurora may hold the secret of a magnetic phenomenon related to the nuclear fusion powering the sun.

Lockheed Martin recently claimed to have designed a fusion reactor that can fit on the back of a truck. If viable, it really could change the world.

A new study finds the area around the former Fukushima power plant teeming with life.

If you're trying to clear up your complexion, there are studies that link certain foods and nutrients to improvements in your skin.

Turns out the key to a clear complexion (for me) was diet.

Has eLearning gone from the boardroom to the yoga mat? Here's what to consider if you're thinking of ditching the studio to practice at home.

A yoga instructor offers some blunt words of wisdom for the holier-than-thou set of yoga 'mean girls.'

Climate activists are about to launch two weeks of protest against a pipeline from Alberta's tar sands to the Gulf Coast. They'd do well to remember there are n

A surprising aerodynamic innovation in wind turbine design called the 'wind lens' triples the output of a typical wind turbine, making it less costly than nucle

A congressional hearing on the safety of hyrdo-fracking revealed a few rifts on Capitol HIll.

Earthquake in Japan raises concerns about what could happen in the U.S.

In 2011, Japan was one of the most prepared countries in the world for a massive earthquake. Yet when a mega-quake hit Japan last March, sparking a huge tsunami

One year after Japan's Fukushima crisis began, the U.S. nuclear chief says American reactors should adopt safety reforms more quickly.