Canadian Max Eisen has had his memories of what happened to him and his family during the Holocaust archived using an interactive system powered by artificial intelligence.
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A U.S. company called Spinlaunch has plans to use a high-tech mass accelerator to ‘throw’ a payload into space.
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In May 2018, Monique Richard was the first woman to reach Mount Logan’s summit solo. She could also be its last solo climber.
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Researchers have created a a new kind of ‘biological concrete’ that heals itself, grows additional bricks and could provide a green alternative to traditional building materials.
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In this week’s issue of our environment newsletter, we look at ways to the concept of microgrids, as well as how to heat your home without fossil fuels.
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The recent revelation that Amazon founder and Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos fell victim to smartphone hacking — allegedly involving Saudi Arabia’s crown prince — has cast a light on the shadowy world of cyber weapons sales, and amplified calls for better controls on the way digital arms and private surveillance tools are sold.
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In its annual announcement, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists will reveal the status of the Doomsday Clock at 10 a.m. Thursday morning.
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Volkswagen pleaded guilty to dozens of Canadian charges in a wide-ranging emissions-cheating scandal on Wednesday, admitting — among other acts — to secretly importing cars that violated polluting standards.
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The world needs to prepare for millions of people being driven from their homes by the impact of climate change, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees says.
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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman may have been involved in a plot to hack the phone of Amazon’s billionaire boss Jeff Bezos, United Nations experts said on Wednesday.
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