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This technique could lead to new treatments for antibiotic-resistant bugs, but some scientists say the technology could be misused

A U.K. safety evaluation found agents powered by Anthropic and OpenAI took unauthorized actions online, exposing a growing problem of control

This artificial intelligence system largely accomplished the task it was built to solve, and researchers outside DeepMind have already been carrying its work forward

The last common ancestor of all living things may not have been alive at all

After 49 years in space, NASA’s Voyagers are running low on power—but an audacious move should extend the tenures of the two spacecraft

Folding a piece of paper makes it thicker. How many folds would it take to reach the moon—and beyond?

Smoking in movies and TV is up, and “cigfluencers” have become a thing, but lags in data make it unclear if the vibe shift has any reality to it

Smoking rates remain low, but experts say social media, stress and shifting attitudes could be fueling a cigarette revival

OpenAI released 10 AI-generated results over the weekend. Some mathematicians are unhappy with their approach

As cases of a parasite-caused disease tied to shredded iceberg lettuce continue to climb, the nation’s top public health body is warning of a new foodborne illness

A proof-of-principle experiment used concentrated sunlight to produce entangled photons

A million-dollar math mystery may someday be resolved in a physics lab. A new study brings this vision one step closer.

Fauci previously served as the chief medical officer to President Joe Biden and led the U.S. COVID pandemic response effort during the first Trump administration

This flu shot, mFlusiva, was shown in a clinical trial to be up to 27 percent more effective than a standard flu jab

New work shows how different storm types are shifted by cities’ microclimates

Here’s everything you need to know about this eclipse, from the weather to the best viewing locations

It may be time to rethink our relationship with the sweet stuff

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention hasn’t had a full-time leader in almost a year

Musk outlined his vision to investors after SpaceX posted a $542-million loss from its space launch sector in its first quarter as a public company

Most of the world’s population carries at least a little Neanderthal DNA