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Giant nuclear waste dump in Armstrong County set to be dug up
KDKA Investigations Giant nuclear waste dump in Pennsylvania set to be dug up after decades of lawsuits and public outcry .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-cbs-news-pittsburgh.jpg'); } By Andy Sheehan Updated on: April 14, 2026 / 7:28 PM EDT / CBS Pittsburgh Add CBS News on Google After decades of cancer cases and public outcry, the federal government this week will begin the long-awaited cleanup of a nuclear waste dump in Armstrong County.&nbs...
Amaravati: India’s first quantum computing testing facility launched
Naidu witnessed a live quantum system initiation with the cooling process of the processor on the Amaravati 1Q system being triggered virtually, as the system is housed at Medha Towers in Gannavaram.
New species of glass frog identified in Ecuador
Animals New species of glass frog identified in Ecuador April 14, 20264:50 PM ET Heard on All Things Considered By Gurjit Kaur , Patrick Jarenwattananon New species of glass frog identified in Ecuador Audio will be available later today.
Trump swings for Moon with nuclear reactor plans as China, Russia team up in space race
A memo released by the Trump administration on Tuesday detailed a goal of having a nuclear reactor on the Moon’s surface by 2030, a move that furthers the United States’ quest for supremacy in space over China and Russia.In the six-page document, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy wrote that incorporating nuclear energy in space will be essential to advancing U.S. efforts in "space exploration, commerce, and defense applications.""Nuclear power in space will give us the sust...
Men with higher IQs are less conservative, study finds
New research suggests that gifted men are less conservative in their political views than men of average cognitive ability. A study conducted in Germany found that men with higher IQs are less inclined to traditional values, but the lead author, psychologist and intelligence researcher Maximilian Krolo of Saarland University said the researchers did not find these differences among women. The study was based on the Marburg Giftedness Project, for which more than 7,000 children in primary school....
Did the Artemis II spacecraft protect the crew well enough? NASA races to find out
SpaceDid the Artemis II spacecraft protect the crew well enough? NASA races to find outThe Orion capsule had a known design flaw in its heat shield, making the astronauts' descent on Friday especially risky.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleWatch highlights of Artemis II’s return to Earth06:32Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleApril 14, 2026, 1:32 PM EDTBy Denise ChowNow that the four astronauts who flew around the moon are safely home, NAS...
Max Hodak’s Science Corp. is preparing to place its first sensor in a human brain
Science Corporation, the startup from former Neuralink president and co-founder Max Hodak, has enlisted a top neurobiologist to lead the first US human trials for its biohybrid brain-computer interface. Dr. Murat Günel, chair of Yale Medical School’s Department of Neurosurgery, has signed on as a scientific adviser after two years of discussions. His goal is to surgically place the first sensor for a future interface — one that will eventually combine lab-grown neurons with electronics — i...
Fresh off Artemis, America is now turning its attention to creating nuclear power in space
The Independent's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn commission. SpaceFresh off Artemis, America is now turning its attention to creating nuclear power in spaceThe administration wants to launch the reactors to the moon within the next four years – a timeline that critics say could be a problemJulia Musto in New York Tuesday 14 April 2026 18:08 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"trans...
Rural US state sees some damage from magnitude 5.7 earthquake
NewsWorldAmericasRural US state sees some damage from magnitude 5.7 earthquakeNearby communities reported strong to very strong shaking that resulted in moderate damage Audrey McAvoy Tuesday 14 April 2026 15:19 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":false,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"CF1:2957057To1","articleMeta":{...
Killer bragged ‘I stabbed him fully’ after murdering student on railway tracks
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Baby skeleton wrapped in 1910 newspaper may have lived more than century earlier, inquest hears
Mystery deepens over ‘Baby Auckland’ whose remains were found under floor of Bishop Auckland house in 2024A baby boy whose skeletal remains were found wrapped in newspaper dating back to 1910 and with twine around his neck may have been alive up to 300 years ago, an inquest has heard.The child was listed as “Baby Auckland” for an inquest into his death that was opened at the coroner’s court in Crook, County Durham, on Tuesday. Continue reading...
Watch: Thick smoke engulfs China's Shenzhen after fire at BYD parking garage
Watch Thick smoke engulfs Chinas Shenzhen after fire at BYD parking garage
This is the only sea on Earth with no coastline, and it's full of life
This is the only sea on Earth with no coastline and its full of life
The Movement: Anatomy of an anti-amnesty pile-on
Right-wing social media and commentary last week was dominated by infighting and outrage over the Dignity Act, a bipartisan immigration reform bill — and it seemed to come out of nowhere.  Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.), the designer of the compromise measure that pairs border security boosts with a new legal status for non-criminal migrants who entered before…
Scientists identify rare new species found nowhere else on Earth
NewsScienceScientists identify rare new species found nowhere else on EarthThe kungaka has been scientifically described as a new species: Liopholis mutawintjiWarlpa Thompson The Conversation, Jodi Rowley & Thomas ParkinTuesday 14 April 2026 12:07 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showB...
Huge green fireball confirmed as meteor after flying over Britain
Huge green fireball confirmed as meteor after flying over BritainA bright meteor lit up skies over the UK, likely burning up over the North Sea, with images showing it hurtling across the skyCommentsNewsCally Brooks Features Writer11:34, 14 Apr 2026Updated 11:35, 14 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesThe fireball was spotted in the skies on MondayA bright streak of light seen across parts of East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire has been confirmed by experts as a meteor entering Earth's atmosphere.The spectac...
In the brain, objects seen and imagined follow the same neural path
NPR Science LISTEN & FOLLOW NPR App Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio YouTube Music RSS link Science In the brain, objects seen and imagined follow the same neural path April 14, 20266:00 AM ET Jon Hamilton How the brain imagines Listen · 3:44 3:44 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/nx-s1-5781219/nx-s1-9723632" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
Inertia moves to commercialize one of the world’s most elaborate science experiments
Fusion power startup Inertia Enterprises said on Tuesday that it has signed three agreements with the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) to help bring the laser-based fusion reactor pioneered at the Californian lab to market. The deals could give Inertia a boost over rival startups. The National Ignition Facility (NIF) at LLNL is so far the only experiment to prove that controlled fusion reactions could produce more power than they require to ignite. Inertia burst onto the scene in Fe...
Chernobyl at risk of 'catastrophic' collapse as haunting new images of nuclear site emerge
Eerie - Inside the control room of the no longer working reactor 3 (Image:Genya SAVILOV / AFP via Getty Images)Chernobyl at risk of 'catastrophic' collapse as haunting new images of nuclear site emergeIt's nearly 40 years since the world’s most terrifying nuclear disaster and rare access in side the stricken plant show how it looks todayByJohnny GoldsmithPicture Editor09:55, 14 Apr 2026|commentsAs the war in Ukraine continues to rage, haunting new images have emerged from inside the site of the...
Horror as gunman opens fire in Turkey school as pupils 'jump from windows'
Horror as gunman opens fire in Turkey school as pupils 'jump from windows'Sixteen people - including 10 pupils - have been injured after a 17-year-old boy opened fire at a school in southeastern Turkey, authorities saidNewsEliana Nunes News Reporter09:53, 14 Apr 2026Updated 10:03, 14 Apr 2026View ImageThe incident took place at Ahmet Koyuncu Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School (Image: SabahTV)Sixteen people have been injured after a 17-year-old boy opened fire at a school in...