Hundreds of genes linked to intelligence in global study

Researchers identified 538 genes that play a role in intellectual ability. They also found 187 regions in the human genome that are linked to thinking skills.

Scientists create world's first synthetic, non-biologic vaccine

Researchers from  UK have created the world's first synthetic vaccine.The non-biologic influenza vaccine, which can be delivered orally, could herald a revolution in vaccine delivery. 

Astronomers Just Detected The Brightest Fast Radio Burst Ever

Radio astronomers have recently detected three of FRB events, including the brightest ever recorded.

15 new planets confirmed around cool dwarf stars

Scientists report the existence of 15 new planets -- including one 'super-Earth' that could harbor liquid water -- orbiting small, cool stars near our solar system.

Tiny Satellites to Make Crucial Arctic Climate Measurements For the First Time

A new NASA-led experiment measured a key component of the Arctic’s energy balance from space for the very first time.

The Future of Transportation

Tech titans are eager to reimagine how we will travel in the coming decades, but whose vision will win out?

China Plans Panda Park That Will Dwarf Yellowstone

China will create a bastion for giant pandas three times the size of Yellowstone National Park in US to link up and encourage breeding among existing wild populations of the notoriously slow-reproducing animal.

New hybrid solar panel harvests energy from raindrops

Chinese engineers have created a new hybrid solar panel model that is capable of generating electricity in rain or shine, thanks to its ability to harvest energy from the movement of raindrops.

World’s first rechargeable proton battery requires zero lithium

Scientists led by RMIT University have created a working rechargeable proton battery, a world first.

Singapore wants elementary schoolers learning 3D printing, robotics

Singapore aims to deliver an expended learning program to primary schoolers by the year 2023. The program will include STEM activities like robotics, coding, and 3D printing.

The cities leading the transition to renewables

More than 100 cities worldwide get at least 70 percent of their electricity from renewable sources, according to a new initiative. How did they manage and what can we learn from them.

Ireland planning €22 billion injection into low-carbon economy

The Irish Government has announced plans to spend €22 billion over the next four years to aid the country’s journey to a low-carbon and climate resilient economy.

MIT to Build Fusion Power Plant Within next 15 Years

MIT has announced yesterday that it is working with a new private company to make nuclear fusion finally happen.

Gaze in Wonder at Jupiter's Mysterious Geometric Polar Storms

At the north pole of Jupiter eight storms are arranged around a single polar cyclone. In the south, one storm is encircled by five others.