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Scientists developing more sensitive next-generation gravitational wave detectors struggle with technical challenges that might be easily overcome by putting such detectors on the moon.

Chris Hemsworth and his family found the most incredible place in Dubai.

It's a challenge that many teams have either faced in recent years or are currently tackling head-on.

When soaring temperatures, extreme weather and catastrophic wildfires hit the headlines, people start asking for quick fixes to climate change. The U.S. government just announced the first awards from a US$3.5 billion fund for projects that promise to pull carbon dioxide out of the air. Policymakers are also exploring more…

Is Elon Musk’s vision for the future a libertarian fantasy or scientific imperative?

Methane is a more potent greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide, and termination-level transitions often mark an increase in temperatures.

Hilary, now downgraded to a post-tropical storm, marches northward, prompting flood watches and warnings in half a dozen states

This year, the Australian government rejected Clive Palmer’s coal mine proposal – but approved three others. Over 100 more fossil fuel projects are in the decision pipeline.

The idea has been around for decades, but space-based solar power is closer to reality now than ever, and could alleviate some pollution.