TECH & SCIENCE
China's Artificial Sun Breaks Record by Hitting 120 Million F in Race for Nuclear Fusion
China's EAST Tokamak reactor has broken fusion power records by maintaining superheated plasma for over 1,000 seconds, in the latest step towards almost limitless clean energy.
SpaceX Launch Today, First of 2022, Will Send Dozens of Starlink Satellites Into Orbit
The mission marks the first launch of an exciting year for space exploration with NASA's SLS and SpaceX's Starship debuts all upcoming.
Bitcoin Price Down As Federal Reserve Mulls Interest Rate Hike, Kazakhstan's Internet Down
The world's largest cryptocurrency was down to its lowest level in months, while the U.S. stock market also dipped.
First Flurona Case Reported in LA As Omicron Variant Drives COVID Case Surge
The first detected coinfection of COVID-19 and flu in LA has been reported in a teenager returning from Mexico, amid fears flurona could cause a "twindemic."
Facebook 'Actively Monitoring Threats' Ahead of 1/6, Will 'Respond Accordingly'
The platform added that it had already removed a number of offending groups from its website.
Best of CES 2022: The 25 Coolest New Products, Gear and Tech
From the latest TVs to smart home gadgets to the latest tech accessories, these are Newsweek's picks for the best products coming out of CES 2022.
People Who 'Worship' Celebs Have 'Poorer Cognitive Performance,' Says New Study
The jury is still out whether celebrity preoccupation leads to lower cognitive performance or is a cause of it, according to Hungarian researchers.
Horror Videos Showing How Venom Clots Blood Highlight Dangers of Snake Bites
Half of U.S. snake bites are the result of people provoking the reptiles on purpose, researchers say.
Watch Goldfish Driving a Tiny Robotic Car on Land in Incredible Video
Israeli researchers wanted to understand whether an animal's navigational abilities are universal or restricted to their home environment. So they put a goldfish in a tank on wheels.
Omicron COVID Variant Symptoms and Severity in Vaccinated Adults Explained
As COVID cases surge in the U.S., an ER doctor has said vaccinated New Yorkers experienced less severe symptoms as a result of Omicron than unvaccinated peers.
Unvaccinated Man Urges People to Get Shots After COVID Nearly Killed Him
52-year-old Andrew Pugh thought he was a "hero" for not getting vaccinated, but now says other people "don't want to end up like me" after he was admitted to intensive care.
NASA's James Webb Tracker Shows You Where the Telescope Is Right Now
The James Webb telescope still hasn't reached its desired orbit but it has covered more than half of its near million-mile journey through space.
Astronomers Find Mysterious Dust-Spewing Object Blocking Up to 75% of Host Star's Light
Using the TESS exoplanet-hunting space telescope, astronomers have found a binary star system where an object erratically spews thick, light-blocking dust.
When Will NASA's James Webb Telescope Be Operational, Release Images?
The James Webb Space Telescope is the most powerful humanity has ever launched into space.
With U.S. COVID Cases up 230 Percent, Around a Third of Americans Have Had Booster
The U.S. has far surpassed last winter's seven-day average peak of 250,000, and the number of current cases is still rising.
The Freestyle Review: Samsung's Stunning New Smart Projector
The Freestyle from Samsung is an impressive projector that is perfect for at home and on the go, with instant setup and loads of features.
I-95 Re-Opens In Virginia After Massive Snowstorm Strands Drivers
"Crews have made substantial progress since Tuesday morning directing travelers," said the Virginia DOT.
NASA's Webb Telescope Checks Another Successful Marker, This Time 500,000 Miles From Earth
After the fifth and final layer of sunshield was tight and secure, ground controllers celebrated, cheering and bumping fists.
Brewpub Chain Employees Victimized by Ransomware Hackers, Over 20 Years of Data Exposed
McMenamins, a chain of brewpubs, music venues and hotels, was hit by a ransomware attack that may have affected up to 30,000 current and past employees.
Viral Video Explaining Mysterious Math 'Monster' Called 'Voice of God' Baffles Viewers
For decades mathematicians have sought some of the most quizzical answers regarding group theory. A TikTok video has brought it to a wider audience.
Newly Discovered Fossil From 246 Million Years Ago Believed to Be Earth's 'First Giant'
Researchers have discovered a species from the dinosaur age that predated modern aquatic life but was comparable in size to the massive land predators.
Why Do I Wake Up At 3 A.M. Worrying? Sleep Experts Explain
Sleep is important for our physical and cognitive health, so it can take a heavy toll when we don't get enough of it.