Magnetic switch turns strange quantum property on and off

A research team has developed the first switch that turns on and off a quantum behavior called the Berry phase. The discovery may lead to new quantum electronic devices.

First Asian Country Rules in Favor of Same-sex Marriage

Though the actual legislation is yet to be created, the highest court of the nation has recognized same-sex marriage as a constitutional right.

Why All of America's Circus Animals Could Soon be Free

After 146 years Ringling circus is putting on its final show. Lawmakers may unite to take all traveling exotic animals off the road.

Singapore 1st 'Green' Flight Takes Off

Singapore Airlines has begun operating what it calls “green package” flights on its non-stop San Francisco-Singapore route, powered by sustainable biofuels produced from used cooking oils and conventional jet fuel.

Malta's Declaration on a Mediterranean Zero Carbon Economy by 2030

Malta’s Valletta Declaration on a Mediterranean Zero Carbon Economy by 2030 is set to include green urban infrastructure as measures to combat climate change.

Bio-friendly energy storage device draws electrical power from the human body

The biological supercapacitor is a protein-based battery-like device capable of extracting energy from the human body.

Silicon Valley start-up unveils world’s first modular self-driving car

A silicon Valley start-up has unveiled the EDIT, the 1st modular, open source Self-Driving EV that the company has been working on over the past year.

The LHC is starting another year of high-energy physics

The first stable proton beams of the year have arrived at CERN.

Britain installs world's largest wind turbines in new offshore wind farm

The massive turbines are 195-meters tall and this project is the first time they've been used commercially anywhere in the world.

Seventh TRAPPIST-1 Planet Confirmed

Astronomers have confirmed the existence of the seventh planet around the ultracool dwarf star TRAPPIST-1.

Scientists have identified 40 new genes linked to intelligence

Scientists have discovered 40 new genes that appear to be linked to intelligence. The find could help to understand how the brain develops key functions associated with thinking.

Model predicts presence of naked singularity in 4D space

The new model shows a naked singularity can yield what's called anti-de Sitter space, a curved, saddle-shaped space.

LEGO Smashes 100% Renewable Energy Goal

The LEGO group announced it reached its goal of balancing 100 percent of its energy use with renewable sources.

Switzerland votes to ban nuclear power and invest in renewable energy

The move to initiate the reform passed easily with a 58.2% vote, shutting down any talk of investment in nuclear energy.