The woman who helped put astronauts on the moon was a software engineer when the field was not prestigious or lucrative.
Oct 8, 2026
The developing El Niño may impact the UK's weather prospects this autumn and winter but cold conditions are far from guaranteed.
Nearly 100 patients discussed their maladies with a Google bot, called AMIE, before meeting with physicians.
Hurricane Isaias is set to unleash life-threatening floods and winds on the US, but doctors are now warning millions in its path about flesh-eating bacteria.
OpenAI’s trove of new math results doesn’t fully solve any of these highly prestigious open questions, but it seems to make progress on some.
An international visa program has for years allowed US tech companies to hire highly skilled workers from abroad.
A report by the secretary-general warned that new technologies could be used to access and criminalize people’s innermost thoughts.
An inscription naming the man who ordered Jesus' death has shed light on a detail in the Bible's account of Jesus Christ's crucifixion.
What next for the world of maths after a major intrusion by AI?
BBC Weather's Chris Fawkes says the first hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic season could bring dangerous winds, storm surge and heavy rains to the Gulf Coast Friday.
Scientists have sequenced his genome for the first time, hoping the world’s oldest land animal can offer clues into the genetics of longevity.
The recipients of the six awards in science, literature, economics and peace work are being announced this week.
The 'Mouth of Hell' volcano may be waking up, scientists have warned.