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Electric vehicles and batteries are crucial for a lower-carbon future--but getting the materials needed is an environmental dilemma itself.

Along with the Polaris Program, SpaceX proposed this study to better understand technical challenges with servicing missions in space.

Kim Kardashian is charged with "unlawfully touting" a cryptocurrency to her 225 million Instagram followers last year, according to the SEC.

Pääbo's work with Neanderthal DNA explores what makes present humans unique compared with our extinct cousins.

The robot waved at audience members, and briefly "raised the roof," but stopped short of any in-person capability demonstrations.

The new species of acanthodian is likely the oldest jawed vertebrate ever discovered, according to a new study.

Stronger hurricanes driven by climate change are pushing Puerto Rico to hunt for better renewable energy options.

Some scientists want to document the positive impacts of alien species. Not everyone thinks this is new--or worthwhile.

Why settle for a basic calculator when you can have one with measurement, time, date, and even currency convertors built-in?

The rating warns consumers to avoid it. Maine lobstermen are pushing back.