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A full-scale earthquake test suggests a new generation of low-carbon timber-based buildings could remain usable after major shaking.
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A full-scale earthquake test suggests a new generation of low-carbon timber-based buildings could remain usable after major shaking.

The soccer was superb but the 1994 World Cup in the US is also remembered for multiple controversies.

All things die, even galaxies.

Hundreds of millions of dollars are being made on well-timed oil bets occurring just before Trump posts. But can we call it insider trading?

While all eyes are on whether Elon Musk is about to become the world’s first trillionaire, there may be a hidden upside to AI giants finally facing market scrutiny.

It’s time to recognise climate change for what it is. A new study shows it’s a current and ongoing threat to our standard of living.

The Albanese government was criticised on its first term for not doing enough. Now that it is prescribing reform, it’s copping flak for that, too.

In the 1990s, repressed memories sparked a major scientific dispute about how trauma works. Now, the idea is back – with a twist.

An Earth scientist reviews Julian Charrière’s new exhibition spanning volcanoes, glacial rocks, and humans’ short yet impactful role in geological time.

Unless Congress acts, 1 in 5 Americans who receive Social Security could see an across-the-board benefit cut of roughly 22% starting in 2032.

Animal experiments and analysis of patient records suggest that taking glucosamine is safe for a healthy brain but is associated with further decline in diseased brains.

While some progress has been made since these goals were established in 2017, it is uneven. Only seven of the 26 targets have been broadly met.