Trump looms over 2026, from war fears to democratic collapse | Opinion

As we all know by now, Donald Trump is not interested in governing. Despite all of the promises he made on the 2024 campaign ...
Machine Design

Linear Motion’s Most Forgiving Guide Option—Self-Aligning Ball Bushings

Design refinements boost performance of self-aligning ball bushing while maintaining their error-correcting nature.

Minneapolis shooting by ICE agent brings debate over police force and moving vehicles back in focus

The fatal shooting Wednesday of a woman by an immigration and customs enforcement agent in Minneapolis is raising questions ...

Grok produces sexualized photos of women and minors for users on X – a legal scholar explains why it’s happening and what can be done

Child sexual abuse material on X is clearly illegal. What’s less clear is how to force X to prevent its AI chatbot from ...
New Scientist

The secret weapon that could finally force climate action

An ambitious form of climate modelling aims to pin the blame for disasters – from floods to heatwaves – on specific companies ...

Scientists use string theory to crack the code of natural networks

For more than a century, scientists have wondered why physical structures like blood vessels, neurons, tree branches, and ...

A 200-Year-Old Law of Physics Breaks Down at the Atomic Scale

Almost exactly 200 years ago, French physicist Sadi Carnot determined the maximum efficiency of heat engines. The Carnot ...

Understanding Monopolists: Key Features, Examples, and Criticisms

Discover what defines a monopolist, explore real-world examples, and understand criticisms, including how monopolies impact ...
Investopedia

Understanding How Economies Form and Drive Growth

Adam Hayes, Ph.D., CFA, is a financial writer with 15+ years Wall Street experience as a derivatives trader. Besides his extensive derivative trading expertise, Adam is an expert in economics and ...