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Daniel Holz studies the universe’s ultimate catastrophes. And he knows a thing or two about existential threats on Earth, since he helps set the Doomsday Clock.

Researchers are working on an injectable that could get dormant follicles growing again. Trials on mice show promise.

You finally caved and bought one. These are our favorite straps, screen protectors, chargers, and cases to go with your smartwatch.

US lawmakers keep warning about the popular app. But until they can explain what makes it uniquely dangerous, it’s difficult to tailor a resolution.

The project will match the victims’ DNA to that of their descendants—but uses a genealogy website that can be accessed by law enforcement.

A new iPhone is coming on Wednesday. Here’s what to know ahead of time, and how to tune in to watch.

Make the most of the long weekend with discounted MacBooks, robot vacuums, and weighted blankets.

Balaji Srinivasan—technologist, investor, prophet, troll—says let the old world sink. Find your tribe and build your bespoke society, or get left behind.

Robots can be better at detecting mental wellbeing issues in children than parent-reported or self-reported testing, a new study suggests.

Computer scientists have succeeded in developing a method for systematically finding the optimal quantum operation sequence for a quantum computer. They have developed a systematic method that applies optimal control theory (GRAPE algorithm) to identify the theoretically optimal sequence from among all conceivable quantum operation sequences. This method is expected to become a useful tool …

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