Antimatter weapons have long been a favorite in science fiction, but recent developments in particle physics have sparked real discussions in military circles. Could the unimaginable power of ...

A science-oriented advocacy group moved its “Doomsday Clock” to 85 seconds to midnight, saying the Earth is closer than ever to destruction.

After the Cold War ended, our terror of nuclear war faded from the screen. Now it’s resurgent — and more fatalistic than ever ...

ICE sonic weapon claims from viral Minneapolis photo lack evidence as federal agents used standard equipment, not acoustic ...

In extreme cases, sonic weapons can cause nausea, dizziness, and even permanent damage. In this case, officials used it to ...

Wars, climate change, disruptive technologies and the rise of autocracy over the past year prompted scientists to set the clock at 85 seconds to midnight.

Investigative reporting suggests that Iran may have used at least one warhead in the attacks that incorporated radiological ...

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — Officials are saying anonymous bomb threats that are being sent to school districts across Florida are hoaxes. Brevard County Sheriff's Office sent out a message to parents late ...

We can describe the quantum realm using straightforward mathematics – but once we try to translate these ideas into the real world, things get weird. Our quantum columnist Karmela Padavic-Callaghan ...