A panel of physicists and astronomers will preview emerging theories and experiments aimed at solving the mystery of dark energy, an invisible force that dominates the universe, from 1:45 to 4:45 p.m.

Labs globally, including EAST in China and JET in Oxfordshire, have made significant advancements in fusion research, breaking previous records. The National Ignition Facility (NIF) at the Lawrence ...

Screenshots from a 'Neon-Seed Integrated ITER Baseline Plasma Scenarios in Deuterium-Tritium' pulse video recorded during the EUROfusion DTE3 campaign at JET, showcasing pivotal experiments at the ...

Researchers led by Rice University's Guido Pagano used a specialized quantum device to simulate a vibrating molecule and ...

The Joint European Torus (JET), one of the world's largest and most powerful fusion machines, has demonstrated the ability to reliably generate fusion energy, while simultaneously setting a world ...

In a groundbreaking leap toward cleaner, more affordable energy, scientists in France held a fusion reaction steady for over 22 minutes — shattering the previous world record. If that number sounds ...

Scientists have demonstrated a new way to use high-energy particle smashups at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC) to reveal subtle details about the shapes of atomic nuclei. The method is ...

Fusion energy, the result of two lighter atoms coming together to form a heavier one, can release massive amounts of energy without harmful carbon pollution, making its potential widespread use a goal ...

This story is part of Nature’s 10, an annual list compiled by Nature’s editors exploring key developments in science and the individuals who contributed to them. Physicist Annie Kritcher rode a wave ...

Missouri is the No. 3 producer of beef cattle in the country, and University of Missouri researchers aim to develop a project that would study how farmers can produce both beef and solar energy on the ...

“Dark energy” is a term scientists use to refer to whatever is causing the universe to expand faster over time. We don’t know exactly what dark energy is—no one has ever directly seen or measured ...