Verifying, dismantling of nuclear bombs may be possible soon, initial tests successful
Currently, there are many covert nuclear regimes, who don't admit to transgressions even when caught.
Climate Change: US Presidential hopeful says space mirrors may be the solution
A Democratic Presidential candidate believes that employing space mirrors might save the world from a climate catastrophe.
China and Turkey defy US, will continue to import Iran oil
China and Turkey are standing-up to U.S. demands they stop importing Iranian oil.
Elon Musk wants to build particle collider: Is he making a black hole?
Elon Musk wants to build a new particle accelerator for the European Organization for Nuclear Research.
IAEA calls on North Korea to re-admit nuclear inspectors
The head of IAEA said there has been activity observed at Yongbyon, but "without access the agency cannot confirm the nature and purpose of these activities."
Jamal Khashoggi: Has Saudi Arabia's 'wrecking ball' prince smashed Trump's Middle East strategy?
The impact of a U.S.-Saudi rift could send shockwaves around the world, destabilizing oil markets and the global investment climate.
Why Turkey's currency crisis could trigger global chaos
Turkey is the proverbial canary in the coal mine - a local manifestation of global problems and an indication of looming ones as well.
German-Russian pipeline takes shape despite US protests
The Nord Stream 2 project will double the amount of natural gas Russia can funnel directly to the heart of Europe.
Europe counts the cost as Trump dumps Iran nuclear deal and reimposes sanctions
Trump's decision on Iran means companies worldwide must stop doing business with the country or run afoul of the U.S. government.
Billions on the line for firms as Trump weighs Iran pullout
For Western businesses, the 2015 nuclear deal meant access to Iran's largely untapped market of 80 million people.
US, UK say Russia targets internet hardware for espionage
U.S. and U.K. intelligence agencies said the main targets include "government and private-sector organizations," as well as "critical infrastructure" providers.
US aircraft carrier Carl Vinson makes historic port call in Vietnam
This is the first time in nearly four decades a US aircraft carrier is visiting Vietnam since the war ended in 1975.
Scientists plan to capture antimatter and drive it around in a van to shed light on collapsed stars
Scientists plan to capture antimatter in a jar and drive it in a lorry to a lab in a bid to find out what super-dense stars are made of.
US Air Force plans doomsday satellites to ensure communications remain if nuclear war breaks out
If nuclear war wipes out communications, the AEHF satellites will continue to work for the US government.
US wasting $10bn upgrading 'liability' nuclear bombs in Europe
A new report claims that the US is wasting billions of dollars upgrading nuclear bombs based in Europe that are no longer an effective deterrent and could be a security liability.
Risk of accidental nuclear war at 'highest point since Cuban missile crisis'
Former US Energy Secretary, Ernest Moniz, warns odds on nuclear weapons being launched by mistake were shortening.
How 5,000-year-old wine discovered in inaccessible caves is rewriting the history of Sicily
Wine has been known as a magical substance since its appearances in Homeric tales, with the unique power to bring euphoria and an altered states of consciousness.
Scientists stopped an electron in its tracks for the first time ever using a powerful laser beam
Scientists were able to achieve a phenomenon called "radiation reaction" in the lab, which is believed to occur in the most extreme environments in the universe.
Dark nebula: Spectacular image shows vast interstellar dust cloud that sucks in all light
Lupus 3, is located 600 light years from Earth within the constellation Scorpius, near the centre of the Milky Way.
Read Donald Trump's full Davos speech
Donald Trump was speaking to world leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
Wanted: local community for £12bn nuclear waste dump
The government needs to build a nuclear waste facility to accommodate the new Hinkley Point and other planned developments, but will it find a local community willing to host it?
Nasa tests tiny Uranium-powered nuclear fission plant designed to sustain future Mars colony
A fission reactor literally splits atoms to generate power and Nasa has completed initial testing in a vacuum environment.
Triton malware: Next-gen cyberweapon that can shut down power plants accidentally leaked online
The malware is believed to have been created by a nation-state and has reportedly been publicly available online for nearly a month.
Is North Korea's Kim Jong-un having kidney problems?
After analysing Kim's New Year speech, an audio forensic expert speculates the North Korean leader could be suffering from kidney problems.
US government begins initiative to develop bat-like drones powered by focussed lasers
Robots inspired by nature are being developed to help with stealth and agility, as well as usher in a new generation of smart drones.
Pictures of destroyed 260 tonne wind turbine felled by brutal Storm Carmen in France
Incredible photos taken in Bouin on 1 January show the a 62m wind turbine ripped from its base and lying crippled in a field after Storm Carmen passed through.
Secrets of the Great Pyramid of Giza's hidden void could be revealed by these tiny flying robots
The mini robots have been designed to fit through a 1.5 inch-wide hole, which could be drilled into the pyramid without causing much damage.
Stunning photo: Alien red star 350 times bigger than the Sun has massive bubbly cells
The highly detailed image of the red star's surface was captured for the first time ever by the ESO's Very Large Telescope.
Saudi Arabia begins hunt for uranium - but deny it wants to build a nuclear bomb
Officials in Saudi Arabia have begun exploring for uranium and thorium local reports have revealed.
Nuclear facilities are now a no-go for drones due to national security concerns
Facilities over which drones cannot be flown include those at Los Alamos, Idaho and Savannah River.