Nearly two centuries after Faraday’s failed attempts, scientists have demonstrated that Earth's continuous spin can directly ...

Scientists have discovered a way to generate energy from the Earth's rotation, which could revolutionize energy production.

"This demonstration marks the first end-to-end test of our space power beaming technology, proving we can collect and ...

This story was produced in partnership with the Pulitzer Center. It is part four in a four-part series. Read part one here, part two here and part three here. On any other day, ...

Fossil fuels powered the industrial revolution. Would aliens need a similar power source to jump-start a technical revolution ...

The explosion released elements heavier than iron—like gold and platinum—through a process known as rapid neutron capture ...

A group of U.S.-based physicists has presented experimental evidence suggesting that electricity can be generated from the ...

On 19 March 2025, the European Space Agency's Euclid mission releases its first batch of survey data, including a preview of ...

In a controversial experiment, physicists investigated whether we could harness the Earth's rotational energy to generate electricity.

In theory, as Earth spins through its magnetic field, any conductive material placed on its surface should experience a force ...

A new study reports that researchers have successfully used a meticulously designed cylinder to harness electricity as it ...

Scientists have revealed a hidden trigger of lightning that could resolve a centuries-old weather mystery. Earth is struck by ...