Two mathematicians have proved that a straightforward question—how hard is it to untie a knot?—has a complicated answer.

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. If you want to solve a tricky problem, it often helps to get organized. You might, for example, break the problem into pieces and tackle ...

Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) have developed an optical computing framework that performs ...

With new evidence that catastrophic climate-change "tipping points" are nearing - from surging sea levels as polar ice melts ...

When temperatures plummet, the risk of your pipes freezing and bursting skyrockets—a reality that may end up costing you a lot of time and money. In fact, burst pipes are one of the most common causes ...

Let's be real: you've spent more time scrolling through Netflix's than actually watching it. If you're sick of the algorithm force-feeding you the same five shows and a bunch of "98% matches" you'd ...

Here's what you need to know about each update to the current version of Windows 10 as it's released from Microsoft. Now updated for KB5066791, released on Oct. 14, 2025. Download now to see how ...

Republican Jack Ciattarelli spent part of a recent rally in Wildwood, New Jersey, tossing bright red “Make NJ Great Again” hats to supporters in the crowd. To become the state’s next governor, ...

SANDUSKY, Ohio — Cedar Point announced an early closure Sunday afternoon as threatening weather conditions moved through the Sandusky area. The amusement park posted on its social media that it would ...

Novena Carmel hosts KCRW’s signature music program: Genre-spanning discoveries and classics from all eras, live performances, candid chats, and more. UK soul-jazz collective Kokoroko hits KCRW's ...

TEN years ago, the world ga­thered in Paris, pens poised above a landmark agreement. The Paris Agreement, born of collective resolve, aimed to rewrite the climate narrative, setting ambitious goals to ...

Earth may be on the verge of crossing several climate change tipping points that could have irreversible and devastating consequences. Here's everything you need to know about these "points of no ...