Science & Technology — June 23, 2026

First nuclear clocks built by two independent teams. Using atomic nuclei instead of electrons, the new clocks could surpass atomic clocks in precision -- with uses in GPS accuracy, fundamental physics, and dark matter detection.

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Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS may be nearly as old as the universe. New isotopic evidence suggests the visitor formed in the early universe, making it one of the oldest objects ever observed passing through our solar system.

Scientific American · Read more →

Knee procedure may help patients avoid full replacement surgery. Genicular artery embolization (GAE), a minimally invasive technique, is showing early promise for relieving chronic knee pain without the risks of full joint replacement.

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Microsoft and Chevron ink 20-year deal for gas-powered data centers. The agreement locks in decades of natural gas use to power AI infrastructure, making it one of the largest natural gas-powered data center projects in the U.S.

TechCrunch · Read more →