The reality is that nuclear energy is a largely safe and clean way to produce mass amounts of energy. But a handful of reactor meltdowns and issues with waste disposal have left many understandably scared of the technology’s growing prominence.

A new government program aims to transform unused nuclear warheads into materials that can help create highly efficient, clean energy. But as with all things nuclear, the news may evoke fear from some Americans.

The discovery of an ancient log shows just how successfully we could deal with air pollution by storing it underground. However, many people would likely rather see us deal with the problem with more conventional methods.

The red imported fire ant is native to South America but has shown up in places like the U.S. and Australia — where it’s caused big problems to local ecosystems. Using artificial intelligence, the robotic canines can “sniff out” the ants’ nests to help remove them.

Advancements in technology have made information available at our fingertips, but there’s no guarantee that information is correct. Misinformation can be confusing for people; it gets in the way of progress, and it can create deep divides between us.