Underground caves do exist on the Moon, radar observations confirm
Permanent lunar colonies could soon become an attainable target for space agencies
Researchers want to develop a DNA-based storage system in three years
Forward-looking: Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is the natural polymer making up the genetic traits of all life forms (and many viruses) known to man. Scientists have been trying to exploit DNA's unique capabilities in the digital realm for a very long time, and a new European-funded initiative is now seemingly confident it can achieve this potentially revolutionary result in just three years.
Arduino's new Plug and Make Kit is designed to make IoT projects fun and simple
Go from zero to tech hero for $87
Chips could harvest their own energy using a newly-created alloy
This development could also lead to improved performance of electrical devices
GE Aerospace shows off groundbreaking hypersonic dual-mode ramjet engine
Is it time for the Concorde to rise from the ashes?
A new quantum computer breaks Google's quantum supremacy record by 100-fold
We've entered an era where classical supercomputers simply cannot compete, says the company
Astronomers detect strongest evidence yet of intermediate-mass black hole in far-off globular cluster
A serendipitous discovery courtesy of Hubble's high resolution and sensitivity
Dune-inspired spacesuit can turn astronauts' urine into drinkable water
Better than the adult diapers astronauts currently use
Study shows the best visual learning models fail at very basic visual identification tests
Most pre-school children could ace these tests
Jupiter-like exoplanet endures molten glass showers and rotten egg odor
A Stinky Odyssey: HD 189733 b is a well-known exoplanet discovered in October 2005. The planet has a mass 11.2 percent greater than that of Jupiter and a radius 11.4 percent larger. According to the latest data from the James Webb Telescope, it possesses an atmosphere with rather unusual features.
Researchers repurpose algae as horses by having them pull micro-chariots
The cells could one day help transport pollutants or nutrients in water
Scientists trick cancer cells into self-destructing through genetic editing
Injecting tumors with a genetic Trojan horse
Breakthrough 2D quantum cooling system is colder than space
Novel device converts heat into electricity at ultra-low temperatures
Forward-looking: A research team at EPFL University in Switzerland has created a 2D quantum computing system that can get colder than outer space. This is a major breakthrough for quantum computing, as advancements have been hindered by conventional cooling methods. This new technology uses off-the-shelf parts and can be easily implemented into existing quantum computers.
Ordinary rocks could power the next EV battery breakthrough
Another promising battery breakthrough
First NASA mission focused on simulated Mars habitat ends with crew alive and well
The space agency is seeking data on the astronauts' wellbeing in a hostile environment
NASA snaps images of an asteroid large enough to have a moon of its own
A mile-wide asteroid with a baby
World's biggest nuclear fusion project in trouble, launch pushed back to 2039
Four more years added to ITER fusion timeline
Ever wonder who invented popcorn? It all started 7,000 years ago
An a-maize-ing tale
Jupiter's Great Red Spot packs a zestful surprise in its atmosphere
The planet's great storm just got even greater
Mind-controlled bionic leg enables amputees to move more smoothly and naturally
Helping amputees almost glide up stairs
"Breakthrough" robot with lab-grown "human brain" promises advancement in brain-computer interfacing
Early tests with low-intensity ultrasound show significant improvement in neural network formation
This robot can jump higher than any other, could be used to explore planets one day
A giant leap for robotkind
Infrared filter allows everyday eyeglasses to double as night vision lenses
Weighs less than a gram, thinner than a piece of cling wrap
"Data centers in space" is a concept that could actually work, study finds
Forward-looking: Data centers, the crux of all things digital, are also enormous energy and water hogs. While the industry has been putting in place more sustainable operating practices, they don't touch the eco-friendly benefits offered by another idea: data centers that operate in space. A new European study has found that not only is this concept technically feasible, but it could also eventually deliver a significant return on investment.
New light-harvesting system could revolutionize solar energy, researchers claim
Panchromatic, ultra-thin solar cells could soon become reality