Scientists look to GPS as a tool to measure ocean currents from space
New research suggests GPS could be used to improve our understanding of oceanography by measuring sea levels and ocean currents.
Coolest Cooler, Kickstarter’s most-funded project ever, is too broke to ship to backers
For the second time in its history, Coolest Cooler is running short of money, and is petitioning investors to raise the funds needed to deliver its goods.
Astronaut Scott Kelly says goodbye to the ISS after a year
American astronaut Scott Kelly and Russian cosmonaut Mikhail Kornienko are about to complete their record-breaking Year in Space mission.
Here’s how Google will launch its Project Loon Internet balloons
To showcase its Project Loon Internet initiative, Google released a series of photos detailing the progress it is making on its balloon auto-launcher.
MIT scientists create algorithm to predict rogue waves
MIT engineers have developed a new rogue wave prediction tool using wave data collected by local buoys.
This odd new drone is designed to fold into an egg shape for easy transport
Headquartered in Beijing, China, Powervision recently announced the new PowerEgg drone, an egg-shaped unmanned aerial vehicle that is easy to fly.
Drone wars: Disney may use anti-drone drones to secure the set of Star Wars Episode VIII
Disney is rumored be going to extreme measures in order to prevent unauthorized filming of the upcoming Star Wars Episode VIII using anti-drone technology.
This artificial skin can detect touch — and it’s made from tinfoil and sticky notes
An artificial skin with the sensory function of human skin has been created out of household items by a team of researchers.
NASA is hoping to resurrect its experimental ‘X-Planes’ program in 2017
NASA wants to improve aviation in the United States by designing planes that are quieter, faster and cleaner to fly. The agency is proposing a ten-year program that would bring back the experimental X-planes of year's past.
This tiny new radio module can wirelessly broadcast data from inside the human body
Researchers from the University of Michigan want to improve the intelligence of implantable medical devices by equipping them with a mini computing and communications system,
A railgun may grace the turret of the Navy’s next-generation Zumwalt destroyer
Railguns are such a promising technology that a Navy admiral wants to skip the time-consuming prototype stage and begin deploying the weapon.
Wasp research may lead to smarter, more efficient drones
Knowledge gleaned from decades of wasp research may have application in the field of autonomous drones.
NASA’s solar observatory just released this awesome one-year time-lapse of the sun
The NASA-sponsored Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) mission just completed its sixth year of data collection and released a stunning time-lapse video.
Singapore looks to 3D printing for ambitious public housing project
Singapore has an increasing need for public housing and is turning to 3D printing as a possible solution to the country's problem. With $107.7 million in government and industry funding, the Singapore Centre for 3D Printing is heading up the effort.
Fake locksmiths manipulate Google search results in bait-and-switch scam
If you need a locksmith, you may want to call a friend for a recommendation instead of using Google to find a qualified service due to an ongoing scam.
North Korean satellite nonfunctional and ‘tumbling in orbit’ following weekend launch
North Korea successfully deployed the Kwangmyŏngsŏng-4 satellite in orbit, but U.S. Department of Defense officials say it's tumbling and nonfunctional.
SpaceX plans ocean landing attempt following February 24 launch
SpaceX will make its next launch attempt and possible ocean landing on February 24 when it is slated to deploy an SES-9 satellite into orbit.
This projector-powered augmented reality game takes climbing to a whole new level
Jon Cheng had a brilliant idea to improve his rock climbing skills and have fun while doing it. Using some basic web programming and a projector, he turned the climbing wall of his local gym into a mini-arcade game.
This tent has a shocking secret that could keep you alive in a storm
To help outdoor enthusiasts find safety during a sudden storm, an industrial design student from Finland has created a new line of lightning-proof tents.
The US Army’s new high-precision air drop system can deliver cargo without GPS
The US Army is exploring the use of new vision-based navigational software for its U.S. Army’s Joint Precision Airdrop System (JPADS).
NASA’s fly-over images of Ceres suggests the dwarf planet may still be active
NASA compiled images from its Dawn spacecraft mission to create a colorful animation that simulates the Ceres flyover.
Lockheed Martin's new SPIDER imaging tech could lead to smaller, more powerful telescopes
Lockheed Martin this week unveiled its new SPIDER technology that may revolutionize the telescope as we know it. SPIDER does away with the complex mirror-based optics of large telescopes and replaces it with tiny lenses that are connected to silicon-chip photonic integrated circuits.
NASA partners with Freelancer.com to crowdsource its latest robotic arm
NASA is flexing its crowdsourcing muscle, using an ongoing partnership with Freelancer.com to encourage people to design a robotic arm for the ISS.
Shape-shifting polymer enables folding solar panels and shape-shifting tools
Researchers from China's China’s Zhejiang University in Hangzhou have developed a unique shape-shifting material.
Nanoscale metallic glue could replace welding and soldering
Researchers at Northeastern University have developed a new method for adhering metals that does not require heat.
B4ufly app helps drone operators comply with FAA flight restrictions
To help pilots comply with existing airspace regulations, the Federal Aviation Administration has released a new smartphone and tablet app, B4UFLY.
NASA rolls six years of Fermi telescope data into stunning gamma ray map
Scientists last week released one of the best gamma ray light maps of our universe.
Intel enters Guinness Book of World Records with 100-drone swarm
During its CES 2016 keynote, Intel showcased its cutting-edge drone technology, demoing its new obstacle-aware consumer drone.
Eerie diver image allegedly reveals how dolphins see with sound
A private dolphin communication research organization has released a controversial image that allegedly shows a diver as it would appear to a dolphin.
Field-based drug bioreactor is a potential lifesaver
Field medicine may change drastically thanks to a new bioreactor developed by scientists at Tennessee's Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
NASA to launch Jason-3 ocean surface-measuring satellite on SpaceX rocket
NASA is preparing for the upcoming launch of the Jason-3 satellite from the Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. Designed for NOAA, the Jason-3 satellite is one of several satellites that measures the ocean's surface height.
Watch this rescue dog run and play on his new 3D-printed legs
3D Systems is back with a new pair of 3D-printed legs that help this disabled rescue dog walk, run, and even sit like a normal dog.
Researchers create $100, smartphone-powered 3D printer
Jeng Ywam-Jeng, a professor of mechanical engineering at Taiwan Tech, is poised to revolutionize printing with an affordable, smartphone-powered 3D printer.
US Marine Corps doesn’t want Google’s ‘Alpha Dog’ LS3 robots because they’re too loud
The United States Marine Corps has decided to defer the use of its Legged Squad Support System (LS3), also known as BigDog.