U.S. Space Force first launch: How to watch live
The U.S. Space Force will launch a military communications satellite into geostationary orbit as part of a national security mission on Thursday, March 26.
Worried about bills during the coronavirus pandemic? This A.I. lawyer can help
The DoNotPay A.I. lawyer tool has helped tens of thousands dispute parking tickets and fight robocall scammers. Now it's helping delay imminent bill payments.
Stanford’s shape-shifting ‘balloon animal’ robot could one day explore space
This unusual soft robotics project exhibits some impressive shape-shifting abilities. Its creators think it could one day be used to help explore other planets.
Deep-space missions impacted by coronavirus, says European Space Agency
Lack of key on-site staff has forced the European Space Agency to pause operations on four of its deep-space probes. Staff are working remotely due to COVID-19.
All traditions are scrapped: Keeping coronavirus off the ISS
With the outbreak of coronavirus affecting every area of life, you might be surprised that space agencies intend to send more astronauts to the ISS next month.
French police the latest to use speaker drones to enforce coronavirus lockdown
French cops are the latest to attach loudspeakers to drones and use them to blast orders at people who should be indoors during the COVID-19 lockdown.
How to survive self isolation, according to an astronaut
Retired Canadian astronaut and national treasure Chris Hadfield has made a video offering advice on how to cope with isolation during the coronavirus outbreak.
See massive stars being born in a corner of the Tarantula Nebula
The Hubble Space Telescope has captured a stunning image of a region of massive star formation called LHA 120-N 150 on the outskirts of the Tarantula Nebula.
NASA suspends work on the James Webb Space Telescope
NASA is suspending work on its troubled James Webb Space Telescope due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Curiosity rover snaps a selfie of Mars’ rocky Greenheugh Pediment
NASA's Curiosity rover recently conquered its steepest ever slope in area called the Greenheugh Pediment, which the rover captured in a selfie.
Always-on illness detection system could help prevent future viral outbreaks
FluSense is a portable surveillance device powered by machine learning, and it could one day be used to track viral outbreaks to help stop them from spreading.
Can a supercomputer save us from the coronavirus? We spoke to the man who knows
At the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory, researchers are using an IBM supercomputer to lay the groundwork for a coronavirus vaccine.
NASA asks for the public’s help to design a robot for digging on the moon
NASA has developed a robot for digging on the moon, and it wants the public's help in designing a part of it called the bucket drum.
NASA’s Perseverance rover almost ready for its trip to Mars
NASA has completed installation and testing of one of the final parts of the Perseverance rover, which is set to explore the Red Planet in a few months' time.
NASA suspends work on Space Launch System and Orion, may delay moon mission
Following outbreaks of coronavirus at a number of its facilities, NASA has announced that it will suspend both its Space Launch System and Orion projects.
Brain-stimulating implant can turn down Parkinson’s symptoms as required
Special brain implants could help reduce the effects of Parkinson’s disease. The treatment is a variation on conventional deep brain stimulation treatment.
Startup creates $135 coronavirus test you can take at home
Medical-testing startup Everywell will soon offer a direct-to-consumer home test kit for the coronavirus, officially known as COVID-19. The kit will cost $135.
Because 2020’s not crazy enough, a robot mouth is singing A.I. prayers in Paris
In these troubling, confusing times, it can be tough to know who to turn to for help. One possible answer? A disembodied robot mouth chanting A.I. prayers.
Tesla, other carmakers could repurpose factories to build ventilators
Elon Musk says he will repurpose factories to build ventilators if there’s a shortage amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. GM and Ford could chip in as well.
SpaceX and NASA still set for historic May mission despite coronavirus
Despite coronavirus concerns, SpaceX and NASA are still on for a historic May mission marking the first launch of U.S. astronauts on a U.S. rocket since 2011.
NASA ramps up remote working measures to tackle coronavirus
NASA has instructed all of its employees to work from home as part of ongoing measures to protect its workforce and slow the spread of the coronavirus.
3D-printed ventilator valves help out Italian hospital rocked by coronavirus
What do you do when a crucial component of a life-saving piece of medical equipment is in hopelessly short supply? You 3D print yourself a supply, of course.
Skillshare unlocks thousands of courses for students at home amid coronavirus
With schools closed during the coronavirus outbreak, Skillshare is opening up its extensive list of unique class offerings for high school and college students.
This app could tell you if you crossed paths with someone who has coronavirus
The free, open-source app shares location data between people’s phones to let them know if they have come in contact with someone who has the coronavirus.
How to keep astronauts sane: The psychology of long-duration space missions
If we ever hope to send a manned mission to Mars, then we're going to have to confront not only out technological but also our psychological limitations.
Cargo ship-scrubbing HullSkater robot is like a Roomba for the high seas
Not only will this Roomba-style cleaning robot help keep cargo ships looking fresh, it could help save the environment, too. Here's how.
U.S. government and big tech want to use location data to fight coronavirus
Facebook, Google, and other tech companies are in talks with the U.S. government to examine compiling location data to follow the spread of the coronavirus.
Thermal AR glasses give screening for possible coronavirus a high-tech twist
An AR headset equipped with thermal imaging technology could prove useful in helping spot those with elevated temperatures during the coronavirus pandemic.
Spanish cops deploy speaker-drones to enforce coronavirus lockdown
Spain has told its citizens to stay indoors for the next 15 days as part of measures to tackle the coronavirus, and it's using drones to enforce the order.
Israel seeks treasure trove of sensitive phone data to track coronavirus cases
The classified dataset would help the government decide what citizens should be quarantined based on if they crossed paths with someone who has the coronavirus.
Virtual learning: How to keep your kids engaged while they’re off from school
A lot of kids are home from school these next few weeks due to the coronavirus, but that doesn’t mean they have to pause educational and interactive learning.
NASA’s Orion craft completes space environment testing ahead of lunar mission
NASA has completed space environment testing on its Orion spacecraft, which will be launched as part of the planned Artemis lunar mission sometime in 2024.
NASA’s InSight lander is winning the battle to free its stuck drill
Over on Mars, NASA's InSight lander is finally making progress toward freeing its drill, which has been stuck in the Martian soil for a year.
Alphabet-owned Verily pilots a coronavirus screening website in California
Google's life sciences research sister company, Verily, is debuting a coronavirus risk screening and testing website in California.