See the mighty James Webb Space Telescope being unboxed in a cleanroom
A video from the European Space Agency (ESA) shows the James Webb Space Telescope being unboxed from its shipping container and unpacked ahead of its launch.
Researchers use satellites to track ocean microplastics from space
Environmentalists have been raising awareness about microplastics in the oceans. Now, researchers are using a NASA satellite to track the problem.
Mars has a new explorer: NASA’s Perseverance rover lands on the red planet
In an incredible feat of engineering, NASA has once again landed a rover on Mars. The rover touched down safely today after a picture-perfect landing sequence.
This stretchy, recyclable device turns the human body into a battery
In a concept straight out of The Matrix, researchers have developed a wearable device which uses the human body as a battery.
Your next therapy dog could be a biomimetic robot
A new study shows that spending time with a robotic dog as a companion can bring many of the same benefits as spending time with a real dog.
More than meets the eye: NASA’s transforming rover for exploring distant worlds
NASA is developing a new type of rover which can transform to take a shape most suited to the environment.
‘Skyborg’: U.S. Air Force seeks fleet of autonomous planes
The U.S. Air Force is getting serious about autonomous aircraft and aims to acquire a fleet of drones to act as robotic wingmen under its "Skyborg" program.
TikTok and WeChat to be banned from U.S. app stores on Sunday
The popular apps TikTok and WeChat will be banned from app stores in the U.S. from Sunday, September 20, due to President Trump's Executive Order.
Virgin Galactic will conduct crewed test flight of SpaceShipTwo next month
Virgin Galactic will be conducting a crewed test of it SpaceShipTwo next month, inching closer to its plan of taking tourists to the very edge of space.
Rocket Lab’s recent launch contained a surprise 2-in-1 satellite
Rocket Lab's recent launch of an Electron rocket was carrying a secret surprise: A part of the rocket that detached to form a Photon satellite.
SpaceX performs Starship static fire test ahead of hop test
SpaceX has completed its latest test of its new Starship rocket, intended to carry astronauts to the moon and even eventually to Mars.
Blue Origin delivers mockup of new lunar lander to NASA
A collaboration of four aerospace companies lead by Blue Origin is creating a lunar lander for NASA and has just delivered a prototype for testing.
NASA successfully launches its Perseverance rover on mission to Mars
NASA has successfully launched its Perseverance rover on its journey to Mars.
NASA’s Perseverance rover has one final review to pass before launch to Mars
NASA's Perseverance rover is almost ready for its trip to Mars on Thursday, July 30. The next hurdle for the project is the final Launch Readiness Review.
Facebook employees are rebelling against Zuckerberg’s inaction over Trump
Facebook employees typically shy away from criticizing the company publicly, but this week tensions around the site's responsibilities reached boiling point.
NASA’s space shuttle to SpaceX’s Crew Dragon: Crewed spaceflight’s history
This week, SpaceX will launch the first crewed spaceflight from U.S. soil since 2011. How much has changed in spacecraft engineering over the last 10 years?
Everything you need to know about SpaceX and NASA’s historic mission
On 27 May, NASA and SpaceX will launch two astronauts to the ISS on the first crewed flight of the Crew Dragon capsule. Here's how the mission will go ahead.
Hydroxychloroquine linked to higher risk of death in coronavirus patients
There may be potentially deadly side effects to hydroxychloroquine, the drug U.S. President Donald Trump has promoted as a potential cure for the coronavirus.
Facebook buys popular GIF platform Giphy for $400 million
Facebook has bought popular GIF platform Giphy for a reported $400 million. The social media company will integrate the platform into Instagram's features.
Uber to acquire Postmates for $2.65 billion
Between the company's own service Uber Eats and the new acquisition of delivery company Postmates, Uber is now a dominant player in the food delivery industry.
How SpaceX plans to make its Starlink satellites astronomer-friendly
SpaceX has detailed how it intends to minimize disruption to astronomical research caused by the launches of its Starlink satellites at the Astro2020 meeting.
Bill Gates is ‘super-worried’ about a second wave of coronavirus
Bill Gates has shared concerns that the U.S. is vulnerable to a second wave of the coronavirus if states are not careful in lifting social distancing rules.
World Health Organization says ‘Immunity Passports’ are a bad idea
The World Health Organization released a scientific briefing warning that even people who have coronavirus antibodies may be vulnerable to being reinfected.
A Mars simulation crew spent 520 days in confinement. Here are their tips
If you're struggling in quarantine right now, you might look for advice from someone like an astronaut who was part of the ESA's Mars500 simulation study.