The new ESPRESSO four-in-one telescope is a next-generation planet hunter
By harnessing the power of four massive telescopes together, the European Southern Observatory has created a powerful new tool for astronomers searching for Earth-like planets around distant stars.
‘Alien Zoo’ takes you on a virtual journey through an extraterrestrial world
An "Alien Zoo" has opened at a mall in Los Angeles, and you'd better get your tickets fast. The new VR exhibit pushes the boundaries of entertainment with an immersive cinematic trek through a world of extraterrestrial creatures.
Sir Patrick Stewart busts out the Shakespeare at the Sci-Tech Oscar Awards
Innovation in the art of visual effects, from animation to camera design, was recognized at the Sci-Tech Academy Awards hosted by Patrick Stewart on Saturday night.
The newest weapon for the U.S. Marine Corps is a fleet of quadcopter drones
The U.S. military has begun rolling out quadcopter drones to every squad in the Marine Corps. The new program represents a major shift in battlefield planning, as the new devices will be used for everything from surveillance mapping to wargaming exercises.
The world is coming to a fiery end in Hulu’s new original series ‘Hard Sun’
The new pre-apocalyptic conspiracy thriller Hard Sun follows two London cops as they uncover the truth about the future of the world, a secret that powerful government forces are desperate to keep hidden.
SpaceX blew up its own booster rocket after it splashed down in the ocean
A booster rocket from a recent SpaceX Falcon 9 satellite launch survived a spashdown in the Atlantic ocean, leading to a potentially hazardous situation. Although an Air Force air strike was considered, the company eventually blew it up itself.
Buckle up for a thrill ride on the world’s largest Lego wooden roller coaster
Lego architect Chairudo has created a massive replica of the El Toro wooden coaster at Six Flags, complete with a camera in the front car so you can experience it yourself. The huge project took months to build using tens of thousands of Legos.
NASA’s InSight lander passes its final tests, ready for the trip to Mars
After a two-year delay, NASA's InSight lander just completed its final testing phase and will soon be on its way to the red planet. The lander will study "Marsquakes" and other seismic activity during its two-year-long mission.
Tesla and Australia will turn 50,000 homes into a virtual solar power plant
The state of South Australia has once again teamed up with Tesla, this time to create a network of houses installed with solar power panels and batteries to create a giant power grid.
Airbus Vahana pilotless air taxi prototype completes its first test flight
The Vahana prototype recently completed its first test flight in Oregon, marking the Airbus venture's initial steps towards an all-electric autonomous urban air taxi.
‘Sea Hunter,’ a drone ship with no crew, just joined the U.S. Navy fleet
After two years of testing and evaluation by DARPA and the military, command of the "Sea Hunter," an unmanned autonomous warship, has been officially passed to the U.S. Navy.
For the first time, scientists discover exoplanets in a galaxy far, far away
For the first time, astrophysicists have confirmed the existence of exoplanets beyond the Milky Way galaxy. Using a technique known as microlensing, the researchers revealed that there could be trillions of planets in a galaxy 3.8 billion light years away.
Tesla will showcase its solar tech with expansion into Home Depot stores
Tesla has big plans for renewable energy, and that extends all the way down to individual homeowners. The company will begin demonstrating its solar power panels and Powerwall batteries at Home Depot locations across the country.
Strava responds to claims that its app compromised military secrecy
The popular Strava "Heatmap" can show popular jogging trails and bike routes from around the world, but it can also inadvertently reveal the locations of U.S. military personnel in secret locations.
The Rocket Lab founder just launched a giant disco ball into orbit
The private space company Rocket Lab just successfully deployed three satellites into orbit, along with a giant mirrored ball that will orbit the Earth every 90 minutes.
An amateur astronomer just discovered a long-lost NASA zombie satellite
While searching for spy satellites in orbit, amateur astronomer discovered signals from a NASA project called IMAGE that was thought to have been lost years ago.
‘Saturday Night Live’ goes behind the scenes of the Amazon HQ competition
Jeff Bezos and his trusty sidekick Alexa are personally screening applicants for the new Amazon HQ in the latest Saturday Night Live sketch.
NBA star Paul George teams up with PlayStation for his new Nike signature shoe
NBA star Paul George's new Nike signature shoe reflects his love of gaming, with a light-up PlayStation logo.
The Amazon Go checkout-free grocery store opens to the public January 22
After more than a year of employee-only testing, the Amazon Go grocery store in Seattle is finally open for business.
NASA just tested the tiny nuclear reactor it could use for a Martian colony
NASA just tested a small nuclear reactor in the Nevada desert, hoping that it can be used for expeditions to the moon or even Mars.
This home robot will clean your house, find your keys, then bring you a beer
Unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show, the Aeolis home robot uses advanced AI to become an invaluable home companion.
‘The Continental’ TV series set in the John Wick universe is coming to Starz
The denizens of the Continental hotel will be the focus of this new TV series from Starz set in the John Wick universe.
After a monthlong stay at the space station, Dragon capsule returns to Earth
Returning from its second visit to the ISS, the reused Dragon capsule, loaded with two tons of cargo, splashed down successfully.
Lunar lava tubes may provide access to vast polar ice reservoirs on the moon
Analysis by scientists at SETI indicate that subterranean lava tubes on the moon may provide access to massive underground glaciers.