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Starliner: Why a SpaceX rival could finally free NASA from Russian dependence
A software malfunction prevented the Boeing Starliner from docking with the ISS in 2020. NASA and Boeing both hope their second shot at a rendezvous fairs better.
Tesla Cybertruck release date: Elon Musk reveals a disappointing update
Tesla's all-electric pickup truck is set to complete the firm's plan to bring electric vehicles to the mass market.
Is Jeff Bezos an astronaut? Expert reveals a new term for space tourism
As space tourism enters a new phase, the question re-emerges of who actually counts as an astronaut.
WATCH: Hands-free driving is coming to GMC's pickups — even when towing
It's not self-driving, but it's about as close as you can get.
The one reason it’s dangerous to give your robot a “birthday.”
5 innovative robots and innovations at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics
It's more than just robots that play basketball.
This squirming robotic superstructure is the next Roomba
But don’t call it intelligence.
Are the Boston Dynamics robots really dancing? The creepy video, explained
No, dancing robots aren’t the next TikTok dance stars.
You need to watch the most overlooked sci-fi cult thriller on Amazon Prime ASAP
Before "Mandy," Panos Cosmatos explored the sinister allure of nostalgia, cults, and ESP in this psychotropic science-fiction freak-out.
You need to watch the most underrated robot sci-fi movie on Amazon Prime ASAP
This robot movie from director Alex Proyas is an unfairly underrated sci-fi blockbuster.
Ingenuity flight 9 soars and more: Understand the world in 9 images
Robots are learning to smile and it's making humans cringe
Researchers from Columbia University have designed a robot that can smile just like a human, but just how well humans will react to this is yet to be seen.
'Foundation' Apple TV trailer changes the books in one major way
At least one pivotal character in the new Foundation trailer doesn’t come from the books at all.
You need to watch 2020's best indie sci-fi movie on Amazon Prime ASAP
The twisty, underrated sci-fi drama 'Archive' is low-budget filmmaking at its finest.
Everything you need to know about Horizon Forbidden West
Would you trust a robot hairdresser? A researcher explains why you shouldn't
Trust is a fickle thing to earn, and robots aren’t quite there yet.
Are the Boston Dynamics robots really dancing? The creepy video, explained
No, dancing robots aren’t the next TikTok dance stars.
Experimental locust design could change the future of flight
Locusts are gliding experts, and scientists want to build bio-inspired wings.
The Pentagon UFO Report is just the beginning. Here’s what happens next.
Four big mysteries remain, and three groups can solve them.
You need to watch the best sci-fi war movie on Netflix ASAP
The best of both worlds, ready to stream.
A computer smaller than a penny just solved an ecological mystery
Pinned to the shells of snails, they share the secrets of a resilient species
'Quiet Place Part 2' VFX supervisor says the aliens' origins don't matter
VFX supervisor Scott Farrar, who retires from the industry with 'A Quiet Place Part II,' reveals how the newest film refines its unforgettable monsters.
The military is funding a "living pharmacy" scientists can stick inside you
The device will use genetically engineered, light-sensitive cells to hack your body’s natural processes.
You need to watch the best sci-fi war movie on Netflix ASAP
This 2016 Netflix original takes all the tenets of military action movies and adds a haunting sci-fi twist.
How 'Profile' director mastered the art of Skype thrillers before Covid-19
Before Covid-19, Timur Bekmambetov was obsessed with "Screenlife" movies. Now, he wants to share his knowledge with everyone else.
Falcon and the Winter Soldier just revealed the MCU's unlikely new Iron Man
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is still missing Tony Stark, but it may have something even better.
We’re now one step closer to the quantum internet
“This is the first time a network has been constructed from quantum processors.”
Why is the Pentagon releasing a UFO report, anyway?
Five answers for your need-to-know questions.
Transport
Starliner: Why a SpaceX rival could finally free NASA from Russian dependence
A software malfunction prevented the Boeing Starliner from docking with the ISS in 2020. NASA and Boeing both hope their second shot at a rendezvous fairs better.
Tesla Cybertruck release date: Elon Musk reveals a disappointing update
Tesla's all-electric pickup truck is set to complete the firm's plan to bring electric vehicles to the mass market.
WATCH: Hands-free driving is coming to GMC's pickups — even when towing
It's not self-driving, but it's about as close as you can get.
The GMC Canyon AT4 delivers in one very crucial area: Watch
The off-road truck looks even better on-road.
To meet new worker demands, bosses need to think like Airbnb hosts
These radical designs could make for greener workspaces and happier employees.
Flying cars are "imminent" new study finds
Science fiction has been promising us flying cars for decades, but now a new super-heated battery design could finally make this a reality for eVTOL.
EV charging just took a big step forward thanks to an unlikely retail chain
It will be one of the largest retailer-owned charging networks in the country. Here's how 7-Eleven (yes, the Slurpee chain) is helping to solve an EV problem.
This is the year the first baby will be born in space
A permanent Moon colony could become a reality in a few decades.
Algae, house-flies, and 4 other weird foods scientists say are the future
“To future-proof our food supply we must pioneer completely new ways of farming.”
One big energy bet could end California's drought, but really
With the climate changing and droughts on the rise, big changes are needed in order to save the state.
What happens if we solve climate change?
“It's very important that we take steps, and we take them rapidly.”
Scientists reveal the strange cause behind a "biblical plague" in Las Vegas
Scientists reveal that artificial light pollution played a role in the 2019 event which caused 45 million grasshoppers to descend over Las Vegas.
Exclusive: Virgin Hyperloop's historic pod is going to the Smithsonian
Virgin Hyperloop's headline-making transportation pod is going on a bigger trip than ever.
Self-driving cars: One politician's plan to avoid chaos in California
California state senator Ben Allen is on a mission to prepare for the future of autonomy.
F-150 Raptor: A futuristic archetype for the American pick-up
The Raptor is an absolute unit.
Virgin Hyperloop: incredible video shows how people will ride 700 mph tube
The futuristic pod transit system has taken a step forward, following its successful passenger test.
Intelligent life
The one reason it’s dangerous to give your robot a “birthday.”
The wondrous reason scientists are racing to map the sea floor by 2030
The OTHER final frontier.
A computer can predict if you prefer Rothko or Monet. Here’s how.
Your art preferences may inform what you buy in the future.
You need to watch the most underrated AI thriller on Netflix ASAP
This 2018 thriller takes a classic story of determination and gives it a futuristic sci-fi twist.
Clean Energy
These Moon-bound boxes turn sand into solar energy
A startup wants to send solar panel factories to Earth’s deserts. Then, the Moon.
Tesla shareholders battle CEO Elon Musk over $2.6 billion SolarCity deal
Elon Musk goes to court; The Boring Company digs Florida; Musk plans a new factory.
One animal destroying the planet could also be critical to saving it
The cow’s foul stomach could fix our plastic waste problems — here’s how.
5 ways space science is bettering life on Earth
Tesla Q2 2021 earnings: 5 biggest takeaways
Cybertruck schedule, a new battery plan, and more.
Tesla Cybertruck release date: Elon Musk reveals a disappointing update
Tesla's all-electric pickup truck is set to complete the firm's plan to bring electric vehicles to the mass market.
India wants Tesla, but does Elon Musk want India? It's complicated.
Tesla considers India; SpaceX signs a NASA contract; Elon Musk defends bitcoin.
Tesla: Elon Musk says he will break with a 200-year-old tradition in future electric cars
Tesla is moving away from using a tried and tested battery chemistry in its vehicles, and it shows how the landscape is changing.
When will Elon Musk go to space? SpaceX timeline reveals vital difference to Blue Origin
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk is one of the key figureheads in the emergent new space race, but he hasn't gone to space himself.
Jeff Bezos: How the clumsy approach of a billionaire could’ve gone differently
A miniscule tweak could have changed everything.
Tesla's Full Self-Driving is now a monthly subscription
Tesla unveils FSD subscription; SpaceX snubs the FAA; a third drone ship debuts.
SpaceX Starship orbital flight: launch date and plan for Mars rocket test
SpaceX is gearing up to launch the Starship into orbit, the biggest test yet for the ship designed to send humans to Mars and beyond.
SpaceX Starship: FAA warning could be a huge step backward for Elon Musk
Musk and the FAA have a long history of butting heads.
SpaceX: The key to getting to Mars could come from an unlikely source
Former NASA astronaut Leland Melvin is tackling a smell that’s out of this world.
SpaceX: How a Mars “spy satellite” engineer tracked Musk’s Tesla Roadster
An engineer who helped develop a camera for Mars has built a tool to track the most fascinating car in the Solar System.
Elon Musk is going to space, but not on a SpaceX ship
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has reportedly purchased a ticket for Virgin Galactic.
Starliner: Why a SpaceX rival could finally free NASA from Russian dependence
A software malfunction prevented the Boeing Starliner from docking with the ISS in 2020. NASA and Boeing both hope their second shot at a rendezvous fairs better.
Tesla Cybertruck release date: Elon Musk reveals a disappointing update
Tesla's all-electric pickup truck is set to complete the firm's plan to bring electric vehicles to the mass market.
Is Jeff Bezos an astronaut? Expert reveals a new term for space tourism
As space tourism enters a new phase, the question re-emerges of who actually counts as an astronaut.
WATCH: Hands-free driving is coming to GMC's pickups — even when towing
It's not self-driving, but it's about as close as you can get.
The GMC Canyon AT4 delivers in one very crucial area: Watch
The off-road truck looks even better on-road.
Rivian R1T and R1S release date, price, specs, range, and towing for the exciting Tesla rival
The Amazon- and Ford-funded EV startup has the most anticipated new EVs this side of the Cybertruck (and the Ford F-150 Lightning)
5 innovative robots and innovations at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics
It's more than just robots that play basketball.
Look: Science explains Florida man walking on water
Despite a false start, this technology may just work.
Tesla: Elon Musk says he will break with a 200-year-old tradition in future electric cars
Tesla is moving away from using a tried and tested battery chemistry in its vehicles, and it shows how the landscape is changing.
When will Elon Musk go to space? SpaceX timeline reveals vital difference to Blue Origin
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk is one of the key figureheads in the emergent new space race, but he hasn't gone to space himself.
2021 Polestar 1 review: A stunner that will appeal to your inner geek
Old and new combine in perfect Swedish harmony for an ultra-rare luxury treat
The 4 Best Cheap Underwater Cameras
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