Nasa has found the reason behind Earth's record carbon dioxide spike
Nasa found that heat and droughts in the tropical regions of Africa, Indonesia and South America are responsible for the surge in the release of atmospheric CO2.
Listen to the 'sonic weapon' that made 'dozens' of US diplomats fall ill in Cuba
Over 21 US Embassy officials in Cuba reportedly fell ill and some even suffered brain damage after 'specific attacks' were carried out by unknown assailants using 'sonic weapons'.
Scientists working on octopus-inspired military camouflage material
Researchers are working on a type of artificial skin that can blend in with any surface and could one day be used on robots and as military camouflage.
Microwave-based hard disc drive could expand storage up to 40TB
Using microwave-powered write heads, traditional storage drives can be made to operate at the right energy levels to maximise storage - up to 40 TB in one drive.
Nasa's new X3 ion thruster engine could carry humans to deep space
The X3 is a Hall thruster, a type of ion thruster that creates propulsion by firing a stream of electrically charged atoms, called plasma, out of a nozzle.
Elon Musk just did a Reddit AMA about his plans to colonise Mars: Here are the highlights
Elon Musk did an AMA where he made a few interesting revelations about how far the project has come, including interesting technical details about his rockets.
Giant robot battle between MegaBots and Suidobashi will happen on 17 October: Where to watch live
After nearly two years, the giant robot battle between the US and Japan is all set to take place on 17 October. The event will be live streamed on Twitch.
Watch social robot Sophia talk about artificial intelligence at the UN
Sophia was one of the panellists at the event centred on the rise of technology, specifically AI and its potential to accelerate global development goals.
Samsung CEO Kwon Oh-hyun steps down in surprise move even as company posts record profits
Kwon Oh-hyun was expected to take up a bigger role in the electronics company with heir Lee Jae-yong facing 5 years in prison for corruption.
Equifax's IRS contract suspended 'as a precautionary step' after its website compromised again
Equifax was awarded a contract by the IRS amid criticism of the company's lax security measures, with the firm being held responsible for a breach that involved over 140 million people.
Antarctic ice shelves are melting from within as well, making them a lot more fragile says ESA
The "canyons" are 200m deep and 15km across, and run the entire length of the underside of the Dotson ice shelf.
Watch video: Nissan GT-R driven around Silverstone at over 200 kph using a PS4 controller
The 'Godzilla' GT-R/C was modified by Nissan for the launch of Gran Turismo Sport for PlayStation 4 and driven by Nismo's Jann Mardenborough.
Nasa says the most powerful rocket engines ever made are ready to be mated to its core stage
Nasa's Space Launch System will have the largest and most powerful rocket stage ever assembled and will aid in deep space exploration, including missions to Mars.
Internet of Battlefield Things: US Army wants smart weapons, IoT-powered armour, vehicles, and more
The programme will not be creating new hardware, but rather focus on adapting and connecting existing devices that have sensors, cameras and algorithms to work them.
A hacker stole secrets about fighter jets, bomb kits and more from an Australian defence contractor
Some of the information stolen includes details of Australian Navy vessels, and the attacker reportedly faced little resistance in gaining access.
Dubai airport to have digital tunnel that will scan people's faces as they walk through
Dubai airport is set to install virtual aquariums outfitted with cameras and other biometric scanning devices that can scan people as they walk through.
Encryption creating an 'expectation of privacy against the interests of law enforcement' says US DAG
The fourth amendment, that protects Americans against 'unreasonable searches and seizures', does not apply for end-to-end encryption, according to the US Deputy Attorney General.
Lockheed Martin to develop lasers mounted on drones that destroy ballistic missiles
The Low Power Laser Demonstrator is intended to be mounted on a drone to attack ballistic missiles soon after they are launched.
Estonia working on legislation to give robots and AI legal status, create 'robot-agents'
With AI integrating into everyday life, the debate on how to handle a machine involved in a legal dispute might get a new breakthrough in Estonia.
Watch video: This SpiderMAV drone shoots web-like strings for perching and stabilization
Spider MAV is a drone with an anchoring system that fires a magnetic string to hold it in place from three sides and one from the top for stability.
Darpa's new radar sensor can see through clouds in real time
Darpa has conducted flight tests of their new ViSAR system that can capture live video through clouds. The system can be mounted on a wide range of aerial platforms.
Nasa to demonstrate flying drones in controlled airspace alongside commercial aircraft
Nasa wants to integrate the unmanned aerial system with the national airspace system so that drones and commercial flights can share airspace.
Researchers develop AI that can put an end to online hate speech
The AI has been developed based on online abuse directed at women, African Americans and overweight people.
GM to unveil hydrogen-powered self-driving truck platform that could work wonders in disaster zones
The SURUS is set to be a utilitarian hauler that looks like a skateboard for shipping containers and is capable of going off road, autonomously.
Google parent Alphabet to deploy Project Loon balloons over Puerto Rico to restore connectivity
The FCC has given it approval to Project Loon and Alphabet has said that it will partner with telecommunications services that are already present on the island.
Here's how Nasa plans to chase Neptune's moon Triton as it casts a shadow on Earth
Triton is the largest of Neptune's 13 moons and Nasa says that is has not been studied in 16 years. Nasa is using its flying observatory Sofia for this mission.
Nasa to shift focus from Mars to the Moon, will send humans to the lunar surface
Vice President Mike Pence has said that the Trump administration is intent on sending Americans to the Moon.
Russian army selfie ban: Ministry of defence might ban access to social media for soldiers
The ministry believes shared photographs, video and other details have the potential to reveal military details.
US Navy broadcasts real time location of its vessels and now you can track them online
After collisions with civilian merchant vessels earlier this year, the Navy aims to avoid further accidents by broadcasting its ships' locations.
Scientists find way to regenerate human tissue using body's natural healing processes
This process could one day be used to definitively treat degenerative bone diseases like multiple sclerosis, but the tech is still in its infancy, say researchers.