Super-Earth 55 Cancri e might have an atmosphere like ours
Exoplanet 55 Cancri e is located around 40-light years away from us and is twice as big as the Earth.
Researchers decode the mystery behind Pluto's super cold temperatures
The tiny planet is chilled at -203 degrees Celsius, which is way lower than what was initially noted through instruments on Earth.
Lockheed Martin's Iron Man-style exoskeleton could soon help soldiers carry heavy equipment over rough terrain
The device works on Dermoskeleton technology, which uses advanced sensors to reduce the amount of stress on the knees and lower back.
Watch Boston Dynamics' humanoid Atlas robot doing backflips like a pro
According to Boston Dynamics, Atlas runs on battery power and has been built from 3D-printed parts.
China plans to build nuclear-powered space shuttle by 2040
The space shuttle is part of the long-term roadmap recently revealed by the main contractor for China's space programme.
Tesla Semi: Everything you want to know about the new 500-mile electric truck
The truck can go 0-60mph in 5 seconds and has a 400-mile range on a single 30-minute charge via Tesla's new Megacharger network.
Listen: whistler waves that trigger high-energy particle downpours on the upper atmosphere
Loss of high-energy electrons into Earth's upper atmosphere leads to beautiful auroral displays.
China building world's fastest wind tunnel to test aircraft capable of reaching US within 14 minutes
The advanced testing facility would enable ground-based trials and reduce the possibility of failure.
Watch four 'mysterious' fireballs streak across the sky in the US and Europe
The fireballs flashed across the night sky for a few seconds before disappearing.
Leonid meteor shower 2017: Where and when to watch the stunning show of 'shooting stars'
The famous cosmic event occurs when Earth passes through the trail of debris left behind by icy comet Tempel-Tuttle.
Massive robotic camera that captures sky area equal to 247 full moons sees 'first light'
With this new camera, astronomers will be able to scan the sky quickly to discover near-earth asteroids, comets, explosion of giant stars, and supermassive black holes.
Nasa tests advanced supersonic parachute to enable smooth Mars 2020 mission landing
The spacecraft will be entering the atmosphere of the red planet at speeds going beyond 12,000mph.
Here is how CRISPR gene editing tech severs a DNA strand
CRISPR has been used in a range of applications such as creating pigs with less fat or identifying the gene that could help prevent miscarriages.
Astronomers just spotted two incredibly massive 'starburst' galaxies on a collision course
The galactic pair, dubbed ADFS-27, is located approximately 12.7 billion light-years away from Earth.
Airbus Vahana: Aerospace giant's 'flying car' could make its first flight sooner than expected
The electric, tilt-rotor vehicle was recently shipped to a new testing range in Pendleton, Oregon.
Elon Musk promises to 'blow your mind' with Tesla semi truck unveiling
Musk had previously tweeted that the specs of the vehicle are better than anything he has seen reported.
Uber's agreement with SoftBank paves way for multibillion-dollar investment into company
The deal would see SoftBank and other firms investing about $1bn in the company and following up with a tender offer over subsequent weeks.
Bill Gates buys land to develop Belmont, a new smart city in Arizona
Bill Gates' investment firm has invested approximately $80m (£61m) to buy nearly 25,000 acres of undeveloped land in Arizona.
This super-sensitive, flexible material generates electric energy on being stretched or compressed
The thin and flexible material works on the piezoelectric effect – the idea of converting mechanical stress into electric charges.
Here's how Nasa plans to save astronauts' lives if its massive rocket carrying Orion capsule explodes
The massive SLS rocket will carry four astronauts in Orion spacecraft and will produce a thrust of 8.8 million pounds at lift off.
Nasa rocket launch to International Space Station delayed as stray plane flew into restricted area
The unexpected entry of the flying guest has led Orbital ATK, which has a $1.9bn contract with Nasa for ISS resupply missions, to postpone the rocket launch to November 12.
These super-thin probes can map hundreds of neurons in real time
The probes provide scientists an opportunity to understand how neurons in the brain coordinate to process information.
Hubble captures 'light echo' rippling from rare Supernova explosion
The cosmic event, dubbed SN 2014J, was discovered in January 2014 in the nearby starbust galaxy Messier 82.
World's first hydrogen-powered passenger trains to run on German tracks from December 2021
The low-floor passenger train, dubbed Coradia iLint, will have a maximum range of up to 1,000km and a top speed of 140kmph.
Space Launch System: First launch of Nasa's most powerful rocket could be shifted to 2020
The first configuration of the Space Launch System (SLS) vehicle, called Block 1, will use twin five-segment solid rocket boosters and four RS-25 liquid propellant engines.
This 3D-printed reflector uses aluminium foil to direct Wi-Fi signals to the room of your choice
The reflector gives enhanced Wi-Fi control by limiting signals to the desired area and cutting off radio wave transmission to other regions.
SpaceX's next-gen Merlin rocket engine explodes during key test in Texas
"We are now conducting a thorough and fully transparent investigation of the root cause," the company said.
These 145-million-year-old fossil teeth suggest man's earliest ancestors looked like rats
The discovery was made when University of Portsmouth's Grant Smith was looking at Cretaceous-era rocks collected on the coast for a dissertation project.
Watch how the world's most powerful rocket might lift off in this breathtaking video
The first configuration of SLS vehicle will stand 322-ft tall, which is higher than the statue of liberty.
US Air Force ropes in Lockheed Martin to develop high-power lasers for fighter jets
According to reports, the weapon will likely be deployed on the planes that are most vulnerable in the modern battlefield.