Astronomers' record-breaking Milky Way measurement can help with galaxy mapping
The distance of 66,000 light years goes way beyond the previous record for such measurement and could soon help scientists understand the extent of our galaxy.
Richard Branson's Virgin Group bets big on Hyperloop One's 'revolutionary' transport system
Hyperloop transport system revolves around the idea of allowing people to cover more distance in less time.
MIT's edible sensors could soon help doctors diagnose digestive disorders
The unique sensors can be rolled up into a dissolvable capsule and swallowed just like a normal pill.
Massive ring found around weirdly-shaped dwarf planet Haumea
Haumea's size is roughly similar to Pluto's and it takes approximately 285 Earth years to orbit the Sun.
Mysterious hole in Antarctica: Scientists detect massive stretch of water surrounded by sea ice
The gap, measuring around 80,000km2 at the largest, was spotted in the frozen ice of Antarctica's Weddell Sea.
World's largest radio telescope FAST finds two pulsars during trial run
Detection of pulsars could provide scientists more insights into the particles in the space between galaxies.
Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic 6 months away from first spaceflight
The British entrepreneur discussed Virgin Galactic's space tourism plan at the Nordic Business Forum in Finland.
Dow Jones runs fake news story about Google buying Apple
Dow Jones blamed a technical error for the fake news and also dismissed hacking speculation.
MIT's smart imaging tech can help detect objects hidden around blind corners
The imaging tech can even help measure the speed and trajectory of objects hidden around blind corners.
People in Afghanistan to get free mobile access to Wikipedia
Last year, only 12% of the Afghan population had internet access, with just 9% using social media services
Las Vegas shooting: YouTube bans gun modding tutorials after deadly attack
The video-sharing site has expanded its existing policy against "harmful and dangerous content" to take down such videos.
V-280 Valor: Watch Bell's potential Blackhawk replacement during test
The V-280 Valor's tiltrotor design enables it to take off and land vertically like a helicopter, but fly like a propeller-driven plane.
This implant monitors brain signals to treat severe sleep apnea
During testing, the system proved to be much better than conventional methods of treating the serious sleep disorder.
SpaceX to attempt two rocket launches in three days
The first launch has been scheduled for Monday, 9 October, while the second will take place a couple of days later on Wednesday, 11 October.
Tesla postpones Semi truck unveiling but says prototype is 'complete'
The electric truck's official unveiling was initially scheduled for 26 October, but will now be held on 16 November.
US Navy working on 'smart' prosthetics for amputee war veterans
The prosthetics would use a range of sensors to monitor the walking gait of the patient as well as potential infection risks.
Blue Origin will launch tourists into space by April 2019
The CEO of the aerospace company mentioned the timeline during the first meeting of the National Space Council.
Volcanic activity gave Moon an atmosphere 3.5 billion years ago
The revelation comes after an analysis of lunar maria samples – large, dark, basaltic plains formed by ancient volcanic eruptions.
Nasa astronauts successfully repair ISS' robotic arm after spending nearly 7 hours in space
The arm started to experience wear and tear, with one of its two original Latching End Effectors needing a replacement.
New wirelessly-activated 'smart bandage' can accelerate healing
With further refinements and tests, the smart bandage could be used to heal chronic wounds or battlefield injuries quickly.
First ever 360-degree spacewalk video: Russian cosmonauts captured outside ISS in breathtaking clip
The video shows Russian cosmonauts performing maintenance tasks as well as launching nanosatellites.
Airbus flying taxi with four drone-like rotors to take off in 2018
The company has tested the propulsion system of the vehicle and will conduct maiden flight tests by the end of next year.
Dutch surgeons use motion-controlled robot to perform delicate microsurgery
According to surgeons, the robot sutured vessels of 0.3 to 0.8mm in the arm of the patient, who is now doing well.
This life-saving surgical glue can seal wounds in just 60 seconds
Once tested on humans, the elastic adhesive could be used as an instant solution to seal serious wounds at the site of an accident or in war-zones.
Alphabet's DeepMind forms ethics research group to explore AI challenges
The development of artificial intelligence has led to economic concerns.
Honda's new bipedal robot is designed to be used for disaster relief missions
The robot can walk through 26 mm/hour of rain for 20 minutes and can operate in temperatures ranging from -10 to 40 degrees Celsius.
Waymo vs Uber: Trial over self-driving car technology postponed until December
The postponement would allow Alphabet's self-driving car unit more time to review critical evidence in connection with the case.
Alleged image of Tesla's electric semi truck surfaces on Reddit
Last month, Elon Musk tweeted that the unveiling and test-drive of Tesla's unreal 'beast' has been scheduled on 26 October 2017.
Intel's former CEO Paul Otellini dies at 66
Otellini helped Intel win chip-making business for Apple's Mac, which previously used PowerPC processors.
Video shows US Reaper drone crashing into the ground after being shot down by Yemeni rebel forces
The MQ-9 Reaper drone is typically deployed for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions, and sometimes even for air strikes.
