Iraq is planning a solar powered skyscraper that’s 1,000 feet taller than the Burj Khalifa
The Iraq-based architecture firm AMBS just announced plans on building a 3,780-foot tall skyscraper in Iraq that will operate entirely on solar energy.
DARPA’s latest project? A brain implant capable of restoring lost memories
Backed by President Obama and developed by DARPA, the Restoring Active Memory program hopes to allow those suffering brain injuries to make memories again.
The world’s first supersonic private jet will be ready to hit the skies in 2023
Flexjet, a private luxury jet company, just announced it plans on buying 20 AS2 supersonic jets from the Texas-based airplane manufacturer, Aerion.
Researchers at the University of Washington just developed a real-life ‘freeze ray’
A team of engineers at the University of Washington just successfully created the world's first laser capable of cooling liquids instead of heating them.
Parrot’s Bebop 2 drone boasts better specs, 2x the flight time, and more autonomy
Drone manufacturer Parrot just announced plans to release the highly anticipated follow-up to its Bebop line of drones, aptly called the Bebop 2.
Russian scientists have figured out how to 3D print working thyroid glands for mice
The Russian-based 3D Bioprinting Solutions announced successful testing of a 3D-printed mice thyroid at this year's Biofabrication 2015 conference.
Amazingly, this 3D-printed supercar can go from 0 to 60 faster than a Ferrari
Faster and lighter than a Ferrari, the world's first 3D-printed supercar is a product of brilliant innovation and a desire to preserve the environment.
As lavish as ever, Dubai’s Fire Service might soon use jetpacks to fight fires
At the Dubai Air Show this week, Martin Aircraft and the Dubai Civil Defence recently announced a partnership which would outfit firefighters with jetpacks.
Thanks to Konami, an amputee gamer will soon sport a Metal Gear Solid-themed prosthetic
To help an amputee gamer get back to gaming, Konami teamed with renowned robotics experts to create a prosthetic arm based on the Metal Gear Solid series.
Construction is nearly complete on DARPA’s crazy submarine-hunting drone
Defense agency DARPA is nearing completion of an anti-submarine autonomous drone that has the ability to track and trail even the quietest submarines.
The world’s largest 3D-printed drone is also its fastest, clocking in at 150 MPH
A team of engineers just unveiled the world's largest and fastest 3D-printed drone at the Dubai Airshow, revealing a UAV that flies at a blistering 150 mph.
This algae-eating drone hopes to clean up the Baltic Sea for good
A Swedish design student just created an innovative drone which would help clean up the toxic algae buildup occurring in large parts of the Baltic Sea.
Check out this video of Dubai’s ‘Jetmen’ flying next to the world’s largest passenger plane
Swiss stuntman Yves Rossy and protege Vince Reffet took to the skies of Dubai recently to soar alongside a massive Airbus A380 with nothing but a jetpack.
This giant quadcopter drone launches fixed-wing UAVs, then retrieves them with a skyhook
Boeing subsidiary Insitu recently unveiled its Flying Launch and Recovery System which allows a quadcopter drone to launch and retrieve fixed-wing UAVs.
BAE Systems just invested $30M in a new rocket engine that could revolutionize space travel
The United Kingdom-based BAE Systems just invested roughly $31.7 million to help research and develop the revolutionary SABRE hybrid rocket engine.
NASA confirms that the ‘impossible’ EmDrive thruster really works, after new tests
Researchers at NASA's Eagleworks Lab just conducted careful testing of the controversial EmDrive and reported signs of thrust -- despite stricter testing procedures
NASA just published its official report on last year’s Antares rocket explosion
Nearly a year after Orbital ATK's failed Antares mission, NASA published a report detailing its findings on why the rocket exploded shortly after launching.
Archaeologists are going to map the interior of Egypt’s pyramids with cosmic ray muons
A group of scientists from Egypt, Japan, Canada, and France just teamed up to scan Egypt's pyramids in an effort to reveal one of Earth's longest secrets.
NASA is going to fly the Cassini spacecraft through a geyser on Saturn’s moon Enceladus
On Wednesday, NASA plans to send its Cassini spacecraft nearly 30 miles from the surface of Saturn's moon Enceladus to gather information on its icy plumes.
Revolutionary skin-tight spacesuit is designed to mimic the effects of gravity on the body
To help combat the effects of microgravity on astronauts, Dr. James Waldie developed a skintight spacesuit which mimics the effects of Earth's gravity.
Nobody’s at the controls of this self-flying, fire-fighting helicopter
Lockheed Martin and Kaman's self-flying K-MAX helicopter just successful demonstrated its ability to accurately and dependably help fight wildfires.
A recent study shows humans prefer interacting with robots who have flaws
Researchers at UK's University of Lincoln just concluded a study which found humans prefer interacting with robots who have the ability to make mistakes.
US drone operators will soon have to register their aircraft with the federal government
Members of the FAA and Department of Transportation announced Monday drone owners will soon be required to register their aircraft with the U.S. government.
Hendo plans to unveil its second-generation hoverboard next week
Kickstarter success Hendo says it plans on officially unveiling its second-generation hoverboard on Oct. 21, and turned to skateboarder Tony Hawk for help.
This off-grid concept house shares energy with a hybrid companion car
A team of designers just unveiled a revolutionary 3D-printed home that has the ability to pull power from a companion hybrid-electric car parked nearby.
The Army is testing a smart grenade launcher that can take out hidden targets
The United States Army announced it will soon begin acceptance testing of the XM25 grenade launcher which possesses the ability to hit covered targets.
The Department of Defense plans to unveil its Iron Man-style TALOS suit in 2018
The Department of Defense just announced it plans on unveiling its Iron Man-like Tactical Light Operator Suit as soon as 2018 after extensive testing.
Researchers at Brown University are growing disembodied brains for experimentation
A group of researchers at Brown University just published a scientific paper detailing how to build working miniature brains from living rodent tissue.