Science

Dragon rendezvous with the International Space Station

The Space X Dragon capsule has successfully rendezvoused with the International Space Station (ISS), after being maneuvered into position by station's sophisticated robotic arm.

Captured CO2 + geothermal = ultra-clean power 


Geothermal is among the few renewable sources of electricity that can produce baseload power or provide peak-load power.

From lunar rovers to wet wipes: protecting artifacts on the moon

NASA's a bit concerned that the rush to the moon created by Google's Lunar X Prize could damage historic sites there.

Tractor beam can pull as well as push

Scientists have for the first time created a 'tractor beam' that can pull objects as well as push them.

Chemical analysis can predict volcanic eruptions

Examining crystals formed deep within volcanoes could give a year's warning of impending eruptions, say scientists.

Organic carbon originated on Mars

New, NASA-funded research indicates that very large molecules containing carbon - a key ingredient for the building blocks of life - have originated on Mars.

The dark shadows of Mars

NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity recently used a low sun angle to snap a memorable view of a large Martian crater.

2012 Tesla Model S is ready to roll

There is certainly quite a bit of anticipation building up for Telsa's 2012 Model S electric vehicle (EV).

Marines may soon carry solar backpacks

According to researchers at the US Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), one of the Marine Corps’ most significant challenges is finding a way to provide reliable electricity to soldiers in forward operating bases.

Important building block for quantum internet developed

Scientists at the University of Innsbruck say they've created the first efficient and tunable interface for quantum networks.

Sneezing monkey, giant millipede make top new species list

This year's top ten new species include a blue tarantula, a sneezing monkey and a 'walking cactus'.

New solar cell solves durability problem

Northwestern University researchers developed a new solar cell that, they say, is cheap to produce, efficient and environmentally friendly.

New sensory organ discovered in whales

Scientists at the University of British Columbia and the Smithsonian Institution have discovered a new sensory organ in rorqual whales that appears to tell it when it's worth taking a big gulp.

Inside a Martian tumbleweed rover

Scientists have determined that a wind-driven "tumbleweed" Mars rover would be more than capable of effectively navigating rocky Martian terrain.

Geothermal power growth expected to stay hot

The geothermal power industry continues to grow by leaps and bounds, according to research firm Frost & Sullivan.