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Toyota bZ4X price, release date, range, and specs for the 2023 EV crossover
After decades of hybrids, this oddly named crossover will be Toyota's first foray into the EV world.
Nissan Ariya price, release date, range, interior, and specs for the 2023 EV crossover
Nissan was one of the first in the EV game with the Leaf, and it hopes the Ariya will take EVs to everyday Americans.
Orbital Reef: NASA just selected Blue Origin team to build ISS successor
Blue Origin, Sierra Space, and others plan to build a new private space station in low-Earth orbit.
Cyberquad: Tesla’s latest electric vehicle could attract a surprising new market
The Cyberquad for Kids is an electric vehicle on the small scale.
You need to watch the best robot apocalypse movie on Amazon Prime ASAP
This Yojimbo-by-way-of-Terminator B-movie is so incredibly bad that it's good.
Look: Scientists reveal biological “robots” that self-replicate
Is this real life?
Look: “Super jelly” experiment defies the laws of physics
This is essentially Flubber — but real.
The most underrated sci-fi sequel on HBO Max reveals a real controversial technology
“Imagine what problems we could solve if we had IQs of 10,000 or more. Why not?”
Matrix 4 poster reveals a return to one iconic location
The official poster for 'Matrix 4' is here and it is glorious. But the biggest clue to the plot of 'Resurrection' could be hiding in the film's new tagline.
You need to watch the most evocative sci-fi series on Amazon Prime ASAP
Now is the perfect time to catch up on the first season of this unforgettable adventure series.
Fake falcons and faux fish: 5 robotic animal imitators built for science
Biomimetic bots can teach researchers a lot about how creatures interact in the natural world
Lost in Space Season 3 trailer fixes the Netflix show's biggest plot hole
Why do these robots do what they do?
Look: Telepresence robots may be the future of travel
Why go to the trouble of booking a flight, hotel, and car to travel around the world when you can simply drop into a telepresence robot and travel from home?
You need to watch the most underrated sci-fi thriller on HBO Max before it leaves next week
Androids gone berserk! In 1973!
Matrix 4 theory reveals a new Neo power hidden in the original trilogy
One scene from Reloaded could reveal how Neo and his allies will succeed in Resurrections.
One surprising trick will help humans avoid a dystopian 'Matrix' future
Machines can’t do everything.
Dancing Boston Dynamics robot and more: Understand the world through 10 images
Look: A dime-sized robot wants to burrow into your stomach — for science
The doctor will see you now.
Covid-19 exposed the one huge reason doctors remain so crucial in the era of A.I.
Medicine is being increasingly performed by robots and smart apps, but this "sexy new technology" may have just as many downsides and benefits.
La Palma volcanic eruption and more: Understand the world through 8 images
A radical new camouflage tech borrows its inspiration from squid relatives
Now you see it, now you don’t.
Alice Eve defends her controversial Star Trek scene: “I’m proud of that”
Alice Eve, who stars in the new sci-fi film Warning, reflects on her much-criticized Star Trek moment.
6 real innovations inspired by science fiction
Would you lend your car to James Bond? 'No Time to Die' supervisor on 007's Aston Martin
CLX Horus is the perfect gateway to PC gaming
Building your rig feels like a game.
Bitcoin scams: How to spot and avoid the 5 worst cryptocurrency frauds
Westworld’s Lisa Joy is breaking the loop with Reminiscence
The sci-fi thriller, in theaters and on HBO Max, marks an extension of Joy’s creative partnership with Thandiwe Newton.
Science brings some mind-bending James Bond tech to life
This new potential military tech could be hiding in plain sight.
Are the Boston Dynamics robots really dancing? The creepy video, explained
No, dancing robots aren’t the next TikTok dance stars.
Experimental locust design could change the future of flight
Locusts are gliding experts, and scientists want to build bio-inspired wings.
The Pentagon UFO Report is just the beginning. Here’s what happens next.
Four big mysteries remain, and three groups can solve them.
You need to watch the best sci-fi war movie on Netflix ASAP
The best of both worlds, ready to stream.
A computer smaller than a penny just solved an ecological mystery
Pinned to the shells of snails, they share the secrets of a resilient species
'Quiet Place Part 2' VFX supervisor says the aliens' origins don't matter
VFX supervisor Scott Farrar, who retires from the industry with 'A Quiet Place Part II,' reveals how the newest film refines its unforgettable monsters.
The military is funding a "living pharmacy" scientists can stick inside you
The device will use genetically engineered, light-sensitive cells to hack your body’s natural processes.
You need to watch the best sci-fi war movie on Netflix ASAP
This 2016 Netflix original takes all the tenets of military action movies and adds a haunting sci-fi twist.
Transport
Toyota bZ4X price, release date, range, and specs for the 2023 EV crossover
After decades of hybrids, this oddly named crossover will be Toyota's first foray into the EV world.
Nissan Ariya price, release date, range, interior, and specs for the 2023 EV crossover
Nissan was one of the first in the EV game with the Leaf, and it hopes the Ariya will take EVs to everyday Americans.
Cyberquad: Tesla’s latest electric vehicle could attract a surprising new market
The Cyberquad for Kids is an electric vehicle on the small scale.
Tesla Cyberquad: Release date, specs, and details for Elon Musk's ATV
Tesla plans to release its first all-electric all-terrain vehicle.
Is planting trees good for cities? Why this question misses an essential truth
This is a two-way street.
Climate crisis: 6 resilient cities using infrastructure to beat the heat
This is what we should be doing.
Look: Future colonies on Mars could be built with human blood
When combined with other materials, it makes surprisingly strong bricks.
These 5 resilient cities can teach us how to survive the climate crisis
These cities can teach other urban spaces how to move forward.
How you think about time can change the future
“Mental time travel” exercises serve a serious purpose.
Why scientists say we should grow future vaccines in plants
Picture a future where we eat our vaccines.
To build “healthier cities,” we need to reevaluate urban wellness
Before you move to the suburbs, consider this.
To meet new worker demands, bosses need to think like Airbnb hosts
These radical designs could make for greener workspaces and happier employees.
Flying cars are "imminent" new study finds
Science fiction has been promising us flying cars for decades, but now a new super-heated battery design could finally make this a reality for eVTOL.
EV charging just took a big step forward thanks to an unlikely retail chain
It will be one of the largest retailer-owned charging networks in the country. Here's how 7-Eleven (yes, the Slurpee chain) is helping to solve an EV problem.
This is the year the first baby will be born in space
A permanent Moon colony could become a reality in a few decades.
Algae, house-flies, and 4 other weird foods scientists say are the future
“To future-proof our food supply we must pioneer completely new ways of farming.”
One big energy bet could end California's drought, but really
With the climate changing and droughts on the rise, big changes are needed in order to save the state.
What happens if we solve climate change?
“It's very important that we take steps, and we take them rapidly.”
Scientists reveal the strange cause behind a "biblical plague" in Las Vegas
Scientists reveal that artificial light pollution played a role in the 2019 event which caused 45 million grasshoppers to descend over Las Vegas.
Exclusive: Virgin Hyperloop's historic pod is going to the Smithsonian
Virgin Hyperloop's headline-making transportation pod is going on a bigger trip than ever.
Intelligent life
Could Elon Musk end world hunger with $6 billion? 5 questions, answered
Musk had a public dispute over the matter.
Fake falcons and faux fish: 5 robotic animal imitators built for science
Biomimetic bots can teach researchers a lot about how creatures interact in the natural world
Cellphone data reveals why humans suck at navigating cities
People’s brains are not wired for optimal navigation.
A famous Tudor-era ship is being eaten alive — but scientists have a solution
A comeback nearly 500 years in the making.
Clean Energy
What a fusion breakthrough means for the future of clean energy
Scientists are now one step closer to true, self-sustaining nuclear fusion.
Climate crisis: 6 resilient cities using infrastructure to beat the heat
This is what we should be doing.
Hidden atmospheric rivers in the sky are fueled by climate change
Some of Earth’s largest rivers are in the sky.
Solar car: Tesla’s hidden history revealed
Xiaofan Zhang explains why the future is looking bright for electric vehicles.
Cyberquad: Tesla’s latest electric vehicle could attract a surprising new market
The Cyberquad for Kids is an electric vehicle on the small scale.
Tesla Cyberquad: Release date, specs, and details for Elon Musk's ATV
Tesla plans to release its first all-electric all-terrain vehicle.
SpaceX Starship: Elon Musk reveals a major imminent hurdle for the project
It will take a lot to get to Mars.
SpaceX sends NASA spacecraft directly into an asteroid (on purpose)
SpaceX launches, Tesla updates its terms and conditions, and Elon Musk sighs.
Why Jeff Bezos’ vision of space is “more expansive” than Elon Musk’s
Rand Simberg, the space entrepreneur and consultant, explains how the vision of floating space cities offers a more attractve vision of the future of space.
SpaceX: Elon Musk explains how Mars city will make humanity interstellar
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has big plans to send humanity to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.
Rand Simberg reveals the surprising hurdle in Elon Musk's way
Rand Simberg wants to clear SpaceX's "regulatory underbrush."
Ex-Tesla employee calls Musk’s company “nightmarish” for women in new lawsuit
Tesla is served, SpaceX presents, Elon Musk kills 69 jokes forever.
Look: Awe-inspiring video shows the “FedEx of Space” reach orbit
The feat drew the attention of Musk.
Tesla Semi: Price, release date, specs for Elon Musk’s industry EV
Tesla plans to launch its first all-electric truck, the Semi. The new electric vehicle will continue CEO Elon Musk's goal of shifting the world to clean energy.
Could Elon Musk end world hunger with $6 billion? 5 questions, answered
Musk had a public dispute over the matter.
SpaceX Starship 2022: How next year will pave way for Mars City and Artemis
Starship, SpaceX's under-construction ship, is coming together. CEO Elon Musk has big plans for the Moon, Mars, and beyond.
SpaceX launch calendar 2022: Why the year is set to be Elon Musk's biggest
SpaceX plans to launch a staggering number of rockets next year.
SpaceX could become a space airline sooner than you think
Thanks to the Starship, SpaceX could find itself working more like an airline.
Because of Twitter, Elon Musk is going to pay billions in taxes
Tesla works on software, SpaceX’s Crew-3 mission is delayed, Musk pays taxes
What Elon Musk's love of science fiction reveals about Tesla and SpaceX
Harvard professor Jill Lepore reveals a fascinating backstory.
Toyota bZ4X price, release date, range, and specs for the 2023 EV crossover
After decades of hybrids, this oddly named crossover will be Toyota's first foray into the EV world.
Nissan Ariya price, release date, range, interior, and specs for the 2023 EV crossover
Nissan was one of the first in the EV game with the Leaf, and it hopes the Ariya will take EVs to everyday Americans.
Orbital Reef: NASA just selected Blue Origin team to build ISS successor
Blue Origin, Sierra Space, and others plan to build a new private space station in low-Earth orbit.
Cyberquad: Tesla’s latest electric vehicle could attract a surprising new market
The Cyberquad for Kids is an electric vehicle on the small scale.
Tesla Cyberquad: Release date, specs, and details for Elon Musk's ATV
Tesla plans to release its first all-electric all-terrain vehicle.
SpaceX Starship: Elon Musk reveals a major imminent hurdle for the project
It will take a lot to get to Mars.
Look: Scientists reveal biological “robots” that self-replicate
Is this real life?
Physicists have detected a "ghost" particle at CERN for the first time
CERN physicists captured a tau neutrino using a photography-like method.
Why Jeff Bezos’ vision of space is “more expansive” than Elon Musk’s
Rand Simberg, the space entrepreneur and consultant, explains how the vision of floating space cities offers a more attractve vision of the future of space.
SpaceX: Elon Musk explains how Mars city will make humanity interstellar
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has big plans to send humanity to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.
Subaru Solterra price, release date, range, and specs for the 2022 EV crossover
Subaru is launching its first electric vehicle with the Solterra, and it promises to deliver the capability and handling that Subaru owners expect and love.
40 strange (but genius) things selling out fast on Amazon
We only recommend products we love and that we think you will, too. We may receive a portion of sales from products purchased from this article, which was written by our Commerce team.
Corvette Z06 2023 price, specs, release date, horsepower, top speed, engine, and more
Chevy is giving the Corvette C8 the Z06 treatment, turning it into a track monster. Here's everything you need to know.
Are space rockets bad for the Earth? Why the question ignores an important truth
SpaceX, Blue Origin, Virgin Galactic, and others are launching more rockets than ever. Is it good for the planet?
Look: Awe-inspiring video shows the “FedEx of Space” reach orbit
The feat drew the attention of Musk.
Nostalgia is the future of space food
The future of space is changing and space food is changing along with it. A scientist explains how emotions will be crucial for the future of space dining.
