While orbiting 250 miles above Earth, the Expedition 73 crew is tackling the unglamorous but essential challenges of deep space survival. From testing moisture recycling systems that could sustain Mars missions to using lasers to superheat floating materials, these astronauts are conducting the experiments that will determine whether humans can truly live and work beyond our planet. It's not just about reaching Mars—it's about staying there.

Scientists have discovered that adding less than 2% calcium to sodium-ion battery cathodes creates a protective surface layer that completely prevents degradation from air and water exposure. While standard sodium-iron-manganese cathodes lose 35% of their capacity after just two days of air exposure, calcium-doped versions maintain full performance. This simple, affordable solution could finally make sodium-ion batteries a practical alternative to scarce lithium for renewable

Scientists at MIT just overturned a decades-old assumption about metal manufacturing: atoms in alloys never become completely random, no matter how intensely they're processed. Using machine learning to track millions of atoms, researchers discovered persistent chemical patterns that affect everything from strength to radiation tolerance. This unexpected finding reveals new physics in metals and could transform how engineers design materials for aerospace, nuclear, and semico

After two shark attacks rattled a remote Atlantic island community, researchers discovered something surprising: the real conflict wasn't just about bites. Fear, uncertainty, and changing ocean patterns drove 90% of residents to avoid the water. Now, scientists are proving that successful shark conservation requires more than marine protection—it demands understanding human anxiety, providing clear information, and giving communities a voice in protecting these threatened pre

Forterra, a leader in autonomous mission systems, has announced the acquisition of goTenna, a pioneer in tactical mesh networking solutions. This strategic move strengthens Forterra’s commitment to delivering resilient, secure communications at the tactical edge, enabling fully integrated autonomous mission systems to operate reliably in disconnected, denied, or contested environments. Traditional mesh networks rely on high-cost, high-bandwidth radios, but the evolving needs

Poland's Ministry of National Defence has decided to modernise its F-16 fighter jet fleet. Poland has signed a $3.8 billion contract to carry out the modernisation.

Researchers have discovered direct evidence of active flat electronic bands in a kagome superconductor.  Photo by Jeff Fitlow/Rice...

Utah geoscientist's analysis of carbon and oxygen isotopes documents profound human-driven changes arising from agriculture and rail...

A Hangzhou-based robotics company has unveiled a new robot dog that offers large-scale potential for industrial use.

UZ Brussel achieves global milestone in robotic microsurgery for lymphedema. Credit UZ Brussel UZ Brussel has become the first hospital...

Illustration from the early 14th-century chivalric romance, the Prose Lancelot A centuries-old literary mystery that has baffled scholars...

What if your robot could find a tool inside a cluttered drawer — without even opening it? Or identify a broken item inside a sealed box...

The U.S. Air Force recently showcased human-machine collaboration through a test involving autonomous collaborative platforms (ACPs)...

BAE Systems has been awarded a $70 million contract by General Dynamics Electric Boat to manufacture Virginia Payload Module missile...

Fluidic Elastomer Actuators (FEAs) are lightweight and flexible systems, crucial in robotics and biomedical devices, with challenges in...

First image captured by Firefly’s Blue Ghost lunar lander, taken shortly after confirmation of a successful landing at Mare Crisium on...

In-situ XAFS technology combined with DFT computational simulation to explore the microscopic dynamic evolution of electrochemical...

A joint team of Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen and Vandenberg Space Force Base Guardians launched an unarmed Minuteman III...

Researchers in the lab of Asst. Prof. Tian Zhong of the UChicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, including postdoctoral...

A Chinese research team has developed a novel terahertz wave polarization modulator that can be used in multiple fields such as...