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Last year, billionaire SpaceX founder and space-fan Elon Musk delivered an expansive, hour-long presentation, outlining his ambitious plan to get humanity to Mars. Musk has recently published a research paper adapted from that presentation entitled "Making Humans a Multi-Planetary Species". Read more
Saab's next-generation fighter, the Gripen E, has taken to the skies for the first time. At 10:32 am CET on June 15, the prototype delta-wing multi-role fighter set out on its maiden flight from Linköping, Sweden with Saab test pilot Marcus Wandt at the controls for a 40-minute flight. Read more
Chinese scientists have smashed the quantum entanglement distance record. Transmitting information through entangled photons had previously only been possible to 100 km (62 mi), but using the Micius satellite launched in August, information has effectively been teleported 1,200 km (746 mi). Read more
When fisherman pulled in their net in the North Sea off the coast of the Netherlands and found a dead porpoise among their haul, they quickly threw the illegal bycatch back into the water. What they didn't know was they were throwing away an extremely rare scientific find. Read more
McLaren set tongues wagging when it unveiled the 720S at the Geneva Motor Show. This latest supercar is built on a brand new chassis, clever aerodynamic elements, and some absolutely bonkers performance claims. So what's the story behind that new face? Read more
Pininfarina may be best-known as the design house responsible for the good looks of various Ferraris, although it's also tried its hand at things like bicycles, rapid transit systems and even kitchens. Now, it's joined forces with shipbuilder Rossinavi to design a luxury yacht known as the Aurea. Read more
The Audi R8 Spyder isn't wanting for power or performance, but Audi has had its most powerful series-production engine in the R8 V10 plus coupe for two years ... so where's the convertible? It's here, bringing with it Audi's 610-hp V10 engine, quicker acceleration and more top-end speed. Read more
When scientists look for extraterrestrial life, they typically turn their focus upwards, to planets like Mars, moons like Enceladus and exoplanets beyond our own solar system. But for Lara Rowe, an assistant professor of chemistry at Valparaiso University in Indiana, the search begins in the lab. Read more
What happens when you take the most manoeuvrable deck in the Evolve Skateboards range, brighten up its looks and crank up the power? Simple: the Evolve Bamboo GTX, an all-terrain electric skateboard that further refines an appealing formula. We strapped on our helmet and put it through its paces. Read more
Whoever said size doesn't matter hasn't been watching the luxury estate market. It's heating up with models like the Volvo V90 and Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo. Jaguar makes it even more difficult for wagon shoppers, returning with the XF Sportbrake, an estate built with "grace, space and pace." Read more
Want to be a full-fledged, employable coder? Dive into this comprehensive course on all things coding, complete with hundreds of lectures on must-know web technologies and techniques. You'll master important tools and languages, including use of HTML, CSS, MySQL, WordPress, and more--transforming into a rockstar developer any startup would be crazy to pass over. Read more
Is sex overrated? The asexual root-knot nematode might think so. It has evolved to reproduce without sex and while this might not sound like a life worth living, it has turned them into far more efficient crop-killing machines than their sexually reproducing cousins. Read more
Researchers at the University of Warwick have demonstrated a new “smart grid” system whereby idle electric vehicle (EV) batteries could power large buildings, while still having enough power to complete the vehicle's daily journeys. Read more
Panoz, the American sports car manufacturer that's a key player in the Nissan-backed DeltaWing project, recently partnered with parent company Green4U Technologies to develop a new electric race car. Known as the GT-EV, plans call for it to compete in long-distance endurance races. Read more
Having trouble relaxing? If so, UK-based BioSelf Technology might suggest trying out its new device, called Sensate. It sits against the user's chest throughout the day, buzzing their breastbone when they start getting stressed out. Read more
The market for electric skateboards is becoming rather crowded, and we're seeing more creative ways for riders can move these things around. The Spectra skateboard is the latest example of this, doing away with the typical handheld remote and using sensor pads underfoot for control instead. Read more
This year is all about redemption for Toyota at Le Mans, but the team seems to be on the right track. Kamui Kobayashi has set a new lap record during qualifying, clinching pole position for this weekend's race in the process. Read more
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