The NOAA’s new Coyote drone flies straight into hurricanes to gather much-needed data
Tests of a sensor-packed drone continue to be successful for NOAA, and will give meteorologists an unprecendented live look at the lower levels of tropical storms and hurricanes.
Physicists just discovered a new state of matter called ‘quantum spin liquid’
The first evidence of so-called "quantum spin liquid" has been discovered in the real world, a potentially important breakthrough for quantum computing.
Is Planet Nine behind mass extinctions on Earth? One astrophysicist says yes
Planet Nine's orbit may take it through a region of space where our comets originate, flinging them towards Earth and possibly causing mass extinctions.
Virtual reality meets the operating room: live operation to be broadcast next month
The first-ever livestreamed operation in virtual reality is set to take place on April 14 in London. All you need is Google Cardboard, and a smartphone.
The Bento Lab somehow fits professional DNA analysis equipment into a laptop-sized box
Bento says its device "allows you to do copy DNA and do basic DNA analysis," and is being targeted toward a wide variety of potential users, including students, professionals doing field work, and even just curious individuals.
China unveils its first armed drone helicopter aimed at close-range unmanned combat
State-owned defense company NORINCO debuted China's first unmanned combat helicopter drone, capable of guiding and launching missiles and other munitions.
Prototype ‘omnifocal’ lenses can auto-focus on whatever you’re looking at
The new technology, which Israel based Deep Optics calls "omnifocals," would forever change how lens makers deal with farsightedness.
Setting knowledge free: Sci-Hub is The Pirate Bay for research papers
A Kazakhstani scientist has become the enemy of the commercial research journal industry because she thinks no one should pay to read scientific research.
This University of Miami lab recreates category 5 hurricanes in a 30,000 gallon tank
The hurricane simulator is six times larger than any simulator on the planet, and will help researchers understand storm surge effects on air and on land.
For the first time ever, scientists have reanimated a cryogenically frozen mammal brain
Researches have won a prize that aimed to prove that mammalian brains can be cryogenically frozen without decay. Are human brains far behind?
Could 3D printing be hazardous to your health? New study claims it might be
Some of the printing filaments used by 3D printers might be hazardous to your health, new research indicates, but some questions still remain.
Scientists have sequenced the bed bug's entire genome in search of clues on how to kill it
If researchers with the American Museum of Natural History and Weill Cornell Medicine have their way, we might not have to worry about these annoying – and painful -- pests for much longer.
The FAA says it will shoot down your drone if you fly within 36 miles of the Super Bowl
Flight restrictions are in place from 2:00 PM through 11:59 PM local time on Sunday, and violators could face fines and prosecution for disobeying the order, officials say.
New evidence suggests Earth was formed by a huge planetary collision 4.5 billion years ago
The young earth may have suffered a direct impact from another planetary body, which changes how researchers speculate the moon was formed, UCLA researchers say.
The North Face’s prototype ‘Moon Parka’ coat is made of synthetic spider silk
Japanese company Spiber has figured out a way to mass produce synthetic spider silk, and has now teamed up with The North Face to create a new jacket called the "Moon Parka," a prototype of which is now being shown at events across Japan.
NOAA study suggests US could slash power emissions by 78 percent with existing tech
A new study found that the US could cut greenhouse gas emissions by 78 percent in as little as 15 years by scaling up and optimizing the nation's power grid, while maintaining current generation costs.
Could overexposure to ultrasonic noise pollution be causing health problems?
Researchers believe they may have found the beginnings of a link between exposure to very high frequency and ultrasound frequencies, and symptoms such as nausea, dizziness, migraine, fatigue and tinnitus.
Tokyo police are now taking 3D mugshots of suspects
Starting in April, all 102 precincts of the Tokyo police will get the 3D camera technology. Officials hope that it will increase the rate of identification of suspects from security camera footage.
Thanks to satellite data, scientists have finally figured out why Greenland's ice sheet is melting
Better satellites launched by NASA over the last decade are giving researchers a clearer picture of why Greenland's ice sheet is melting so quickly, and will help improve climate modeling.
This anti-UAV octocopter uses a ballistic net cannon to disable smaller drones
A team of researchers at Michigan Tech have developed an eight-rotor drone capable of shooting a net out 40 feet to capture even the smallest and quickest of drones.
NASA's newest branch has one job: Protect the Planet from humongous asteroids
The new agency will be tasked with improving NASA's asteroid detection work, while also coordinating with federal, state, and local emergency management on disaster mitigation efforts.
This robot can learn how to perform household tasks by watching YouTube videos
Researchers can now successfully pull out instructions from how-to YouTube videos using just artificial intelligence. Could this mean that robots in the future may be able to pick up new skills in a similar way?
This sensor-stuffed surfboard fin could help scientists understand Earth’s oceans
A group of developers are hoping to enlist the help of surfers to better understand the characteristics of shallow water and its relation to climate change.
Yamaha’s RMAX agricultural drones gain FAA approval in time for 2016 growing season
For the first time ever, the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will allow unmanned aerial vehicles to perform yeoman's duties in agriculture, giving drones what is called a Part-137 Agricultural Aircraft Operations Certification.
This 3D-printed, mouth-operated mouse can be printed and assembled for only $20
Quadriplegics can pay hundreds of dollars for a mouse they can use. One enterprising designer has won a contest with a mouth-operating mouse that can be printed and manufactured with easily attainable parts for less than $20.
Researchers can tell if you're mad or distressed by analyzing your cursor movements
The way you move your mouse can tell a lot of about your emotional state, Brigham Young Unversity professor Jeffrey Jenkins says.
Half of the exoplanets that Kepler finds aren't actually planets, researchers say
New research suggests nearly half of the objects of interest that the Kepler space telescope has found over the last five years might not actually be planets, an error far higher than initially anticipated.
Your weather tweets could make the streets (and highways) safer during bad weather
Researchers at the University of Buffalo think that incorporating weather data from Twitter could help traffic planners make our roads safer during inclement weather.
Scientists have developed a way to create diamonds without high heat or pressure
Before diamonds needed high temperatures and high pressure to develop. Now researchers think they've found an inexpensive way to create the gems without either of those requirements.
Comet fragments likely to blame for dimming of star KIC 8462852, not aliens
New research into what caused distant star KIC 8462852 by nearly a quarter in 2011 and 2013 suggests that it could be the result of dust from comet fragments. However, the "alien megastructure" theory still cannot be ruled out.
What to do with excess renewable energy? Just store it underground for later
A Stanford researcher is making the bold claim that the US could go 100 percent renewable energy by adopting his plans to generate electricity from solar, wind, and water, and store it underground for later use.