High-energy lasers are spreading around the world. A new field known as counter-directed energy weapons could determine whether U.S. drones can survive them.

Chinese spaceplane releases object into orbit, according to commercial space surveillance China’s secretive spaceplane has released an object into orbit during its ongoing fourth mission, according to space surveillance firm LeoLabs.

Saturn's icy moon Titan is extremely abundant in important hydrocarbons, making it a great place to settle, a NASA scientist argues.

Early universe galaxy found packed with cold molecular gas.

Genetics notwithstanding, there are ways to positively affect our personal longevity. Creativity offers some intriguing possibilities.

A colossal ancient collision may have left some of the Moon’s deepest secrets surprisingly close to future Artemis landing sites. By recreating the impact that formed the giant South Pole-Aitken basin—the Moon’s largest and oldest crater—scientists found…

The Detroit automaker has tried several chemistries in its pursuit for the cheapest, most energy-efficient batteries.

The altered presence of tiny fragments of neuronal genes, called microexons, causes hyperarousal in zebrafish. This is the main conclusion of an international study led by the Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) and the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG).

The PL-16’s specs would let it chase large, slower-moving aircraft, one analyst said, though its effectiveness against smaller, faster planes is unclear.

Pricing may begin at 200,000 yuan (29,500 USD), with an official reveal expected in Q4 2026. It will also be Xiaomi's first EREV.

Groundbreaking botanical research is challenging the long-held belief in human exceptionalism, suggesting that plants possess forms of spatial awareness, intentionality, and consciousness.

For centuries, humans have regarded plants as passive organisms,…

An electric aircraft that takes off like a helicopter and cruises like a conventional plane just completed its first piloted flight with a new full-scale prototype. British company Vertical Aerospace is accelerating toward commercial certification, targeted…

Commonwealth Fusion Systems in Devens is constructing the “SPARC,” which cofounder Brandon Sorbom says will be, “by far,” the most powerful tokamak.

The “Ravenstorm” drone is intended to stay competitive with America’s drone entries—but Europe is well behind the curve on manned-unmanned aircraft teaming.

The Chinese Academy of Sciences team developed a composite electrolyte to extend vehicle battery cell lifecycles.