Discovery of 139 new minor planets in our solar system may help find Planet Nine
Astronomers have discovered 139 new minor planets in our solar system which could help verify the existence of the mysterious Planet Nine.
SpaceX will use a different kind of stainless steel for its Starship rockets
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has announced the company will be making changes to its Starship rocket prototypes, changing the material used in their construction.
ExoMars mission delay means no launch until at least 2022
Europe and Russia's ExoMars rover mission has been delayed until 2022. Additional equipment tests are needed, and the coronavirus isn't helping, either.
Alzheimer’s stole her ability to read. An Alexa-powered chair gave it back
A design firm built this customized Alexa-powered chair for 69-year-old Alzheimer’s patient, Jacinta Dixon. Here's how it works, and what makes it special.
New SpaceX factory will build a Starship rocket every 72 hours, Elon Musk claims
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk is gearing up SpaceX to mass-produce more Starship rockets in the Boca Chica, Texas factory.
Thanks to gait analysis, scientists know exactly how silly Monty Python’s walk is
Just how silly is a silly walk? Researchers used gait analysis to analyze classic Monty Python's Ministry of Silly Walk sketch. Here's what they concluded.
Blue Origin offers a peek at its enormous next-gen rocket nose cone
Blue Origin is working hard on the development of its New Glenn reusable rocket system, recently revealing the enormous size of the rocket's nose cone.
Future medical implants could be charged through the skin using sound
Currently patients to undergo surgeries to replace the batteries in devices like pacemakers when they run out. This ultrasound charging technique could help.
Online dashboard tracks the spread of coronavirus cases globally
An online dashboard is aiming to offer accurate information on coronavirus infections globally. It is updated by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering.
U.S. Navy’s robot submarines could carry out autonomous attacks
New reports show the U.S. Navy is in the process of developing armed robot submarines, which could theoretically be used to kill without direct human oversight.
This awesome drone station could be coming to a hospital near you
Matternet has just unveiled a unique drone station for its advanced delivery system designed for medical facilities. A video shows the station in action.
New antibacterial coating kills germs with the help of regular indoor lights
We’re receiving a wake-up call about just how germ-covered the surfaces that we touch on a regular basis can be. This antibacterial coating may be able to help.
Digital Trends Live: Apple Watch 6 rumor, PlayStation 5 specs, and more
On this Digital Trends Live, we dive into the top tech stories, including Apple Watch 6 rumors, the spread of cashier-free stores, lettuce in space, and more.
Algorithm lets swarms of robots work together to create shapes without colliding
Researchers have developed an an algorithm that lets robot swarms reliably converge to form a predetermined shape in under a minute. With no collisions!
Want to link two screens as a single display? A new Apple patent may allow it
The patent describes seamlessly dividing one image into two separate displays between separate devices, which the patent calls “joint operating mode.”
New Google and Adidas smart insole can turn your soccer moves into FIFA rewards
Google is teaming up with Adidas to launch a new connected insole that can track and turn your soccer moves into digital rewards on the EA’s FIFA Mobile game.
Expect more cashier-free stores as Amazon starts selling its Go technology
Amazon is planning to license the technology that powers its cashier-free Go stores, with the company having already inked deals with several retailers.
Elon Musk insists Starlink will cause zero issues for astronomers
SpaceX boss Elon Musk is seeking to reassure astronomers who are concerned that numerous Starlink satellites will obscure the view of faraway galaxies.
Crops in space: ISS-grown lettuce given the green light
Astronauts will be able to grow leaf vegetables on long missions after studies showed that lettuce cultivated in space is as safe as lettuce grown on Earth.
ISS gets a new research platform, Bartolomeo, attached to its exterior
The International Space Station will soon receive a new research platform, Bartolomeo, which will offer hosting for both scientific and commercial projects.
NASA funding new tech for accessing food and water on lunar missions
Two new NASA-funded projects from the University of Arizona will hunt for solutions for acquiring food and water in space and on the moon.
Curiosity conquers a 30-degree slope on Mars for the first time, enjoys the view
Mars's pluckiest rover, Curiosity, has made it up a steep, sandy slope to an area previously thought to be practically inaccessible and is enjoying the view.
SpaceX is carrying these biotechnology experiments to the ISS this weekend
A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft on its way to the ISS is carrying a variety of biotechnology experiments which could improve the lives of patients on Earth.
911 hotlines are outdated, so Ginny Katz is building something better
The American emergency response system is aging and easily overwhelmed. Ginny Katz, CEO of HazAdapt, is building an emergency response platform for the future.
Minority Report for poachers: Can predictive algorithms prevent wildlife crime?
Dr. Meredith Gore is a conservation criminologist who uses data to stop wildlife trafficking before species are poached, taking techniques from criminology.
Drivers needed (sort of): Einride wants remote pilots for its driverless pods
Drivers wanted for driverless pods? It sounds crazy, but autonomous freight company Einride says it's the future of truck driving. Here's what you need to know.
Two new telescopes join the search for extraterrestrial intelligence
Astronomers have a new tool in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence, with the installation of two new dedicated SETI telescopes in the Lick Observatory.
See Mars’ Moreux crater in new images from Mars Express
The European Space Agency (ESA)'s Mars Express spacecraft has captured images of the Moreux crater, an area of geological interest and striking geography.
Voyager 2 spacecraft is going solo for the next 11 months
NASA is performing upgrades to its deep space communication system, which will leave the Voyager 2 probe without commands from Earth for 11 months.
After 20 years of searching for alien life, SETI@Home is shutting down
After more than 20 years of the public helping in the search for evidence of extraterrestrial intelligence, the SETI@Home project is shutting down.
Prosthetics that don’t require practice: Inside the latest breakthrough in bionics
Researchers at the University of Michigan have developed a technique for creating the most advanced nerve-controlled prosthetic hands yet. Here's how it's done.
Environmentally friendly bendable concrete doesn’t shatter under pressure
Australian researchers' new concrete formulation is 400 times more bendable than the old-fashioned stuff. It's a whole lot more environmentally friendly, too.
Boeing acknowledges 49 ‘gaps in testing’ in NASA Starliner test flight failure
Following Boeing's failed orbital flight test of its Starliner capsule, NASA has announced a list of 61 'corrective actions' to address the issues.
How to watch SpaceX launch its 20th resupply mission to the ISS today
This Friday, SpaceX will be launching its twentieth resupply mission to the International Space Station. Here's how you can watch it live.