15 new planets confirmed around cool dwarf stars

Scientists report the existence of 15 new planets -- including one 'super-Earth' that could harbor liquid water -- orbiting small, cool stars near our solar system.

Tiny Satellites to Make Crucial Arctic Climate Measurements For the First Time

A new NASA-led experiment measured a key component of the Arctic’s energy balance from space for the very first time.

The Future of Transportation

Tech titans are eager to reimagine how we will travel in the coming decades, but whose vision will win out?

China Plans Panda Park That Will Dwarf Yellowstone

China will create a bastion for giant pandas three times the size of Yellowstone National Park in US to link up and encourage breeding among existing wild populations of the notoriously slow-reproducing animal.

New hybrid solar panel harvests energy from raindrops

Chinese engineers have created a new hybrid solar panel model that is capable of generating electricity in rain or shine, thanks to its ability to harvest energy from the movement of raindrops.

World’s first rechargeable proton battery requires zero lithium

Scientists led by RMIT University have created a working rechargeable proton battery, a world first.

Singapore wants elementary schoolers learning 3D printing, robotics

Singapore aims to deliver an expended learning program to primary schoolers by the year 2023. The program will include STEM activities like robotics, coding, and 3D printing.

The cities leading the transition to renewables

More than 100 cities worldwide get at least 70 percent of their electricity from renewable sources, according to a new initiative. How did they manage and what can we learn from them.

Ireland planning €22 billion injection into low-carbon economy

The Irish Government has announced plans to spend €22 billion over the next four years to aid the country’s journey to a low-carbon and climate resilient economy.

MIT to Build Fusion Power Plant Within next 15 Years

MIT has announced yesterday that it is working with a new private company to make nuclear fusion finally happen.

Gaze in Wonder at Jupiter's Mysterious Geometric Polar Storms

At the north pole of Jupiter eight storms are arranged around a single polar cyclone. In the south, one storm is encircled by five others.

Hyperloop prototype makes global debut in Dubai

Virgin Hyperloop One system will transport goods and people from Dubai to Abu Dhabi in 12 minutes.

Bali: Diver films 'horrifying plastic cloud'

The Indonesian island of Bali is popular with tourists and known for its beautiful beaches. British diver filmed himself swimming through rubbish in the sea.

Australia May Become First Country to Eliminate Cervical Cancer

Thanks to the astonishing effectiveness of the HPV vaccine, Australia is on track to becoming the first country to eliminate cervical cancer.

First commercial vertical farm launches in Dubai

The Gulf Cooperation Council just launched its first vertical farm in the glitzy emirate, and it uses 90 percent less water than traditional farming – a real boon for the water-scarce region.