Nissan: introducing the Fuel Station of the Future

Nissan reveals an exciting glimpse into the future – with the first look at its fully connected vision of the future of mobility in association with renowned architects, Foster + Partners.

Light illuminates the way for bio-bots

A new class of miniature biological robots, or bio-bots, has seen the light -- and is following where the light shines. The bio-bots are powered by muscle cells that have been genetically engineered to respond to light, giving researchers control over the bots

Environment behind nearly quarter of global deaths: WHO

One in four deaths worldwide are due to environmental factors like air, water and soil pollution, as well as unsafe roads and workplace stress, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Tuesday.

Complex learning dismantles barriers in the brain

Biology lessons teach us that the brain is divided into separate areas, each of which processes a specific sense. But findings to be published in eLife show we can supercharge it to be more flexible.

Religious freedom was key to Muhammad's 'Muslim nation'

Prophet Muhammad believed that freedom of religion and civic rights were important components of a “Muslim nation,” according to an analysis of the prophet’s covenants with Christians.

Mars TGO mission heads for Red Planet on methane quest

Europe and Russia have launched a joint mission to the Red Planet. The probe will investigate whether the methane in the world's atmosphere is coming from a geological source or is being produced by microbes.

Virgin Galactic unveils its new spaceplane, VSS Unity

Virgin Galactic isn't giving up: in the company's biggest announcement since the tragedy, it's unveiled VSS Unity - a spacecraft it says will open up access to space for everyone.

Energizer launches world's first recycled rechargeable batteries

Energizer launches a line of rechargeable, recycled batteries called Recharge.

Penguin swims 5,000 miles each year to visit the Brazilian man who saved his life

One dedicated penguin travels thousands of miles each year to visit with his human friend who saved him years ago.

Blue Origin Wants To Kick Off Commercial Space Tourism By 2018

There are many private space companies out there that want to start commercial space tourism but Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos’ wants to lead the pack. Bezos has said that Blue Origin expects to take tourists up to space as soon as 2018.

The Internet of Things: Roadmap to a Connected World

The rapidly increasing number of interconnected devices and systems today brings both benefits and concerns. In this column and a new MIT Professional Education class, the head of MIT's open and digital learning efforts discusses how to successfully navigate the IoT.

United Airlines begins using biojet fuel in routine LAX flights

United Airlines made history March 11 by becoming the first U.S. airline to begin use of commercial-scale volumes of sustainable aviation biofuel for regularly scheduled flights with the departure of United Flight 708 from LAX International Airport.

World's first farm to grow food and fuel in the desert opens in Abu Dhabi

The desert facility uses coastal seawater to raise fish and shrimp for food, while growing salt-tolerant plants that can be harvested to create biofuels.

Revolutionary new graphene water filters could save millions of lives around the world

Graphene oxide filters are the wave of the future, as new research shows how to affordably produce the technology so people everywhere can have access to safe drinking water.

Copenhagen International School's solar glass facade will supply half the school's electricity each year

The Copenhagen International School, designed by CF Moller Architects, will feature some 12,000 solar glass panels making up the largest solar glass facade on Earth.