Aerospace

Now the Igor I. Sikorsky prize is worth $250,000. Check out three designs that are getting close.

2 | May 13, 2013 12:09pm | By Janet Fang

Here are some game-changing weapons that are being heralded as the future of defense.

4 | December 26, 2011 10:23am | By Tuan C. Nguyen

In the wake of the grounding of Boeing 787 Dreamliners, Qatar Airways is considering other purchase options.

May 8, 2013 1:12am | By Charlie Osborne

Will black carbon cause the death of space tourism before it has taken off?

7 | May 16, 2013 10:49am | By Charlie Osborne

At what point will 3D printing move beyond novelty to industry? Will these machines change the way we manufacture goods, and subsequently change the global economy, too?

6 | November 14, 2012 8:00am | By Rose Eveleth

Internet giant, aerospace firm and renowned venture capitalists pop up together in the quest for energy's Holy Grail.

18 | February 15, 2013 5:25am | By Mark Halper

A much-anticipated new supersonic passenger jet will be capable of flying at five times the speed of sound, according to reports.

6 | July 3, 2012 5:08am | By Tuan C. Nguyen

The United States, South Korea and Japan are known for inventions and innovation, but where do other countries worldwide fit in?

3 | February 4, 2013 6:15am | By Charlie Osborne

In his State of the Union address, the U.S. president calls for increased investment in this new, lightweight mode of manufacturing.

17 | February 12, 2013 7:01pm | By Joe McKendrick

The Naval Strike Missile is one of the most agile cruise missiles and the weapon of choice for the F-35 stealth fighter.

14 | September 27, 2011 6:05am | By Tuan C. Nguyen

Orbital Technologies has just released detailed designs for a Commercial Space Station AKA the space hotel.

3 | August 18, 2011 12:35am | By Tuan C. Nguyen

China leads the world in patents for the wonder material that could transform industries. Is it too late for Europe and the U.K., pioneers in early work?

4 | February 5, 2013 5:54am | By Mark Halper

GE's new Global Innovation Barometer indicates that global executives believe the U.S. leads the world in innovation. Behind it? Germany, Japan and China.

7 | January 26, 2011 7:15am | By Andrew Nusca

NASA on Wednesday said that it is working on a personal flying suit and stealth plane concept called "Puffin."

14 | January 22, 2010 6:34am | By Andrew Nusca

Leaked photos confirm that the existence of the J-31 fighter and what looks to be a third top secret aircraft.

11 | September 18, 2012 4:30am | By Tuan C. Nguyen

These days, every organization is in the software business. That means adopting the rules of this fast-paced industry.

2 | April 9, 2013 8:47am | By Joe McKendrick

Researchers at Northwestern University have developed a new kind of disruptive fiber that could be tougher than Kevlar.

1 | December 3, 2010 8:35am | By Andrew Nusca

Nanotechnologists at the University of Texas at Dallas have developed an artificial muscle made of carbon nanotubes.

8 | March 18, 2012 5:42pm | By Ina Damm Muri

US federal government, along with a regional consortium of businesses, universities and colleges, to invest in 3D printing institute situated in the industrial heartland.

August 17, 2012 4:07pm | By Joe McKendrick

A top Chinese official has confirmed that the world's most populous nation plans to send robots to the moon.

25 | May 10, 2011 2:00am | By Tuan C. Nguyen