Aerospace

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

A Japanese firm announced that they will build an elevator to space by 2050. Is such a project either feasible or desirable?

63 | February 27, 2012 11:41am | By Hannah Waters

Or at least he flies. A video gets you wondering if the world can convert its athleticism, general motion and kinetic energy into renewable power. Piezoelectricity anyone?

February 6, 2012 3:25am | By Mark Halper

A German science team have developed a robot that is able to sense and catch objects, such as a baseball, in realtime.

1 | January 25, 2012 6:08am | By Charlie Osborne

National Science Board reports that the US graduates only 20% as many science and engineering majors as leading Asian nations. Should we be concerned?

2 | January 20, 2012 9:12am | By Joe McKendrick

"Beyond Planet Earth," on view at the American Museum of Natural History, presents the next-generation of space-related gear and gadgets, from clothing prototypes to vehicles and habitats.

January 14, 2012 12:06pm | By Reena Jana

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

A new development from University of Illinois researchers allows electronics to restore electrical conductivity when a circuit breaks -- instantly.

2 | December 22, 2011 8:21am | By Andrew Nusca

Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen is teaming up with Burt Rutan and Elon Musk to create an air-launch-to-orbit system to deliver cargo into space - carried by what will be the world's largest airplane.

2 | December 13, 2011 3:59pm | By Channtal Fleischfresser

Officials in Colorado are seeking U.S. Federal Aviation Administration designation for a spaceport 22 miles east of Denver.

December 8, 2011 9:57am | By Andrew Nusca

We talk to Rocky Mountain Institute chief scientist Amory Lovins about his new book, "Reinventing Fire: Bold Business Solutions for the New Energy Era."

October 27, 2011 7:26am | By Andrew Nusca

First Solar chief executive Rob Gillette will leave the company, putting the cleantech firm in a tailspin.

October 25, 2011 11:36am | By Andrew Nusca

Frank Gehry and friends shift focus to designing the tools that design buildings.

2 | October 18, 2011 6:20pm | By Sun Joo Kim

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

With a rapidly urbanizing global population, megacities are an undeniable part of our future. How will we manage them? Industry thought leaders react at the Clinton Global Initiative.

September 20, 2011 7:59pm | By Andrew Nusca

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has given Boeing certification for its 787 Dreamliner aircraft, paving the way for a first delivery in September.

2 | August 26, 2011 9:55am | By Andrew Nusca

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

A new super high-resolution 3D imaging system from MIT could help forensics specialists identify weapons, doctors identify cancers and manufacturers inspect products.

August 9, 2011 9:49am | By Andrew Nusca

The European Union is investing $6.2 million in a project named myCopter to research the potential of Personal Aerial Vehicles -- PAVs -- for Europe's most crowded cities.

14 | July 11, 2011 9:34am | By Ami Cholia

A partnership between ITT and Nexa Capital creates the NextGen Equipage Fund to aid airlines in avionics overhaul.

June 20, 2011 2:00am | By Melanie D.G. Kaplan