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US Army develops material that is so tough, bullets bounce off it

The new material called PUU does not collapse or buckle under high stress; it also does not sustain any damage on the surface, bouncing back to its original form almost instantly.

US judge makes source code for controversial DNA analysis software public

Open examination could help experts find flaws in the tool that may have wrongly led innocent people to jail.

Elon Musk sets his sights on car insurance industry as InsureMyTesla comes to US

The insurance package offered by Tesla will take into account the car's built-in safety features like the Autopilot.

Future moon base: Here's what we know about the 50km-long cave found by Japanese space agency

The cave, found by Japanese space agency, Jaxa, is located near a now extinct volcano called Marius Hill, and is believed to be an ancient lava tube.

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North Korean Missiles Spotted Being Moved From Rocket Facility Reports South Korean Broadcasters

North Korea could be building a new submarine for its nuclear missiles, says US intelligence

The new submarine detected by the US will be North Korea's first operational naval vehicle capable of launching a ballistic missile.

Russia sent a surprise to the ISS – a mysterious sensor – and no one knows what it does

Experts reportedly believe the Russian sensor, which was delivered to the space station last week, could be linked to a controversial military endeavour.

The bizarre scented candle that smells like a freshly unboxed Apple Mac is getting an update

"Each scent profile was chosen for it's ability to help clear your mind of clutter and stimulate creativity," the website reads.

Fintech platforms from Nordic banks show collaboration to resist competition is working

Nordic banks' early large-scale adoption of digital banking channels has also improved cost efficiency, says Moody's.

Watch USA win the first-ever giant robot battle over Japan in this epic video

US robot Eagle Prime defeated Japan's Kuratas after deploying its massive chainsaw and cutting open its rival.

SpaceX planning mysterious launch codenamed 'Zuma' in November for a 'government' customer

Details about the launch of Zuma was sourced from FAA records and from Nasa's space flight registry, but no one knows what the launch is for.

Why we must embrace, not fear, the technology that is revolutionising education and jobs

In most cases, while the path to progress is not without problems, few would roll back the clock.

Nasa releases list of findings from data Cassini sent back just before its plunge into Saturn

The Cassini mission's data has provided scientists with several new insights, and Nasa says that it will continue to use and apply the information collected.

Humanising AI: Driverless cars to be trained on morality to make life and death decisions

Is training AI to behave like average humans the best way to teach it ethics and morality? MIT researchers think it is a good place to start.

Artificial pancreas uses smartphone to monitor and regulate type 1 diabetes

People suffering from type 1 diabetes usually face the strenuous task of monitoring glucose and taking insulin either via needle injections or infusion pump.

Google's Waymo is teaching police in the US what to do when driverless cars crash

Google's driverless car division Waymo is bringing out manuals and defining protocols to assist police officers in the event of a driverless car crashing.

Police shootings: Will gun cameras improve civil rights in America?

Departments being testing gun cameras as alternative to body cameras - but law enforcement officials and civil rights groups are skeptical.

Drone hits commercial airliner landing in Canada's Quebec City: 'This should not have happened'

The incident comes as drone usage continues to soar, with many aviation agencies rolling out regulations to address safety concerns and avoid such incidents.

Nasa has found the reason behind Earth's record carbon dioxide spike

Nasa found that heat and droughts in the tropical regions of Africa, Indonesia and South America are responsible for the surge in the release of atmospheric CO2.

Dubai Police To Patrol Skies On Flying Motorbikes

Star Wars-style 'flying bikes' to be used by cops in Dubai

The vehicle uses four drone-like rotors to lift and zoom through the air, with the rider seated at the centre.

Listen to the 'sonic weapon' that made 'dozens' of US diplomats fall ill in Cuba

Over 21 US Embassy officials in Cuba reportedly fell ill and some even suffered brain damage after 'specific attacks' were carried out by unknown assailants using 'sonic weapons'.

Scientists working on octopus-inspired military camouflage material

Researchers are working on a type of artificial skin that can blend in with any surface and could one day be used on robots and as military camouflage.

Microwave-based hard disc drive could expand storage up to 40TB

Using microwave-powered write heads, traditional storage drives can be made to operate at the right energy levels to maximise storage - up to 40 TB in one drive.

Nasa satellite captures images of devastating California wildfires

The fires have been spreading quickly, engulfing more than 214,000 acres of land and incinerating an estimated 5,700 structures.

Nasa's new X3 ion thruster engine could carry humans to deep space

The X3 is a Hall thruster, a type of ion thruster that creates propulsion by firing a stream of electrically charged atoms, called plasma, out of a nozzle.

Giant robot battle between MegaBots and Suidobashi will happen on 17 October: Where to watch live

After nearly two years, the giant robot battle between the US and Japan is all set to take place on 17 October. The event will be live streamed on Twitch.

Watch social robot Sophia talk about artificial intelligence at the UN

Sophia was one of the panellists at the event centred on the rise of technology, specifically AI and its potential to accelerate global development goals.

Richard Branson's Virgin Group bets big on Hyperloop One's 'revolutionary' transport system

Hyperloop transport system revolves around the idea of allowing people to cover more distance in less time.

Antarctic ice shelves are melting from within as well, making them a lot more fragile says ESA

The "canyons" are 200m deep and 15km across, and run the entire length of the underside of the Dotson ice shelf.

Watch video: Nissan GT-R driven around Silverstone at over 200 kph using a PS4 controller

The 'Godzilla' GT-R/C was modified by Nissan for the launch of Gran Turismo Sport for PlayStation 4 and driven by Nismo's Jann Mardenborough.

MIT's edible sensors could soon help doctors diagnose digestive disorders

The unique sensors can be rolled up into a dissolvable capsule and swallowed just like a normal pill.

Nasa says the most powerful rocket engines ever made are ready to be mated to its core stage

Nasa's Space Launch System will have the largest and most powerful rocket stage ever assembled and will aid in deep space exploration, including missions to Mars.

Internet of Battlefield Things: US Army wants smart weapons, IoT-powered armour, vehicles, and more

The programme will not be creating new hardware, but rather focus on adapting and connecting existing devices that have sensors, cameras and algorithms to work them.