Is this the world's shortest commercial flight?
A route operated between Scotland's Orkney Islands clocks in at just 80 seconds, which is the shortest scheduled passenger flight in the world.
Nasa to shift focus from Mars to the Moon, will send humans to the lunar surface
Vice President Mike Pence has said that the Trump administration is intent on sending Americans to the Moon.
New wirelessly-activated 'smart bandage' can accelerate healing
With further refinements and tests, the smart bandage could be used to heal chronic wounds or battlefield injuries quickly.
US Navy broadcasts real time location of its vessels and now you can track them online
After collisions with civilian merchant vessels earlier this year, the Navy aims to avoid further accidents by broadcasting its ships' locations.
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Airbus flying taxi with four drone-like rotors to take off in 2018
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Scientists find way to regenerate human tissue using body's natural healing processes
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Dutch surgeons use motion-controlled robot to perform delicate microsurgery
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Once tested on humans, the elastic adhesive could be used as an instant solution to seal serious wounds at the site of an accident or in war-zones.
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The Orca will be a gigantic US Navy underwater drone that can operate by itself for months at a time.
Alphabet's DeepMind forms ethics research group to explore AI challenges
The development of artificial intelligence has led to economic concerns.
Honda's new bipedal robot is designed to be used for disaster relief missions
The robot can walk through 26 mm/hour of rain for 20 minutes and can operate in temperatures ranging from -10 to 40 degrees Celsius.
US Army soldiers will start using modular M17 pistols by Christmas
The ageing M9 pistols will be replaced with the 9mm M17 handguns made by German weapons maker Sig Sauer.
Alleged image of Tesla's electric semi truck surfaces on Reddit
Last month, Elon Musk tweeted that the unveiling and test-drive of Tesla's unreal 'beast' has been scheduled on 26 October 2017.
Is it cheating if you're having sex with a robot? You may be surprised what people think
As sex robots move from science-fiction to reality, YouGov survey finds that one in four men would consider engaging in sensual android relations.
Are we living in the Matrix? Scientists bust theory that our world is a computer simulation
Despite Elon Musk and philosophers theorising our world is a digital recreation by advanced beings, science may have finally found the answer.
Solar storm could plunge Earth into technological apocalypse, but giant shield might save us all
Giant solar storm could wipe out satellites and electricals but scientists propose giant magnetic shield to protect Earth
Odyssey data analysis suggests there could be water ice at Martian equator
It was previously thought that ice and water could not exist around Mars' equatorial region.
Video shows US Reaper drone crashing into the ground after being shot down by Yemeni rebel forces
The MQ-9 Reaper drone is typically deployed for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions, and sometimes even for air strikes.
Dutch Navy is scanning its entire fleet to 3D print spares with ease
The RNV is making detailed 3D scans of their all ships so that they can carry out fixes and repairs quickly.
Antarctica: Nasa releases more pics of the trillion tonne iceberg that broke off Larsen C Ice Shelf
Since the break happened in July, Nasa had to rely solely on thermal images and radar-based data to observe the break and watch the motion of ice.
Fears over untraceable 3D-printed 'Ghost Gun' that can be downloaded and made in an hour
Alarm raised over machine that makes DIY metal handgun without any regulation.
Oracle's new machine learning-powered database patches security flaws on its own
The automated database will cost less than the half of what Amazon charges.
These colour-changing smart tattoos could be used to monitor dehydration or sugar levels
The tattoos could prove much better than existing health-monitoring wearables.
This FDA-approved blood sugar monitor eliminates need for painful finger pricks
The convenient glucose-monitoring system involves use of a sensor wire and mobile reader.
SR-72 hypersonic drone might have already been tested by Skunk Works
The SR-72 could replace the SR-71 Blackbird, which was retired by the US Air Force in 1998.
New AI system analyses the way you speak to predict relationship outcomes
The system proved better than experts, delivering nearly 80% accuracy in a study involving 134 couples.
US Navy launches UUVRON, its first squadron of drones for 'undersea combat'
Till now, underwater drones were only used for oceanographic surveys.
Robots and artificial intelligence could destabilise the world, warns UN research institute
Leading technology luminaries have already flagged the risks associated with the development of AI.
Major economies 'ill-prepared' for next wave of automation, report finds
World Economic Forum's latest report opines that renewed focus is needed to raise global competitiveness.
Nasa images show where Puerto Rico went dark after Hurricane Maria
The photos are intended to aid rescue operations.
Shaken and submerged: Aston Martin luxury $4m submarine is a James Bond wannabe's dream
Project Neptune concept unveiled at Monaco Yacht Show in collaboration with Triton Submarines.
Everything you need to know about SpaceX's plans for interplanetary travel, Mars colonisation
Elon Musk believes humans have to be a multi-planet species.
FAA's new rule prohibits flying drones near popular US landmarks
The list includes the Statue of Liberty, Mount Rushmore and other monuments.
UAE is building an artificial Martian city to mimic Red Planet's environment
Once the city's up, UAE will conduct several experiments, with a group of people living there for one year.
Elon Musk's SpaceX unveils ambitious plan to launch spaceship-based travel system between countries
This could mean travelling from New York to Shanghai would take less than 40 minutes at 27,000 kmh.
Russia claims its new Armata tank is tough enough to run on Mars
The Armata tank is made by Russian manufacturer Renova.
MIT's new origami-inspired robot dons foldable 'outfits' to swim, glide, and roll
In future, the tiny cubical bot can be used in space exploration and search and rescue missions.
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