Going to space is a real “pain in the back”
Astronauts have been reporting back pain since the late 1980s, when space missions grew longer. Their flight medical data show that more than half...
Screens are keeping your kid awake
For children and teens, using cell phones, tablets and computers at night is associated with losing sleep time and sleep quality, new research finds....
China presents bullet train that can withstand operating in extremely cold temperatures
China has unveiled a new high-speed bullet train designed for extremely cold climates.
The CR400AF-G train, which can operate at speeds of up to 350...
Africa’s first private space satellite designed by high school girls
They are part of a team of high school girls from Cape Town, South Africa, who have designed and built payloads for a satellite...
How to fly a sports car with wings
When it comes to piloting a plane, I have zero experience.
In fact, I've never even considered attempting it.
Nevertheless, as we swoop over Florida's Tampa...
‘Oscars of watches’ winners on show at Dubai
The winners of this year's "Oscars of watchmaking" have been chosen, with a wide range of time pieces recognized for their engineering perfection and...
How to outsmart fake news in your Facebook feed
It doesn't have to be this way. Fake news is actually really easy to spot -- if you know how. Consider this your New...
‘Roborace’ car manufacturer makes road debut in Marrakech
A new robot race car series is set to get underway in 2017.
The battery-powered prototype can reach speeds of 215 mph (350 kph), according...
