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US military uses genetic engineering to develop “living tripwires” for submarines

The US Department of Defense (DoD) is investing $45 million dollars in a tri-service effort that focuses on synthetic biology…

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk teases new Starship photos and “heavy metal” BFR

Drawn in by Teslarati photographer Pauline Acalin's most recent photos of Port of LA Falcon 9 recovery operations SpaceX is…

Scientists develop “soft valve” to enable human flesh-like robots

The field of soft robotics has achieved some impressive feats in recent years, meaning we are well on our way…

SpaceX’s first Falcon 9 Block 5 booster casualty battered but still intact in aerial photos

Shortly after successfully sending a reused Cargo Dragon spacecraft on its way towards the International Space Station (ISS), SpaceX Falcon…

Google’s giant “kite” can generate wind energy from almost anywhere

A Google X division company named Makani has designed a giant "kite" that can generate enough wind energy to power…

SpaceX’s first Falcon 9 Block 5 landing failure caught on video after launch success

In an extraordinary bit of live footage, SpaceX's first Falcon 9 Block 5 launch of the Cargo Dragon spacecraft was topped…

SpaceX’s Falcon 9 Block 5 set for first Cargo Dragon spacecraft launch

After a slight 24-hour delay at NASA's request, SpaceX is ready to support Falcon 9 Block 5's first launch of…

Advancement in nuclear fusion tech continues transition to clean energy future

The development of unlimited, carbon-neutral, and safe energy through nuclear fusion is expanding around the world, and scientists at the…

Porsche CEO hints at Taycan’s increased initial production, electrified 911

Porsche appears to be set on expediting the electrification of its fleet, with CEO Olliver Blume recently noting that the…

Hybrid airship startup builds ultra-safe, ‘plummet-proof’ aircraft with a catchy name

Egan Airships, Inc., a startup company based in Seattle, wants you to consider an aircraft mashup they've invented as an…

Tesla’s Gigafactory 3 is starting to attract the interest of China’s workforce

Tesla's upcoming Gigafactory 3 in Shanghai appears to be attracting a lot of interest among China's workers, with a recent…

Tesla’s giant ‘Virtual Power Plant’ made of 50k homes and Powerwalls enters 2nd phase

Tesla's ambitious plan to establish a 250 MW/650 MWh "Virtual Power Plant" in South Australia is moving to its second…

Tesla Roadster Sport comes out of retirement to race the Model 3 Performance

Some vehicles will forever hold a special place in people's hearts. For the Tesla community, that car would be the…

Multiple Porsche Taycan prototypes rip through Nurburgring for track testing

German carmaker Porsche appears to be putting the pedal to the metal with regards to the Taycan's track capabilities, with…

First high-speed full-body 3D scanner ready for clinical tests on humans

Scientists from the University of California Davis in partnership with Shanghai-based United Imaging Healthcare (UIH) have developed a scanner capable…

HyperSciences’ drilling tech can expedite Elon Musk’s tunneling revolution

During The Boring Company's information session earlier this year, Elon Musk remarked that the company's next-generation Tunnel Boring Machine, which…

SpaceX fairing recovery vessel Mr. Steven’s owner abruptly files for bankruptcy

The legal owners of SpaceX's sole fairing recovery vessel are in dire financial straits, signaled by business owner Steven Miguez's…

Elon Musk’s Boring Company extracts TBM segments as tunnel debut nears

On November 27, a large crew of Boring Company employees and contractors converged upon the company's Praire Avenue work site,…

NASA’s Mars InSight mission opens doors to hyper-affordable satellite industry

On November 26, 2018, NASA's InSight lander arrived at Mars, our neighboring red planet, after a nearly seven month journey…

First close look at Rivian’s R1T ahead of LA Auto Show debut

On the grounds of the historic Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles on Monday night, Rivian, a US-based electric vehicle startup,…