30th September 2018

Giant undersea walls could prevent Antarctic melting

A new paper in the Cryosphere journal suggests that constructing massive "walls" on the seafloor could halt the slide of undersea glaciers, which are melting due to warmer ocean temperatures.

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30th September 2018

First human oesophageal tissue grown entirely from pluripotent stem cells

Human oesophageal "organoids" – grown from a person's own cells – could help in the treatment of various diseases including oesophageal cancer and gastro-oesophageal reflux.

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29th September 2018

Pepper harvesting robot could enter commercial use within five years

The first sweet pepper harvesting robot in the world has been demonstrated at a greenhouse in Belgium.

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29th September 2018

2024 – Euro 2024 is hosted by Germany

In 2024, Germany stages the European Championship for the first time as a unified country.

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28th September 2018

First video from the surface of an asteroid

The Japanese Hayabusa2 probe, which arrived at 162173 Ryugu back in June, has returned the first ever video clip from the surface of an asteroid.

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25th September 2018

Human-level AI could be achieved "within five to ten years", say experts

A new poll suggests that industry leaders are extremely optimistic about the emergence of artificial general intelligence.

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22nd September 2018

Skeletal stem cells identified in humans

For the first time, human skeletal stem cells that become bone, cartilage, or stroma cells have been isolated from fetal and adult bones.

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21st September 2018

Nuclear pasta is hardest known substance in the universe

A team of scientists has calculated the strength of the material deep inside the crust of neutron stars and found it to be the strongest known material in the universe – 10 billion times harder to break than steel.

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20th September 2018

Swiss tech company raises $80m for holographic AR displays in cars

WayRay has announced $80 million in Round C funding. This new investment will enable the development of futuristic, holographic AR solutions for cars.

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18th September 2018

SpaceX rocket will send a passenger around the Moon in 2023

SpaceX has confirmed that it will deliver a paying passenger on a trip around the Moon, using its planned "Big Falcon Rocket" (BFR) by 2023.

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16th September 2018

2034 – Australia has fully decarbonised its electricity supply

By 2034, virtually 100% of Australia's electricity is supplied from renewable energy sources, such as solar, wind, biomass and hydro-power.

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14th September 2018

Robots can now pick up any object after inspecting it

A breakthrough at MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) could allow robots to perform a variety of useful tasks in homes and workplaces.

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14th September 2018

Fusion breakthrough: improved control of plasma

Researchers have predicted the entire set of beneficial 3-D distortions for controlling the edge localised modes (ELMs) in tokamak plasma.

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13th September 2018

Amazon to open checkout-free store in NYC

Online retailer Amazon is to open another of its automated, cashier-less "Go" stores, this time in New York City.

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12th September 2018

Researchers identify molecule with anti-aging effects on vascular system

A molecule produced during fasting or calorie restriction has anti-aging effects on the vascular system, which could reduce the occurrence and severity of human diseases related to blood vessels, according to a new study.

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11th September 2018

Graphene enables clock rates in the terahertz range

Graphene – an ultrathin material consisting of a single layer of interlinked carbon atoms – is considered a promising candidate for the nanoelectronics of the future. In theory, it should allow clock rates up to a thousand times faster than today's silicon-based electronics.

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10th September 2018

New cancer vaccine is 100% effective in mouse model

A new experimental cancer vaccine, when administered in conjunction with other therapies, could boost the immune system's ability to fight aggressive tumours.

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10th September 2018

2025-2029 – The Martian Moons Exploration probe collects and returns samples

Martian Moons Exploration (MMX) is a probe designed to bring back the first samples from Mars' largest moon, Phobos.

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9th September 2018

New "powered clothing" can enhance physical abilities

A startup company seeks to improve quality of life through quality of motion, fusing apparel with discreet robotics to create "powered clothing".

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8th September 2018

Large-scale solar and wind power could help in "greening" the Sahara

A study by the University of Illinois finds that large-scale solar farms and wind turbines in the Sahara desert would have a major impact on rainfall, vegetation and temperatures – potentially greening the region.

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8th September 2018

World's largest offshore wind farm officially opens

The 659-megawatt Walney Extension has become operational off the coast of North West England.

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5th September 2018

Nanobot swarming behaviour demonstrated by Chinese scientists

A new way of controlling nanobots has the potential to help surgeons do complex tasks, such as passing drugs through tiny spaces in the human body.

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4th September 2018

New robotic surgery system arriving in 2019

A next-generation surgical robotic system has been developed in Cambridge, UK. It will be used on NHS patients for the first time next year.

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3rd September 2018

SpaceX reveals new details about human Mars mission

In this video, SpaceX's Principal Mars Development Engineer, Paul Wooster, talks about the company's future plans – including at least two cargo missions to Mars in 2022, followed by the first crewed missions in 2024.

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2nd September 2018

2051 – The Suburban Rail Loop is operational in Melbourne

The Suburban Rail Loop is Australia's largest ever transport project.

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2nd September 2018

California approves bill mandating 100% carbon-free electricity by 2045

Senate Bill 100 makes California the single largest economy in the world to commit to a 100% clean energy grid.

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1st September 2018

Launch costs to low Earth orbit, 1980-2100

This graph shows the declining costs of launching people and cargo into space.

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