October 21, 2015 NASA's robot astronaut inspiring tech advances here on Earth A humanoid robot aboard the International Space Station is inspiring technology that could be useful to both astronauts and people on Earth.
October 20, 2015 UK's Royal Air Force sends new spy drones to Afghanistan The British Royal Air Force (RAF) has sent five new reconnaissance drones to Afghanistan to support intelligence operations in the country.
October 20, 2015 NASA's robot army of 'swarmies' could explore other planets They may look like remote-controlled toy trucks, but a troop of new NASA robots could one day race across distant planets as a sort of space exploration vanguard.
October 20, 2015 Drone flight prompts FAA alert at Alabama airport An Alabama man is keeping his drone aircraft closer to the ground after a high-altitude flight prompted a warning to pilots at Birmingham's airport.
February 5, 2015 Web-connect everything you own Years ago, futurists imagined a world where everything was connected to the Internet. The idea has sputtered forward since it was first conceived. But if this year's annual International Consumer Electronics Show tells us anything, it's that the so-called Internet of Things is here in full force. At this year's show, dozens of vendors unveiled a range of gadgets that can be controlled via websites or smartphone apps or both. Think toothbrushes, dog collars, smoke alarms, crockpots and automobiles. - Tracy Staedter for Discovery News
February 5, 2015 High-tech military gear Smart guns, robots and drones, oh my! Here are a few of the military's high-tech gizmos and gadgets.
February 5, 2015 Wonderful robotic world of bionics Rise of the machines? New research could pave the way to machines built from biological materials.
February 5, 2015 Rise of the machines The future has arrived. From robot bartenders to galloping machines, the technological revolution is upon us.
February 5, 2015 Incredible robots: The military's marvelous machines Our military's robot reinforcements come in all shapes and sizes: robots that scout the enemy, defuse bombs, and lead the frontline. From killer drones to cockroach spies, the future of our military might lies in the metal hands of the machines.
February 5, 2015 2014 CES in pictures If you like gadgets, you're going to love this: An entire year's worth of smartphones, high-definition TVs, tablets and more were unveiled at the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the premier venue for the world's gadget makers to astound and amaze. Here's a look at what gizmo's this year's show had in store.
