The world's most comprehensive hunt for intelligent extraterrestrials is about to begin its next major phase.
An acoustic tractor beam could make it possible to levitate large objects within the not-too-distant future.
The remarkable agricultural breakthrough could help to feed millions of people over the coming decades.
For the first time ever, gravitational waves and light have been picked up from the same cosmic event.
Known as Tissue Nanotransfection (TNT), the technology can begin repairing injuries in less than a second.
In a remarkable breakthrough, microbes trapped inside cave crystals have been brought back to life.
The unusual hue of certain tarantulas has been helping scientists develop vibrant new 3D-printed colors.
A new mind-reading breakthrough has made it possible to communicate with completely locked-in patients.
A team at the CERN facility near Geneva, Switzerland have been experimenting with antihydrogen atoms.
A new technique has succeeded in increasing the life span of a mouse by reprogramming some of its cells.
Swiss food giant Nestle has found a way to reduce sugar in chocolate by 40% without affecting the taste.
In a remarkable breakthrough, a brain training system has restored movement in eight paraplegic patients.
Engineers at RMIT University in Melbourne have announced a breakthrough in liquid-metal technology.
The breakthrough could offer up a new way to help curb the level of global carbon dioxide emissions.
The botanical breakthrough was revealed by astronaut Scott Kelly on his Twitter account at the weekend.
A breakthrough in the field of laser cooling could open the door to a wide range of new applications.
The breakthrough could make it possible for people who can't speak to undergo a 'voice' transplant.
Scientists have announced a breakthrough in the development of an effective new stealth technology.
A new type of 'invisibility skin' has been developed that can render a microscopic object invisible.
Scientists have announced a breakthrough in the battle against Ebola in the form of a new vaccine.