Facebook’s Aquila drone crashed due to strong winds, NTSB investigation finds
A National Transportation Safety Board investigation found that the June 2016 crash of Facebook's Aquila drone was caused by stronger-than-expected winds.
China steals U.S. research drone in South China Sea in front of its crew, but will return it
U.S. officials confirmed the Chinese had stolen a non-military research drone in the South China Sea. The incident took place in front of U.S. researchers.
Apple TV debuts new app with more access to other channels, save for a few
While Apple TV's universal search does what it needs to do and now includes videos from over 50 content partners, the new TV app is much less impressive.
From time travel to Tribbles: Here are the best Star Trek episodes from every series
Much has happened in Star Trek since the franchise debuted in 1966. Here are some of the best episodes from each of the five live-action series.
Launch of GOES-R satellite a game-changing moment for weather forecasting
NASA and NOAA successfully launched the GOES-R weather satellite this past weekend. What comes next could be revolutionary for weather forecasting.
SpaceX may have finally zeroed in on cause of September’s rocket explosion
A fueling issue caused a SpaceX rocket to blow up on the launchpad during a test. While the issue has been identified, SpaceX may have more trouble ahead.
Why didn’t I think of that? 8 useful objects you can 3D print right now
Finally opt for a newfangled, 3D printer? Try out one of these 3D printables, so you can save your precious filament and make something you'll actually use.
Clinton vs. Trump: How to watch the final presidential debate online (and for free)
The final presidential debate is scheduled for 6 p.m. PT on Wednesday, but what's the best way to get in on all the action? We have a few suggestions...
Developing nations may get a shot at space, thanks to the UN's planned spaceplane
Getting into space is expensive, and leaves developing nations out. The UN is trying to fund the purchase a spaceplane of its own to help change that.
Check out this batteryless drone prototype that relies entirely on wireless charging
To get drones to fly longer and farther, manufacturers have built ever bigger batteries. But a drone is in development that requires no battery at all.
Alien life? Maybe not, but NASA says there’s ‘surprising activity’ on Europa
NASA will announce what is being billed as "surprising evidence of activity" and the possible discovery of a subsurface ocean on Jupiter's moon Europa.
Hyperlocal weather app Dark Sky brings its forecast maps to the web
Dark Sky offers beautiful weather maps and hyperlocal weather predictions, seemingly more accurate than your local weather. Now it's available on the web.
Study: Doomed stars emit cosmic ‘echoes’ while devoured by black holes
Astronomers may soon be able to detect black holes better by following flares of light "echoed" through cosmic dust, according to two recent studies.
Marines launch competition to fund, build next wave of battlefield robots
The Marines Corps wants to free up its soldiers to focus on the battlefield, so it's holding a competition to find ways for robots to do supporting work.
Scotland goes big on clean electricity with large-scale tidal energy farm
The large-scale project is said to eventually power 175,000 homes in the country when it's completed in the early 2020s.