Research and Development

Nasa tested one of the new generation RS-25 rockets on July 17, 2015, including a period of firing at 109 per cent of the engine’s rated power - image courtesy of Nasa.

Nasa selects contractor for deep space launch structure

A robot built by the University of Cambridge learns how to build better robots. Image courtesy of University of Cambridge.

Researchers build robot which can learn & evolve

Tesla reportedly loses around $4000 on each car sold. Image courtesy of Tesla Motors.

Tesla reportedly makes large losses on car sales

An image taken from the Airbus’ ‘Ultra-rapid air vehicle and related method of aerial locomotion’ patent

Airbus patents hypersonic jet promising London to NY in 1 hour

Lettuce grown within the Veggie experiment on the ISS. Image courtesy of Nasa.

Astronauts to eat first food grown in space

An F-35B makes a vertical landing on an aircraft carrier. Image courtesy of Wikipedia Commons.

First F-35B jets ready for deployment

Forest, environment, energy, trees, sustainable, sustainability

Biobased materials: cultivating a sustainable future

3D printed pills have a number of advantages over traditional pills. Image courtesy of Flickr/e-Magine Art

US FDA approves first 3D printed pills

Australia’s Spinifex Pharmaceuticals sold to Novartis for US$200m

Nasa's Orion spacecraft. Image courtesy of Nasa.

Nasa to conduct final Orion drop-test

The prototype electric Harley-Davidson features a 300-volt battery and has a 90km range and a top speed of 145kmh - image courtesy of Harley-Davidson

Harley-Davidson LiveWire Tour takes electric motorcycle to Canada