Seamless circular nanorings that self-assemble in a furnace have been developed and could serve as parts for nanoscale sensors and other devices.

There’s a market for software that recognizes your face and fingerprints, but also increasing fear that Big Brother will be the one staring hard at your eyes and nose.

Physicists in Austria say they that have observed events separated by the shortest time interval ever, and plan to use the technique to study atomic phenomena.

As you fasten your seat belt a “welcome aboard” announcement is made by a computer — because there is no captain.
While plane designers dream of a high-tech future, the aerospace industry is debating whether if it will become feasible to fly passengers without pilots.

The case for niche selling is this: The auto manufacturer can shorten product life cycles to the point where it can keep a model going for only 18 to 30 months and still make money. If GM can make Kappa work, the optimistic talk goes, it will have a breakthrough car-building process that could stand […]

In a manner similar to stun guns and “Taser” technology, a ShockRounds(TM) bullet discharges an electrical shock upon impact and disrupts the nervous system. However, the charge is delivered via a modified metal or rubber bullet. It incapacitates the target immediately, although temporarily, via electric shock.