Nasa Announces Successful 'Kilopower' Test Of Nuclear Reactor For Space

The agency hopes that the breakthrough can allow future missions to the Mars and Moon to be powered with nuclear energy.

The Smithsonian's New Tour Guide Isn't Human

Pepper the robot shows visitors around the museum while telling factoids, answering questions and posing for selfies.

U.S. Moves Up To Second Most Attractive Renewables Market After China

In an annual ranking of the top 40 renewable energy markets worldwide, China was the top country for the third year running.

Calcium-based MRI Sensor Enables More Sensitive Brain Imaging

The system detects direct signals of neural activity; could reveal patterns underlying behaviour.

First Solar To Build The Biggest Solar Factory In The Western Hemisphere, In Ohio

The 1.2 GW factory will employ 500 workers. The new facility is expected to First Solars total capacity to 7.6 GW by the end of 2020.