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In a speech delivered to US Marines today in San Diego, President Trump declared support for the United States developing a new space-based branch of the military, called the "space force".

The dinosaur Archaeopteryx is widely regarded as one of the earliest ancestors of modern birds, but the question of whether or not it could actively fly has been debated for decades. Now, scientists have taken X-ray scans of fossil specimens, and concluded that the answer is yes – sort of.

To keep 21st century kids interested, classic toys have been getting high-tech makeovers lately. Now, a new company known as Blok.Party is targeting tabletop gaming with PlayTable, a tablet-like gaming console that uses physical pieces and runs an operating system based on a blockchain.

An ultra-exclusive special edition built on the chassis and 610-horsepower V10 AWD drivetrain of the Lamborghini Huracan, the Zerouno Duerta offers full carbon bodywork, unique styling and the option to pop the targa-style roof off for high-speed open-top shenanigans.

New Atlas looks at some of Stephen Hawking's most memorable quotations, and to set them in the context of his life and work. Brace yourself for a whirlwind tour of free will, the state of humanity, God and fake news, all thanks to one of science's finest minds…

Pioneering theoretical physicist and science popularizer Stephen Hawking has passed away at the age of 76.

Many people see electric cars as something that's great for getting around town, but not for taking on long highway trips. Well, that's where neighborhood electric vehicles (NEVs) come in. They're designed specifically for shorter jaunts – and the Eli Zero is one of the latest to hit the scene.

Through his pollution-fighting projects, Dutch designer Daan Roosegaarde is bringing to light the importance of clean air, most notably through his Smog Free Towers. And as we learned in our interview with the inventor and artist, his penchant for cleaning up isn't limited to our home planet.​

​In order to have their vital signs continuously monitored, patients in emergency rooms have to be hooked up to a variety of sensors – this makes it awkward for them to move around. Soon, however, all those machines could be replaced by one small electronic patch that adheres to their chest.

NASA is ramping up for the Mars 2020 mission's July 2020 launch as the space agency begins the Assembly, Test, and Launch Operations (ATLO) phase of the project at the Spacecraft Assembly Facility High Bay 1 at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Pasadena, California.

NASA engineers have determined that the unmanned Kepler Space Telescope has only enough propellant left in its attitude control system to keep it properly oriented for a few more months. When this runs out, the spacecraft will no longer be able to collect data or transmit it to Earth.

The eye-catching architectural style of the late Zaha Hadid continues to make waves across the Arab world. The new Aljada Central Hub will feature a central observation tower surrounded by buildings and canopies shaped to create a hospitable microclimate in the harsh Arabian desert.