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US lawmakers have drafted legislation proposing the formation of a new branch of the military called the Space Corps. This new space-orientated military service would join the five other branches of the United States Armed Forces and is intended to manage national security in space.

Wearable electronic devices are starting to save some battery power by harvesting an energy source that’s right underneath them: human body heat. Now a team from North Carolina State University has developed a system using liquid metal components, making it flexible, efficient and self-healing.

We still haven't been treated to a look at the finished Audi A8, but teasers have started to trickle out of Ingolstadt. Having shared details about the car's lightweight body, Audi says the suspension on the new A8 will automatically adjust itself based on the road ahead.

Before "interactive movie" video games there were Choose Your Own Adventure books. Streaming video technology has now allowed Netflix to embrace the concept and release its first interactive "branching" narrative​ program that gives viewers a say in how the story progresses.

Scientists from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have created a new sound that we can't hear, but that is picked up by mics of all kinds. It could have some valuable applications, although there's also the potential for misuse.​

An ESA-funded scientist is developing a magnetic space tug to combat the growing problem of space debris. ​Using cryogenic magnets, the tugs could lock onto derelict satellites and deorbit them before they become a hazard to navigation.

​Life should be a bit easier for buyers of the upcoming new Leaf, as Nissan has confirmed that the car will feature ProPILOT Assist technology. Although it should eventually offer advanced functionality, for now the system reportedly "reduces the hassle of stop-and-go single-lane highway driving."

Despite growing anecdotal support, scientists have not had a clear understanding of how ketamine's anti-depressant effects actually work. A new study has finally solved a key part of the ketamine mystery.

If you’ve ever used your phone in sunlight only to see a reflection of your own face, moths might have your back. Inspired by the natural nanostructures that keep the insect’s eyes from being shiny, a team from the University of Central Florida has developed an antireflective film for phone screens.

Adding a third dimension to sketches with a 3D printing pen can bring a whole new layer of fun to doodling. While other pens have a single extruder nozzle, Scribbler clearly believes that two heads are better than one, and has launched a dual nozzle 3D printing pen called the Duo on Kickstarter.​​

It might not have the dimensions of a superyacht, but Numarine has done its best to ensure those cruising the high seas (or bobbing in a Mediterranean port) on its 62-ft (19 m) 62FLY yacht​ won't feel cramped for space, thanks to high ceilings throughout giving the interior a spacious and airy feel.

If luxury car manufacturers are to be believed, more speaker hardware is the best way to deliver a quality in-car audio experience. But a concept from Continental suggests ditching speakers altogether, and instead creates sound by vibrating some parts of the car's interior trim.