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The use of drones for deliveries is taking flight all of sudden, with the likes of Amazon kicking off real-world trials. In the meantime, however, 7-Eleven and drone company Flirtey have been quietly making light work of delivering items by flying robot, completing a total of 77 shipments so far.

The ESA is studying the Earth’s magnetic field, and now the project has discovered the driving force behind why it's changing: wrapped around the outer core of the planet is a geological “jet stream” made of molten iron, which flows at tremendous speeds – and it’s getting faster.

Researchers at the University of Leicester have developed a new class of Alzheimer's drug that has been shown to restore memory loss, slow disease progression and increase the lifespan of mice. The team hopes that the finding could lead to new treatment options for Alzheimer’s in humans.

Mirrorless cameras no longer have to play second fiddle to DSLRs. They are powerful enough and can produce the quality stills and video needed to keep enthusiasts and professionals happy. Here New Atlas looks at some of the best mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras available in 2016.

We've seen zombie apocalypse fiction in nearly every form of storytelling. With virtual reality opening up a new media frontier, it's only natural the undead will inevitably creep into your favorite VR headset. Arizona Sunshine manages to put you inside the zombie Armageddon like never before.

The Lamborghini Aventador is a glorious throwback to the old days. While some exotic brands have followed the trend to polar bear-friendly engines, the Lambo flagship is still powered by a naturally aspirated V12 – one which now has even more power in new Aventador S trim.

Boeing's T-X single-engine fighter trainer airplane took to the skies for the first time today on a 55-minute flight to demonstrate the airworthiness of key systems.

Mars is home to many phenomena that we'd never see on our home planet, some of which are the networks of veiny troughs found around its South Pole. These "spiders" are usually thousands of years old, but now for the first time a team of scientists seem to have caught some in their early stages.

In the recent past, we've seen systems that track eye movements in order to determine if a concussion has occurred. Now, scientists from Illinois' Northwestern University are suggesting that the way in which the brain processes sound may be an even better indicator.​

​Researchers in the UK have announced a new laser therapy treatment that can kill low-risk prostate cancer cells without inflicting collateral damage on healthy tissue or the patient’s lifestyle. ​

With overprescription of antibiotics one of the key drivers of drug-resistant bacteria, scientists are exploring others ways for us to stave off infection, among which is a new molecule that essentially blinds bacteria before it can latch onto healthy cells and grow.

The Canadian telecommunications regulator has declared broadband access as necessary for the quality of life of all citizens, a claim backed by up to CAD$750 million (US$556 million) in new funding to bring every last Canadian online. ​​​​​