Scientists are developing miniature lightsails that could travel at unprecedented speeds, potentially enabling interstellar ...

Powered by laser light, this tiny sail lays the groundwork for future advances in lightsail technology and the potential for ...

and the rider can shift between the two gears by pedaling backwards slightly and then re-engaging the pedals. Of course a few compromises had to be made here. While the new freewheel is nearly as ...

"The lightsail will travel faster than any previous ... In general, motion can be detected by the interference of two laser beams, where one hits the vibrating sample and the other traces a ...

"The lightsail will travel faster than any previous ... In general, motion can be detected by the interference of two laser beams, where one hits the vibrating sample and the other traces a ...

Two new videos from Chinese companies make it clear: it'll soon be no use trying to run from robots. Rapid upgrades in speed and agility mean robot dogs can now sprint at near-Olympic pace ...

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The current speed limit on most city-owned side streets in Chicago is 30 mph, including this part of Paulina Street near Taylor. Ald. Daniel LaSpata (1st) is pushing to lower that default speed ...

Nintendo has unveiled the long-awaited successor to its popular Switch video game console: the Nintendo Switch 2. First-look images at the console design and a teaser trailer were revealed by ...

The Switch 2 has been revealed, and it's coming this year. But Nintendo's not telling us more until April 2. For now, here's the trailer: Yes, there's a new Mario Kart. And yes, this looks a lot ...

Nintendo has finally revealed the Switch 2 with a video that confirms a number of new features while sparking burning questions for fans to discuss. While pre-announce leaks proved to be pretty ...