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Two space startups just proved that lunar construction is no longer science fiction. Their all-electric excavator could help solve Earth's helium shortage while building the foundation for a new space economy.
Self-driving taxis are no longer science fiction as Waymo expands to 10 major American cities, safely completing over 400,000 trips every week. The company's rapid growth signals that autonomous transportation is becoming a real option for everyday travel.
Scientists are racing to beam solar power from space to Earth, a technology that could slash Europe's land-based renewable energy needs by 80% within 25 years. What once lived in science fiction novels is becoming a real solution to our energy crisis.
Thousands of Chinese engineers and tech enthusiasts have spent nearly two decades collaboratively writing an open-source sci-fi novel with millions of words. The Morning Star of Linggao recently caught global attention for its rigorous, technically grounded approach to reimagining China's past.
A former SpaceX engineer is launching a satellite in October to prove water can power rockets, turning science fiction into reality. If successful, the breakthrough could help future astronauts refuel on the Moon or Mars for their journey home.
A helium-filled wind turbine flying 2,000 meters high just delivered electricity into China's power grid for the first time. The breakthrough proves that harvesting stronger winds at high altitude isn't just science fiction anymore.
A robotics company born from a NASA challenge just raised nearly $1 billion to build helpful humanoid robots for warehouses and factories. The Texas startup is turning science fiction into reality with machines that can think, see, and adapt.
A Japanese company is getting ready to launch flying taxis in just four years, bringing science fiction closer to everyday reality. SkyDrive has already secured orders and is working with transit companies to make urban air travel accessible.
As commercial moon bases and Mars missions shift from science fiction to reality, researchers are urging the world to tackle a critical question: how does space affect human reproduction? A new study reveals urgent gaps in our knowledge and calls for international guidelines before we venture too far from Earth.
Three young actors on "Star Trek: Starfleet Academy" had never watched the franchise before landing their roles. Now they're all devoted Trekkies, discovering Gene Roddenberry's hopeful vision through their own creative journey.
While humanoid robots grab headlines, practical wheeled robots are quietly revolutionizing warehouses with better performance and lower costs. Experts say businesses should focus on results, not science fiction dreams.
Scientists built the world's smallest programmable swimming robots, each tinier than a grain of salt, that could one day navigate the human body to fight disease. The breakthrough turns 50 years of science fiction into reality.
A South Korean company is pioneering self-navigating ships that could make ocean travel safer and cleaner. Avikus is turning science fiction into reality on the world's busiest shipping routes.
A groundbreaking 2025 study reveals that terraforming Mars has shifted from science fiction to active scientific debate, thanks to breakthroughs in synthetic biology and affordable space travel. Researchers propose a phased plan to warm the Red Planet and introduce engineered life within decades.
A backyard gazebo that generates electricity while providing shade and entertainment just hit the market. This isn't science fiction anymore—it's arriving in US backyards by late 2026.
When David Lee lost his thumb in a machinery accident, surgeons gave him a solution that sounds like science fiction: they replaced it with his big toe. Five years later, the master cobbler is back at work doing what he loves, with just one minor complaint about glove sizes.
A Seattle company just landed a major contract to rescue satellites that can't return to Earth on their own. It's proof that solving the growing space debris problem has moved from science fiction to business reality.
A Chinese novel about engineers traveling back 400 years to jumpstart an industrial revolution is captivating readers with its unique blend of hard science and alternate history. The story reflects a generation's dreams about engineering China's future.
Researchers are developing serious scientific methods to detect potential alien technology in our solar system, from studying century-old telescope images to tracking interstellar visitors. The search for extraterrestrial artifacts is moving from science fiction into legitimate scientific inquiry.