Boeing's Starliner spacecraft can't seem to catch a break. Although it ultimately successfully docked with the International Space Station (ISS), five of the capsule's reaction thrusters malfunctioned, delaying docking by over an hour.Continue ReadingCategory: Space, ScienceTags: NASA, Boeing, International Space Station, Starliner

SpaceX's Starship scored a double win on its fourth test mission today as both the Super Heavy first stage and the Starship second stage had successful flights, reaching space and ending in slow splashdowns in the Gulf of Mexico and the Indian Ocean.Continue ReadingCategory: Space, ScienceTags: SpaceX, Starship, Launch

Some people might say that if you're passively standing on an electric skateboard that's controlled by a handheld remote, then you're not really skateboarding. Such folks might prefer the Liquid Skateboard, as it's more like a regular board with cruise control.Continue ReadingCategory: Urban Transport, TransportTags: Electric Skateboards, Kickstarter

Electric mobility brand Solar Scooters has unleashed a new e-moto designed for riding on urban roads, while also holding its own in the wild. The E-Clipse 2.0 Race Edition combines cool carbon looks with a 65-mph motor and 70-mile battery.Continue ReadingCategory: Motorcycles, TransportTags: Electric Motorcycles, Urban, Off-road

Mowing might seem like a pretty sensible way to keep weeds at bay. But in the case of the silverleaf nightshade, the activity puts the plant into survival mode causing it to fight back with some pretty powerful defense mechanisms, says a new study.Continue ReadingCategory: Biology, ScienceTags: Plants, Agriculture, Agricultural, Poisons, University...

You could be forgiven for remaining skeptical about whether it will ever be built, but the audacious bid to build the USA's new tallest skyscraper in Oklahoma City reached a major milestone this week. Local officials have now finally met and given it their approval.Continue ReadingCategory: Architecture, LifestyleTags: Building and Construction, Residential...