The James Webb Space Telescope's First Mirror Has Been Installed

  • 30 Nov 2015

NASA has announced that they've installed the first of the James Webb Space Telescope's mirrors. The part is one of eighteen that will eventually be bolted to the satellite, which is set to launch in 2018.

Google to Invest in Africa's Largest Wind Farm

Last month, Google announced that it will invest in Africa

Amazon to build massive wind farm to power web services

Amazon is building a 100-megawatt wind farm in Ohio to power its cloud service centers.

Here's the First Airport to Run on 100% Solar Power

Cochin International in southern India is the world's first airport to be run solely on power from the sun. It became totally energy self-sufficient in August. How's it holding up?

Bangladesh Approves 200 MW Solar Power Project By SunEdison

The Government of Bangladesh has approved construction of a huge solar power project which is expected to play a critical role in the country achieving its renewable energy targets.

Quantum computers a step closer to reality after silicon coding breakthrough

In the race to build the first functional quantum computer, Australian researchers at the University of NSW find coding possible in silicon

NASA and Google invite media to visit quantum computing lab on December 8

NASA today sent out invitations to journalists for a tour of its Quantum Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, a joint project with NASA, Google, and the Universities Space Research Association located at NASA Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley.

Physicists Can Now Achieve Quantum Entanglement at Room Temperature

Quantum entanglement - the process though which particle's states become inextricably linked, despite being nowhere near each other, is usually carried out at incredibly low temperatures. But not any more: now physicists can perform the act at room temperature, which could have a profound effect on quantum computing and security.

Different Technologies Making Up Today's Smart Home

Take a look at some of the gadgets that can make up your future smart home.

This Massive Exoplanet Is Being Born Right Now

For the first time, astronomers have directly observed a planet in the making.

What Countries Are The Most Energy Efficient?

As global energy use rises, some nations are ramping up their energy efficiency. So which countries use the least amount of energy?

Winter Is Coming: Giant Ice Cloud Appears On Titan

NASA's Cassini spacecraft has detected a massive, never-before-seen icy cloud at the south pole of Saturn's huge moon Titan.

Leap-second decision delayed by eight years

Some want to scrap adjustment that keeps atomic time in sync with Earth

The world's biggest volcano is a magnetic mix-up

Five weeks of mapping at sea suggests two possible origins for the underwater Tamu Massif.

Creation of a planet witnessed for the first time

Astronomers observe up to three newborn planets evolving from a disk of gas and dust particles circling a distant Sun-like star.