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NASA plans to launch three massive rockets for the Artemis 3 crewed lunar test mission

staff@engadget.com (Mariella Moon) — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:58:00 +0000

NASA has detailed how the next Artemis 3 test will happen, but it doesn't have a concrete date for it yet.

Quantum computers can get colder than deep space — Here's how they stay running

staff@engadget.com (Nimrod Aldea) — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 13:30:00 +0000

Heat disrupts the accuracy of a quantum computer, so the computer needs to be kept as cold as possible. Which is extremely cold, it turns out.

A startup called Warhound is genetically engineering dogs for the military

staff@engadget.com (Mariella Moon) — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:01:01 +0000

Warhound is genetically engineering dogs for the military, law enforcement and first responder operations.

Here's how SpaceX plans to catch Starship's upper stage for the first time

staff@engadget.com (Mariella Moon) — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:19:58 +0000

SpaceX has released a demo showing how it intends to catch Starship's upper stage, which could happen as soon as next month.

How much power can a 1kW wind turbine produce for your home?

staff@engadget.com (Thomas Godwin) — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000

A 1 kW wind turbine can help with your electric bill, but the wind determines how much.

OpenAI is building a humanoid robot, but the body isn't the real challenge

staff@engadget.com (Husain Parvez) — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 23:45:00 +0000

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman wants a humanoid that can operate in a world designed for people, though the CEO says a robot 'brain' is a much bigger challenge.

A 'flying' Tesla Roadster sounds impossible, until you see what Lockheed Martin built decades ago

staff@engadget.com (Ian Carlos Campbell) — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:50:28 +0000

Thrusters are as good at flipping cars as they are at hunting ballistic missiles.

NASA explains how it's making batteries for the Moon's extreme temperatures

staff@engadget.com (Anna Washenko) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:07:03 +0000

Lithium-ion just isn't cut out for the cosmos.

Scientists find evidence of a second-generation planet born from a dying star

staff@engadget.com (Mariella Moon) — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:46:02 +0000

A team of scientists found evidence of a planet born from a white dwarf in decades-old Hubble data.

Webb telescope detects galaxy origin of the farthest fast radio burst we've seen to date

staff@engadget.com (Mariella Moon) — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:28:24 +0000

Astronomers used the Webb telescope to see where the farthest fast radio burst we've ever seen had come from.

Every Starlink Dish Available: How To Know Which Setup May Be Right For You

staff@engadget.com (Courtney Holt) — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 23:15:00 +0000

Everyone has different needs when it comes to internet connectivity, and Starlink's dish selection caters to a many applications, from stationary to mobile.

What is infill in 3D printing and is it necessary?

staff@engadget.com (Husain Parvez) — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 13:15:00 +0000

The infill settings you use for your 3D prints can make or break them - literally. Let's talk about what infill does and how you should use it.

What does FDM stand for in 3D printing and how does it work?

staff@engadget.com (Alec Hively) — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 14:30:00 +0000

FDM stands for fused deposition modeling, but what does that mean, and how does it differ from other 3D printing methods? Let's find out.

FDA approves artificial heart valve for kids that grows as they do

staff@engadget.com (Mariella Moon) — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:19:29 +0000

The FDA has approved a new artificial heart valve that eliminates the need for multiple surgeries in children with certain congenital heart defects.

How to watch NASA's Crew-13 launch

staff@engadget.com (Ian Carlos Campbell) — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 01:20:00 +0000

How to watch NASA's Crew-13 launch

SpaceX's latest Starship mission reached low-Earth orbit

staff@engadget.com (Jackson Chen) — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:14:21 +0000

...with some small hiccups along the way.

Robot dogs on farms do a lot more than just guarding

staff@engadget.com (Alec Hively) — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:45:00 +0000

Robot dogs made the headlines following their deployment in high-security locations like the White House. Now, they're being used in greener environments.

Humanoid robots are getting even creepier (this one can cry on command)

staff@engadget.com (Gabriela Vătu) — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 13:15:00 +0000

Humanoid robots have improved emotional mimicry to the point of being able to cry during an emotional conversation.

Google is sending a teensy-tiny AI data center to space

staff@engadget.com (Lawrence Bonk) — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:45:37 +0000

It's an experiment to see how the chips hold up in the harsh vacuum of the cosmos.

XPENG's Iron humanoid robot walked out immediately after being assembled

staff@engadget.com (Husain Parvez) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000

The humanoid robot was ready to work as soon as it was put together. It walked right out to receive its staff badge.