This new propulsion system could rewrite the rules of spaceflight—not to mention completely defy conventional physics.

A dead satellite can become a high-speed hazard in an orbit that is already packed with working spacecraft. That risk is why ...

This remarkable miniature rotorcraft is so lightweight and efficient that it can lift its own mass given nothing but sunlight. The entire thing weighs about as much as four paperclips, and it can fly ...

Electrostatic motors are now common in MEMS applications, but researchers at the University of Wisconsin and spinoff C-Motive Technologies have brought macroscale electrostatic motors back. [via ...

Invisibly to us, insects and other tiny creatures use static electricity to travel, avoid predators, collect pollen and more. New experiments explore how evolution may have influenced this phenomenon.

Ferroelectric fluids use a strong transverse electrostatic force to climb 80 mm, enabling lightweight, low-voltage motors and compact energy-efficient actuators. (Nanowerk News) Researchers have ...

Due to the unique conditions of the space environment and abundant resources, the field investigation and study of the Moon, ...

The new QUAD ESL 2812X are 107cm high, while the ESL 2912X are 40cm taller. They are finished in a matt-black steal design. One of the most exciting audio brands for me at the moment is QUAD. It’s ...

We take a look at the history of the electrostatic loudspeaker and some of the designs that made it prized by audiophiles. Electrostatic loudspeakers have been part of my audiophile experience from ...

Airlines are fine-tuning their cleaning procedures — where they clean, how frequently and with which tools. This is what the new processes look like. Text by Mike Arnot Photographs and Video by ...