When someone gets bitten by a venomous snake, it's crucial to administer an antivenom as soon as possible. In order to keep the victim going in the meantime, though, it turns out that an existing medication may do the trick.

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Although we have seen "morphing" structural materials before, they typically incorporate solenoids, pumps or motors. Now, however, scientists have developed a carbon fiber composite that shifts shape with a simple shot of electricity.

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If electric vehicles run out of juice while traveling, drivers can't just walk to the nearest refueling point for a can full of charge. This is where mobile EV chargers could help, and the latest comes from Colorado's Lightning Systems.

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Antioxidants fight oxidation, which can spoil food and alcohol and harm cells in the body. Now, researchers have woven antioxidants into nanofiber mats, which release the vital compounds slowly and could be useful for food coverings or bandages.

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A secretive space plane developed by the US Air Force is being readied for another outing. Scheduled for May 16, the X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle’s sixth mission will see a new emphasis placed on onboard experiments.

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An MIT researcher proposes using solar sails to position deep-space probes on the edge of the solar system that could lay in wait before being unleashed and set on an intercept course with an interstellar visitor.

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The camper van innovators at Trakka are back with another slick VW-badged van to explore city and country. The full-size Akuna van maximizes comfort and efficiency with solutions like off-grid solar/lithium power and a power slide-away toilet.

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