In the not-so-distant future, wars will be fought by soldiers seated in front of computers, operating by remote control smart weapons that are faster, surgically precise and more powerful – meaning ...

Traditionally, a commander might ask officers to produce three plans, then “wargame out” the options. AI can play that role—but over thousands of variations instead of a handful. The system interprets ...

Whether it’s a doomed mission or a satirical take on human folly, here are the best non-horror movies where everyone dies.

Imagine waking up one morning to news that a massive volcanic eruption has shaken a remote region with absolutely no advance ...

From drowned worlds to virtual utopias via deep space, wild ideas abound in Emily H. Wilson's picks for her favourite sci-fi ...

Poland picked Sweden on Wednesday to supply it with three A-26 or Blekinge-class submarines being built by Saab , which are ...

Poland said on Wednesday it had chosen Sweden's Saab to supply it with three submarines, in a multi-billion-dollar deal that ...

Sweden has revealed the Saab A26 -- the world's first fifth-generation submarine. The A26 produces minimal signatures, has a ...

Science writer David Berreby shares his personal journey with griefbots and discusses how they can offer unexpected comfort, insight and connection in the wake of loss. Kendra Pierre-Louis steps in as ...