A future where your lights, phone, and even entire cities are powered by sunlight collected in orbit may not be far-fetched. A new study published in Joule00255-7) suggests that Europe could one day ...

Bioprinted organs, a space elevator and robot roommates might sound like science fiction – but they could become reality by 2050. That’s according to futurologist Tom Cheeswright, who has predicted ...

The idea of beaming solar power down from space might sound like science fiction, but it’s being taken seriously by a growing number of governments. A new analysis shows it could significantly lower ...

In a nutshell: Space-based solar power could reduce Europe's renewable energy needs by as much as 80 percent, lower battery use by two-thirds, and cut the overall cost of power for the region by 15 ...

Space elevators remain one of the most fascinating space concepts because they suggest a future where reaching orbit no longer depends entirely on expensive rocket launches. Interest in space elevator ...