Stanisław Lem’s farsighted 1964 science fiction novel The Invincible presciently explored some of the “truly horrific” ways in which autonomous intelligent weaponry, once unleashed, might evolve ...

Futuristic laser weapons are now deployed with some militaries and are being demonstrated by Ukrainian startups. Industry insiders say the technology can counter the threat of cheap kamikaze drones, ...

As a genre, science fiction has never lacked for memorable weapons. Blasters, phasers, daggers, and even weapons capable of decimating entire planets have defined entire franchises and shaped how ...

12:38, Mon, Jul 29, 2024 Updated: 12:52, Mon, Jul 29, 2024 The kind of laser weapons seen in Star Wars and Star Trek are fast becoming a reality and may "change the equation" when it comes to taking ...

Science fiction is a treasure trove of speculation and wacky concepts. But unlike fantasy or sci-fi's basement dwelling younger brother science fantasy, you're typically expected to be a bit more ...

German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said new arms controls on next-generation weapons were 'a question of the survival of humanity' THERE are fears futuristic weapons like killer robots, space missiles ...

As conflict escalates following the US and Israeli attacks on Iran, and Iran’s subsequent retaliatory strikes, reports have emerged that Israel may have used laser weapons to shoot down rockets fired ...

Science fiction is a treasure trove of speculation and wacky concepts. But unlike fantasy or sci-fi's basement dwelling younger brother science fantasy, you're typically expected to be a bit more ...

THERE are fears futuristic weapons like killer robots, space missiles and autonomous tanks could spark World War Three if a new "sci-fi" arms race isn't curbed. German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas ...