Organizations like NASA and SpaceX have pledged to send humans to Mars in the near future, and each has its own unique technology in development to enable such a journey. One thing they all seem to ...

Japanese construction giant Obayashi first talked about building an elevator into space a few years ago, and this week it wants everyone to know it hasn’t given up on the idea. While the idea may ...

We’ve explored plenty of subjects revolving around gravity -- in some cases, literally -- but today, it’s a two-for-one special on morbid curiosity. Part One: Could a penny falling from the Empire ...

Yeah, I see you … taking the ICC elevator from floor two to floor three. Or worse, from floor three to floor two. Many of us consider the elevator a blessing, and sometimes this blessing introduces us ...

Researchers gathered at the Space Elevator Conference on Thursday said that an elevator could make transportation to space so much more inexpensive than it is now, that companies could build large ...

Scientists exploring ancient Egyptian sites have documented deep vertical shafts that resemble elevator-like drops carved ...

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The space elevator concept has had its ups and downs — but this year, it looks as if the concept's proponents are definitely trying to push the “up” button again. There’s a new Kickstarter project, ...

Ever heard of an elevator pitch? An elevator pitch is a persuasive and succinct sales pitch, named after the time it takes to ride an elevator from the bottom floor to the top. It’s a concise and ...

If you're trying to get ahead in your career – or just sell an idea – you've probably been told to craft an "elevator speech." It's a clear, brief message about yourself and your work, a tiny talk you ...