If tech addiction is screwing up our kids, what should tech giants be doing?
With investors asking Apple to investigate smartphone addiction, what responsibility do tech companies have to control the issue?
You can build this industrial clothes rack in a weekend. We’ll show you how
Why waste money on a crappy clothes rack from Ikea when you can build a stronger, longer-lasting, and better-looking one yourself? In this article we'll show you how to do just that.
Crumble-proof concrete? Fungi could help it heal itself of cracks
Researchers have developed a new self-healing fungi-based concrete, which could one day be used for permanently repairing cracks in aging concrete.
Outrageously quick Milidelta robot moves too fast for your brain to comprehend
Researchers at Harvard University have developed a miniature robot designed like the popular, fast, and precise Delta robot.
This Nerf gun mod fires 20 rounds per second, destroys nieces and nephews
YouTuber Captain Xavier has built a Nerf minigun that is capable of firing 20 balls per second, with a magazine that holds 2,000 rounds.
With a crazy folding design, Revolve has literally reinvented the wheel
Revolve is a full-size, 26-inch spoked wheel that can be folded to a third of its diameter in a second, allowing it to take up just 60 percent of the space it would normally.
Rise of the machines: Here are the best robots we saw at CES 2018
Robots always have a big presence at CES, but this year that presence was bigger and more noticeable than ever before. Here's a quick roundup of all the best robots we spotted on the showfloor this year.
Prepare for liftoff! Here’s 7 crazy facts about the SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket
The SpaceX Falcon Heavy is the rocket Elon Musk says will one day head to Mars. Here are some awesome facts about the "world's most powerful rocket."
Why wait? Here are 10 new gadgets from CES 2018 that you can buy right now
Usually, the stuff that gets unveiled at CES doesn't actually hit the market for months -- but we found a bundle of gear you can buy today.
How ‘speed breeding’ could supercharge farming to save us from starvation
A team of scientists recently published a paper detailing a new plant breeding technique that could revolutionize the way we grow crops -- so we got in touch with them to hear more.
Engineers just built the world’s tallest ice tower in China — here’s how
A collaboration between researchers in China and the Netherlands has resulted in the world's tallest ice tower being created in the Chinese city of Harbin.
A hero drone manages to rescue two teenage swimmers in choppy surf
A drone played the role of levitating lifeguard and saved two swimmers who were struggling against heavy surf.
The Pipe is a futuristic new instrument that looks like a cyberpunk saxophone
Vlad Kreimer's innovative cyberpunk instrument, The Pipe, is capable of transforming a person’s voice into a drumbeat or synth.
Elby could be the ebike that solves your commuting conundrums
The Elby will make getting to work (or just about anywhere else) so fun that you may actually enjoy the journey more than the destination.
Stem cell breakthrough may give people with paralysis their sense of touch back
Researchers at UCLA have demonstrated that it is possible to coax stem cells to become sensory interneurons.
It is now an offense in New Jersey to fly a drone while drunk
New Jersey is going after drone owners who fly their machine while drunk. A bill targeting the behavior was signed into law this week.
CES 2018 is over, but these hot products and trends will shape the year ahead
From new TVs to audio gear to self-driving cars and more, CES 2018 revealed trends that will shape the year ahead in gadgets. Here’s what you need to know.
Color-changing temporary tattoo reveals when you’ve soaked up too much sun
LogicInk's temporary tattoo changes color as it’s exposed to sunlight, thereby warning you if you've soaked up enough UV rays for the day.
New approach to fighting cancer involves … 3D printing extra tumors?
A new technique which could help fight cancer involves 3D printing extra tumors. It makes more sense than that sounds.
Forget forklifts, these tiny warehouse drones team up to lift big objects
If you’re trying to carry something heavy, the easiest thing to do is to grab a buddy and take one end each. These drones can do the same.
Neuroscientists use electrical pulses to brain to curb Tourette syndrome tics
Researchers from around the world have teamed to study the effects of deep brain stimulation on Tourette syndrome patients.
Is DJI about to unveil a new Mavic? Or is it a fixed-wing drone?
DJI is teasing a new product in a video. All will be revealed by the drone company in New York City on January 23.
New pressure sensor for medical uses dissolves in the patient’s body
Engineers have developed a biodegradable pressure sensor that could make certain medical procedures less invasive.
The Autel EVO packages 60 fps 4K video in a compact folding drone
Sporting 4K at the quick 60 fps frame rate, the Autel Evo packs several features into a compact drone with folding arms.
Real-life Doctor Dolittle aims to use A.I.-powered translator to talk to animals
Who hasn't wondered what their pet is saying? A new A.I. startup called Zoolingua promises to help give us the tools to find out.
Back to the grind: How to quickly and easily clean your garbage disposal
Is your garbage disposal causing the kitchen sink to become the kitchen stink? Clean the garbage disposal safely with this quick guide.
Bored by Skype and FaceTime? 3D video chat is on its way to a phone near you
Purdue University's new tech enables high quality 3D video communication on mobile devices using only existing standard wireless networks.
Swipe right for legal advice? New lawyer-finding app takes a cue from Tinder
A new app borrows from the matching process frequently used on dating apps and applies it to the task of pairing up attorneys and clients.
Wi-Fiber is creating safer cities by combining wireless tech, smart streetlights
An emerging networking and technology company, Wi-Fiber is building mesh-enabled Wi-Fi networks and smart streetlights to help smart cities.
Boeing’s ‘son of Blackbird’ hypersonic plane is designed to hit 3,800 mph
Boeing this week unveiled its plans for a hypersonic plane that could replace Lockheed Martin's SR-71 "Blackbird" aircraft.
FDA approves algorithm that predicts sudden patient deaths to help prevent them
The FDA this month granted official approval for an algorithm used in hospitals to help predict -- and hopefully prevent -- patient deaths.
Shell is an unusual mash-up of smartwatch and smartphone
What happens when you cross a smartphone with a smartwatch? Something like Shell, a device which promises to combine both gadgets into one.
Broccoli and reprogrammed gut bacteria team up to battle cancer
Researchers in Singapore have developed a new way to battle colorectal cancer -- and it involves reprogrammed bacteria and broccoli!
Corning’s glass is half full and rising
Corning has been innovating with glass for 166 years. We explore the history, the current business, and some exciting innovations that are on the horizon.