Mirror, mirror on the wall: HiMirror helps you with your skin troubles
HiMirror's smart mirror promises to bring you features you might actually want in a mirror, and now comes in a variety of products.
Scientists use magnetism 'mind control' to make a mouse move around
Scientists have demonstrated that it's possible to use the power of magnetism to control the movement of mice.
Pepper the robot to work as a Buddhist priest for cut-price funerals
Pepper has taken on a few jobs in its short life, but working as a Buddhist priest at funerals in Japan is surely its most unusual role yet.
‘Delivery chutes’ are Amazon’s latest idea for its drone delivery service
Amazon's latest patent for its drone delivery service examines the idea of delivering packages down a chute so the drone can stay in the air.
Harvard’s new self-healing rubber could mean the end of the road for flat tires
Harvard scientists have developed a new type of rubber that can self-heal in the event that it gets a puncture.
Misplaced gold nanoparticles could reveal if your 3D printer was hacked
Scientists from Rutgers University and Georgia Institute of Technology have come up with a smart test to combat malicious 3D printer hacks.
The best solar eclipse gear
On Monday, a total solar eclipse will be viewable from the U.S. for the first time in 38 years. Here's the best solar eclipse gear to bring.
Uno Bolt is a fat-wheeled electric unicycle with Gyro Force technology
The Uno Bolt is the first electric unicycle to use Gyro Force, a technology that claims to be the quickest responding gyroscope ever used.
Amazon's Alexa can be used to voice control this exoskeleton
Bionik Laboratories' exoskeleton can now be controlled using Alexa. For people with mobility difficulties, this could be a game changer!
When disaster strikes, this secret Verizon bunker keeps your phone working
Verizon's ultra-secure switching center in Yonkers, New York handles 300 million data connections every day. We took a tour to learn more.
These soft robots heal from their wounds when heat is added
Engineers have developed a new self-healing material that lets soft robots recover from injuries, such as those inflicted by a knife.
Part of a disembodied lung just arrived at the International Space Station
ISS astronauts will attempt to grow a lung, which researchers will use to study how lung tissue is affected by longterm spaceflight
This AI generates fake Street View images in impressive high definition
Researchers have developed an imaginative AI able to create photorealistic Google Street View-style images of fake street scenes.
What happens when you feed spiders graphene? Their silk gets crazy strong
Researchers from Italy's University of Trento have developed stronger spider silk by feeding spiders on diet of the nanomaterial graphene.
Got a stomach bug? UC San Diego's tiny injectable nanbots may be able to help
Nanoengineers at UC San Diego have developed tiny “micromotor” nanobots capable of treating a bacterial infection in the stomach.
A 21-year-old developer’s robotic arm could be the future of prosthetics
Microsoft's new documentary follows the development of an affordable prosthetic arm for a nine-year-old girl, Momo.
Creator of new DeLorean flying car says it’s not just for rich people
Remember the flying DeLorean from 'Back to the Future?' The nephew of the original DeLorean founder is trying to make that a reality.
This electric highway for trucks has its origins in the past
Siemen's eHighway that powers trucks via overhead electric cables is already operating in Sweden. Now the technology is coming to Germany.
This Boston Dynamics robot is way smarter than its shelf-stacking fail suggests
Boston Dynamics has made amazing progress with its robot technology, but one of its bots needs tweaking to improve its shelf-stacking skills.
Unfolding injectable bandage can patch up a damaged heart
An injectable stamp-sized bandage developed by the University of Toronto could help fix damaged organs without the need for surgery.
Did your surgeon wash up effectively? This AI-powered camera can tell
Stanford University's smart tech lets security cameras autonomously recognize when staff are failing to wash their hands properly.
Machine-learning scanner keeps counterfeit products off the shelves
A new machine learning system developed can distinguish genuine and counterfeit products by analyzing microscopic characteristics.
Don’t roast your retinas! Here are the best solar eclipse glasses you can still buy
To prevent eye damage while viewing a solar eclipse, you'll need specialized gear. Here, we've picked best solar eclipse glasses available.
360 dash cam reveals what’s happening around your car — even when it’s empty
Waylens' Secure360 is a new smart dash cam that can shoot 360-degree video to let you know what's happening all around your car.
Stem cell therapy work could solve hairy problem, banish baldness for good
UCLA researchers have discovered two promising new stem cell therapies that could banish baldness for good.
No cables, no hassle: Wi-Charge’s in-room wireless charging is coming next year
Early next year, Wi-Charge’s technology will charge your smartphone wirelessly in some public spaces, due to crucial FDA approval.
Space station astronauts are waiting for the delivery of a very tasty treat
A very tasty treat is heading to the ISS, and it sure beats lettuce, which former space station astronauts got every excited about in 2015.
DJI will let drone pilots fly with more privacy during 'sensitive operations'
DJI drones are to receive a privacy mode that allows pilots to disconnect from the internet while in flight.
Australia will build a solar power plant to meet the government’s energy needs
More countries are diversifying their power needs with clean initiatives. Australia is building a massive solar power to fuel its government.
One way to fell drug dealing on the darknet? Leave bad reviews
The darknet can act like an Amazon for all things illegal. A sociology doctoral student from Ohio State has an idea for fighting it.
AI draws parallels between fields you never knew were connected
Drawing analogies means linking different spheres of knowledge to either clarify or problem solve in new ways. Now AI can do it, too.
New CRISPR technique could accelerate a cure for Huntington’s disease and ALS
A modified version of the CRISPR/Cas9 tool could be used to track RNA in live cells using a method known as RNA-targeting Cas9.
How would Mozart play ‘Hotline Bling?’ AI will soon help us find out
Researchers from the UK's Birmingham City University plan to use AI to tell us how modern songs may sound if performed by earlier artists.
You can try out this AI-created magic card trick at home
Researchers from the U.K. used artificial intelligence to create a "mind-reading" card trick. And you can try it out, too.