DJI’s Spark drone was already feature-packed, but now it can do even more
Drone giant DJI has added some new video and photo features to its diminutive Spark drone so now you can have even more fun with it.
Stanford’s surprise discovery may lead to new breakthrough metamaterials
A chance discovery by Stanford researchers has opened up the possibility of developing new materials with unique, specially tuned properties.
Astronomy Photographer of the Year contest attracts out-of-this-world images
When photographers explore the final frontier for the Insight Astronomy Photographer of the Year contest, the sky is literally the limit.
Watching artificial intelligence teach itself how to walk is weirdly captivating
Researchers from Singapore and British Columbia have used reinforcement learning to create an AI which learns to walk through trial and error.
Graphene made out of wood could help solve the e-waste problem
Scientists have successfully made wood into an electrical conductor by transforming its surface into all-round wonder material graphene.
Hyperloop One transport system speeds forward with first test on full-scale track
Hyperloop One is edging toward making its super-fast transportation system a reality, recently completing a full-scale test run.
Gravity-measuring quantum device could help find buried oil or shale gas
Gravity-measuring quantum device could be used to help locate buried pipes, search for oil or minerals, or monitor shale gas sites.
The results are in, and Tesla’s solar roof is cheaper than a normal roof
Tesla has unveiled a gorgeous new solar smart roof that could not only save customers on the initial investment but pay them back over time.
Gene therapy reverses muscular dystrophy symptoms in dogs
Researchers have demonstrated how gene therapy can reverse the symptoms of muscular dystrophy in dogs. Next up? Treating kids as well.
The new Google Earth wants to take you on a voyage, and it starts at home
Originally, Google Earth was just a satellite-imaging app, but a relaunch aims to show you the Earth from a different perspective.
Machine learning can identify the world’s most overpaid and underpaid soccer stars
Machine learning project reveals which soccer players are the most overpaid. And maybe shows how our own salaries will be calculated, too.
Sensor-packed smart belt could help Parkinson’s patients stay on their feet
Researchers at the University of Houston developed a smartphone-based biofeedback rehab wearable that could help Parkinson's patients.
Neuroscientists pinpoint what happens during the brain’s ‘Aha!’ moments
You know that “aha!” moment when you’re hit with the answer to a tough question? Researchers have shed light on how this happens in the brain.
Aw, shucks! Promising exoplanet, Proxima b, can't keep an Earth-like atmosphere
The Proxima b planet probably wouldn’t be able to maintain an Earth-like atmosphere, and that means life as we know it would be impossible.
A drone came uncomfortably close to a United Airlines jet landing at Newark
A drone was spotted flying close to a United Airlines passenger jet coming in to land at Newark Liberty International Airport on Sunday.
Before robot soccer players can beat humans, they’ll need to stop toppling over
Judging by some of the footage from the recent RoboCup contest, the organizer's ambition to build a top team by 2050 looks somewhat hopeful.
Strong and elastic spider silk can help retrain nerves to grow after damage
Spider silk may have an invaluable role to play in repairing extensive nerve injuries, according to researchers in Austria.
DNA-based sunscreen sounds a bit odd, but it could totally save your skin
Scientists at Binghamton University developed a possible future sunscreen that gets better at blocking UV light over time.
FlyPi is a low-cost 3D-printed microscope and 'neurogenetics lab'
FlyPi is a low cost 3D-printed microscope and “behavioral arena” that costs just $116 to build. That's a whole lot less than the pro gear!
Light up your darkest night rides with the Torch M1 bike helmet
The Torch M1 bike helmet includes a bright 500-lumen LED light to help you find your way on a night ride whether on-road or off.
Thanks to a Danish physicist, the world might soon be snacking on jellyfish chips
Jellyfish populations have been exploding in recent years. One innovative solution? Turn them into jellyfish chips, says one physicist.
In South Korea, ‘Plastic Girls’ lure customers into convenience stores
The mannequins appear as innocent as inflatable air dancers but, as Plastic Girls progresses, their presence is made to appear less benign.
Japan's RoboCup 2017 sees soccer robots compete to beat humans in 2050
With the goal of developing humanoid robots to someday compete against actual humans, RoboCup 2017 in Japan has a long road ahead.
How Austin brought the human touch to smart city planning
In becoming a smart city, Austin wants residents at all economic levels to benefit from the new tech.
Woman uses foot massage machine on her shoulders with tragic consequences
A foot massage machine reportedly strangled a woman to death in Japan last week when she tried to use it on her neck and shoulders.
Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Portable grills, reusable color books, and more
Check out our roundup of the best new crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the Web this week.
Human embryos were just edited in the U.S. for the first time
This week, a team of researchers carried out the first known attempt at genetically modifying human embryos in the U.S. by way of CRISPR.
Give the Bibo Barmaid 20 seconds, and it will make you a cocktail
The Bibo Barmaid uses premixed pouches, water, and alcohol to make you a cocktail in about 20 seconds and costs less than going to the bar.
Jurassic Park lied. Artificial intelligence just proved that T. Rex couldn’t run
Scientists at University of Manchester have used machine learning to work out exactly how fast a T. Rex could actually run.
'No, it will not squash you.' Transforming homes unfold from a cube in minutes
UK-based Ten Fold Engineering aims to disrupt the construction industry with its mobile, modular, self-deploying buildings and structures.
The latest in telemedicine comes in the form of MedicSpot, a doctor in a kiosk
Meet MedicSpot, the self-proclaimed "most affordable...quickest way to see a [doctor]." The catch? Your doctor will live in a kiosk.
Scientists discover a building block of cells on Saturn’s moon Titan
As per recent findings published in Science Advances Magazine, scientists now have a "definitive detection" of vinyl cyanide on Titan
U.S. Navy wants to deploy CICADA drones to better understand storm systems
Drones are being deployed for many practical uses around the globe. The Navy may use these glider drones for hurricane research.
Sony A7S II shoots stunning footage of Earth at night from the ISS
The low-light capability of the Sony A7S II is allowing for some stunning shots of Earth at night, now that the camera is aboard the ISS.