Weekly Rewind: Battery breakthroughs, game-changing EVs, floating solar plants
In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. That’s why we’ve compiled a quick and dirty list of this week's top tech stories.
Balloon release during eclipse will examine potential for life on Mars
By sending bacteria to the upper part of Earth's stratosphere, scientists will be able to test what a Mars-like environment does to life.
Scientists use laser beams to turn simple crystals into transparent electronics
Researchers have used a laser to 'draw' circuits onto crystals, potentially helping to create transparent electronics in the future.
Amazon Echo vs. Amazon Echo Show: The Show has a screen but is it worth the upgrade?
Amazon has finally unveiled its screen-enhanced Amazon Echo Show, but how does the new model measure up to the Echo and should you buy it?
China deploys a fleet of sophisticated submarine drones in the South China Sea
China has been testing underwater military drones for years. Its latest fleet of sea drones are the most sophisticated models to date.
Biggest, longest, heaviest, and more: here are the largest airplanes in the world
Take a look at the biggest airplanes in the world, from the big ideas of billionaires to failed planes that have found new life.
A decade later, the U.S. Navy railgun is even bigger and badder
The US Navy railgun program has hit many snags over years. However, the latest iteration is more durable and powerful.
Make more precise measurements with Cubit, now available on Indiegogo
Plott's Cubit offers "measure-just-once" capability for regular and irregular objects and surfaces in everyday home projects.
Ingenious pipeline could be a much-needed lifeline for dying coral reefs
Coral reefs are highly susceptible to temperature fluctuations. This system could pump cool water to colonies at risk due to climate change.
Rethink your whole commute with the intuitive, lean-to-steer CycleBoard
Bid adieu to crowded public transportation - rely instead on the first stand-up, lean-to-steer, portable electric device from CycleBoard.
The Color Notebook is a connected drawing pad for 21st-century kids
The Color Notebook is actually infinitely reusable and comes with a mobile app that lets you save all your children's artwork into the cloud.
The Numi solar backpack gives travelers security, and a lot of power
If you're looking for a comfortable backpack to keep your stuff safe and your gadgets powered up, then check out the Numi.
Check out this awesome working D.Va mech cosplay
A D.Va mecha cosplay suit built for the designer's daughter has heads turning with its lights, sound, and smoke effects.
Tough new 3D printing plastic lets astronauts print spacewalk tools on demand
Made In Space has unveiled a more durable 3D printer plastic. This sturdier material could be used to create spare parts and satellites.
Space shuttle junk gives shape to Lockheed Martin’s new habitat prototype
The cislunar habitat is made of old space shuttle cargo containers and will soon be developed as a prototype by Lockheed Martin.
New NOAA forecast model could buy hours of time in the face of severe weather
NOAA researchers believe that they've created a forecast model that can give not minutes, but hours of advance notice for severe weather.
Shed pounds using embodyDNA, a weight-loss plan based on your DNA
There's a new weight loss plan from weight loss app Lose It! called embodyDNA that creates a personalized agenda for you based on your DNA.
Shocking device will keep drivers awake with an electric pulse
The creators of a new wearable say their wrist-worn shocking device keeps drivers awake by shocking when it detects a driver dozing off.
Tech is making life in Barcelona better, even if you don’t know it’s there
Barcelona doesn’t just want to dazzle techies with its smart-city technology; it wants to help every citizen, young and old, live better.
Billionaire space prospectors are racing to mine the moon, and that’s a good thing
Mining the moon might sound like a crazy idea, but there’s a handful of companies closer to launch than you might think
The funniest Amazon reviews
Online reviews are good for when you need to evaluate a product, but they can also be good for a laugh. Here are the funniest Amazon reviews.
Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Sun-defying tents, bee monitors, dream masks
Check out our roundup of the best new crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the Web this week
A recycling robot named Clarke could be the key to reducing waste
Developed by AMP Robotics, Clarke makes use of artificial intelligence to recognize and sort various food and beverage containers.
Get free Wi-Fi and melatonin-laced water on Cabin, a new luxury bus
Cabin is a new bus service that's more of a mobile boutique hotel, and for now, it's only operating between Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Drone-owning Brits will have to register their machine and take a test
New rules aimed at hobbyist drone pilots in the U.K. mean they'll soon have to add their details to a database and also take a test.
NASA needs your help for the upcoming full solar eclipse in the U.S.
While we can't all be astronauts, we can download NASA's new GLOBE Observer Eclipse app and record data during the full solar eclipse.
LG debuts its friendly robots to help you find your way around Seoul’s airport
In advance of the 2018 Winter Olympics, LG has begun trialling new robots in Seoul's Incheon International Airport.
These STEM coding toys will entertain your kids while teaching them about programming and robotics
If you're looking for the best STEM toys to get your kid interested in programming or technology, look no further than our list.
Tech breakthrough could give us more efficient LEDs and invisibility cloaks, too
University of Michigan researchers want to make LED lights more efficient and develop Harry Potter-style invisibility cloaks, too.
Harvard’s folding origami robot can move without requiring battery power
Harvard researchers are using wireless magnetic fields and actuator “muscles” to make a folding robot that doesn't require batteries.
Oxygen treatment reverses brain damage in a 2-year-old drowning patient
Doctors have reportedly been able to reverse severe brain damage suffered by a 2-year-old girl after she came close to drowning.
Weekly Rewind: Atari hats, Reebok space boots, Comic-Con highlights
In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. That’s why we’ve compiled a quick and dirty list of this week's top tech stories.
Research shows people’s brainwaves sync up when they converse
You know the Vulcan's mind meld trick that allows two people to temporarily share their brainwaves? Turns out it's a real thing. Kind of.
Cute little MIT robot built to inspect for pipe leaks
Researchers at the MIT have developed a robotic system that will enter below-ground pipes and detect pipe leaks.