Steve the robot cop says he didn't see a 'no swimming' sign before impromptu dip
A robot cop called Steve recently fell into a fountain. While its maker tries to work out what went wrong, it's also having a joke about it.
Crazy vine robot will grow to rescue survivors, put out fires, and more
This soft vine robot is able to grow up to 236 feet, and navigate through some tight spaces -- all by pumping itself up with air.
MIT’s Supernumerary Robotic Limbs give you the extra arms you always wanted
You know Spider-Man's villain Doctor Octopus? Well, MIT researchers just developed similar assistive robotic limbs in real life.
Artificial intelligence is helping stroke patients to walk again
Researchers in Europe have developed an AI-equipped robot harness that can help teach stroke and spinal cord injury patients to walk again.
3D-printed 'Earable' device monitors your core temperature to track well-being
Researchers from UC Berkeley have developed a 3D-printed wearable device for the ear, designed to monitor core temperature in real time.
Head into orbit as Google Street View now lets you explore the ISS
Google has added a number of images taken aboard the International Space Station, letting you explore it in Street View at your leisure.
What does 4G sound like? Robotic instrument turns mobile data into music
The Kinetic Generative Music Installation consists of 77 individual robotic “players" that make an ongoing musical composition from 4G data.
MIT's Pic2Recipe A.I. Can Predict Food Ingredients By Analyzing a Photo
MIT researchers have created image recognition software, called Pic2Recipe, that provides recipes for food simply by analyzing a photo of it.
The British Museum publishes the first 3D scan of the Rosetta Stone online
The British Museum has published the first 3D scan of the Rosetta Stone, one the most important ancient artifacts, online at Sketchfab.
NASA says the buzzing of drones is totally the most annoying sound
According to NASA, the buzz of drones is the most annoying sound produced by any vehicle -- even when played at the same volume.
Seataci superyacht concept mimics a whale’s tail-propulsion system
The Imaginactive Seataci superyacht design could be used for scientific research and experimentation as it traveled shallow waters.
Hyper-detailed map of a fly's brain reveals which neurons trigger behavior
Researchers at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute have used AI to create a hyper-detailed map of a fly's brain, neuron by neuron.
Mechanical ‘smart stairs’ provide assistance with each step
Energy-recycling smart stairs make it easier for people to climb up and down steps. The results could be a valuable rehab tool.
This self-cleaning house from the 1980s is still ahead of its time
Back in the 1980's, Frances Gabe invented a self-cleaning home that did all the housework for you, and we're just now paying attention.
India is building solar powered commuter trains to cut down on carbon emissions
This train will use rooftop solar panels rather than traditional diesel engines to reduce fossil fuel reliance and cut CO2 emissions.
The NASA archive's hundreds of videos are being posted on YouTube
The archived footage covers decades of pivotal research and development undertaking by NASA and the Air Force.
A security robot called Steve rolled into a pool and drowned
Steve the security robot had only been patrolling a multi-use complex in Washington D.C. for a few days when he came to a watery end.
Germaphobes take note: LG has just invented a high-tech handrail sterilizer
LG just announced the creation of the world's first “Handrail UV LED Sterilizer,” designed to remove germs from the handrails of escalators.
Earth’s most durable creature gives us hope for finding extraterrestrial life
Researchers from Harvard and Oxford think they've pinpointed the creature most likely to survive a near wipeout of life on Earth.
Damen support vessel yacht New Frontiers leaves deck open — bring all your toys
Flexibility is the key with the Damen support vessel yacht New Frontiers. A vast open deck has room for helicopters, storage, or water toys.
New Horizons' Pluto flyover highlighted in a fresh new video from NASA
NASA has released a new digitally rendered flyover of Pluto created using topographical data collected during the spacecraft's flyovers.
Future chatbots will be able to argue with you enough to help change your mind
A researcher from the University of North Carolina is building argumentative chatbots that will try and change your mind.
One small step: How Reebok crafted a space boot for astronauts from running tech
Reebok vice president of innovation Dan Hobson explains how the company made a space boot using running shoe technology.
Tortured-artist robot trawls beaches, scrawling poems in the sand
Ever wondered what a robot-as-tortured-artist might look like? This new beach-trawling poet bot might answer that question for you.
Huger Tech’s new line of electric skateboards won’t break the bank
Huger Tech has launched a new Indiegogo campaign for it latest line of premium electric boards, and they're pretty affordable.
The Encephalophone lets users create music just by thinking about it
Neurologists at the University of Washington have developed the Encephalophone, a hands-free, thought-controlled musical instrument.
This cute robotic camera could pave the way for some serious space tech
Ground crews can now control a floating, remote camera that can go anywhere inside the International Space Station.
The world’s fastest drone flies at almost 1/4 the speed of sound
Regular drones aren't exactly slowpokes, but they're put to shame by the record-breaking DRL RacerX of the Drone Racing League.
This collapsible 2-ounce solar lamp is saving refugees' lives
The SolarPuff is a two-ounce solar lamp that can be collapsed into a flat sheet or expanded into a 4.5-inch cube.
Some of us might soon be living on artificial floating mega islands
Researchers at the Maritime Research Institute Netherlands (MARIN) are figuring out the best way to build giant floating mega cities.
Heart of brightness: Astronomers map the inside of a supernova
Thanks to computer models and 30-year-old data from a supernova, astronomers have been able to map the inside of this event.
Sensor-studded Kansas City is like a giant smartphone. Now it just needs apps
Though Kansas City didn't win the Smart Cities Challenge, it's using sensors to gather data and make decisions.