Google’s life-science team to release 20 million mosquitoes in Fresno
It may sound counterintuitive, but Verily is releasing about 20 million mosquitoes in Fresno to fight mosquito-borne illness
The Kukun Body will tell you if you smell so that your coworkers don't have to
The Kukun Body is a tiny little device that connects to your smartphone and will tell you if you smell by sniffing critical body parts.
Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Put your drone and your toothbrush on autopilot
Check out our roundup of the best new crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the Web this week
What is the Fermi Paradox? The strange mystery of why we can’t find E.T.
Astrophysicists tell us that alien life should be plentiful. If that's the case, why haven't we found them yet? That's the Fermi Paradox.
Can’t stop fidgeting? Here are the 7 best fidget toys to get your fix with
The fidget craze is seemingly here to stay. Lucky for you, we've taken the time to round up seven of the best fidget toys on the planet.
How does cloning work, anyway? Your guide to real-world replication
Learn how scientists clone, how cloning works, and why cloning full animals (and people) remains a challenge in the lab.
'Drone Unit' for British police brings crime fighting to the skies
Several police departments in the U.K. have teamed up to launch the country's first-ever "Drone Unit" to help fight crime from the skies.
Weekly rewind: 3D-printed capillaries, Digital Trends Car Awards, Hyperloop One tests
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.
This crazily realistic video forgery of Obama was generated by a lip-syncing AI
Computer scientists at the University of Washington have created an AI Barack Obama that lip-syncs to old recorded audio clips.
Scientists just used CRISPR to encode a GIF into the DNA of a virus
Harvard scientists have just demonstrated that it's possible to write images and movies into the DNA of living organisms.
Swiss scientists just 3D printed an artificial heart that beats like the real thing
Scientists at Switzerland’s ETH Zurich have used 3D printing to create a functional beating heart made of silicone. Here's why.
Bicycle-inspired elevator uses pedal power to move you between floors
Vycle is a concept for a personal lift in the form of a wall-mounted bicycle, designed to let you pedal between floors in your office.
Are the walls moving?! These modular homes and offices can transform in hours
For nearly 15 years, DIRTT Environmental Solutions has been rethinking modular construction, creating innovative solutions for buildings.
Fly over the water with the eFoil electric hydrofoil surfboard
Meet the new eFoil from Puerto Rico-based company Lift Foils. It's an electric-powered hydrofoil surfboard, aka a flying surfboard.
Now-deceased engineer kept two Apollo-era computers in his basement for nearly 40 years
Two Apollo-era NASA computers and more than 350 tape reels have been recovered from a deceased engineer's basement, according to NASA.
The buzzbox beehive monitor is like a Fitbit for honeybees
The BuzzBox monitors beehive activity and sends these metrics to beekeepers. Could this system curtail colony collapse at the local level?
‘Help, I’m stuck in an ATM!’ Man rescued after pushing notes through machine
A man stuck inside an ATM sounds absurd, but it actually happened. And he called for help by pushing notes through the receipt slot.
3D-printed yachts could be lighter, faster, and fireproof within a decade
Rapid technology advances will result in 3D-printed yachts by 2025 and superyachts by 2030, according to naval architect Greg Marshall.
Free robot lawyer can now help you with 1,000 different legal scenarios
DoNotPay, the free robot lawyer service which has helped people fight $4 million worth of parking tickets can now aid you in other areas.
New artificial spider silk can absorb 70 percent of the energy in impacts
Researchers from the United Kingdom have developed artificial spider silk that’s super-stretchy, impressively strong, and sustainable.
From cobblestones to gravel, the Flex-Eboard powers through
The Flex-Eboard Rough Stuff electric longboard promises an incredibly smooth ride no matter what terrain you're conquering.
IFTTT data reveals what people are doing with Google Home and Alexa
IFTTT, a popular platform that connects devices and services, has surveyed over 1,500 users to show how people are using their devices.
Smart gloves can recognize American Sign Language and convert to text
Researchers at UC San Diego have developed a smart glove that's able to automatically translate American Sign Language into digital text.
Chemists create Star Wars-style 3D 'holograms' in a flask of liquid
New 3D projection technology allows for the creation of three-dimensional light structures. Just don't you dare call this a hologram!
Keep tabs on the Earth's vibrations with the Raspberry Shake 4D
Meet the Raspberry Shake 4D, a "professional personal Earth monitoring device" that puts you in the shoes of a seismologist.
NATO’s new protocol lets underwater sensors talk to each other
What's more exciting than the regular Internet of Things? An underwater Internet of Things, of course! And NATO's helping build one.
Wondering why some cities improve more than others? MIT Media Lab knows
Researchers from MIT Media Lab used a computer vision system to analyze over a million neighborhoods to find what caused improvements.
Move over chemotherapy? Personalized anti-cancer vaccines make strides
Based on two new studies involving anti-cancer vaccines, curing skin cancer could one day be as straightforward as getting an injection.
Drone pilots can now fine-tune videos and stills with these DJI Spark filters
PolarPro's drone filters are coming for the DJI Spark. The Spark drone filters help pilots control reflections, color, and exposure.
Drink your coffee out of a mug made of coffee with the HuskeeCup
HuskeeTech is the company behind the HuskeeCup: a durable, reusable ceramic cup made from a coffee husk so it's sexy and sustainable.
Indiegogo’s $25 Mu Tag is the world’s smallest loss-prevention device
The Mu Tag is heralded as the world's smallest loss prevention device, and it's available for pre-order for $25.
Lab-grown capillaries are here, 3D-printed organs are just around the corner
Scientists have demonstrated a method for growing capillaries, the tiny vessels responsible for transporting blood around the body.
Vinpok’s Bolt wants to be your one magnetic charge cable for everything
Vinpok's new $30 magnetic charge cable is compatible with MacBook Pros and all manner of USB Type-C smart devices.
This physician wants to fight cardiac arrest deaths with… RC balloons?
Neurescue is a small, computer-controlled balloon catheter -- designed to be used during CPR -- that could help save lives.