Cutting-edge 3D scanner will digitize you more realistically than ever before
Fraunhofer Institute has developed a 3D scanner which can take high-res 3D images at a rate of 36 per second.
Who needs news anchors? Conversational chatbots may soon report current events
Someday soon you may get your daily news by talking to chatbots. The idea doesn’t sound so far-fetched in the age of Siri and Alex.
Amazing new prosthetic hand can 'see' objects, autonomously decide how best to grab them
Researchers in the U.K. have developed a bionic hand, which uses a camera and artificial intelligence to work out what it's reaching for.
Astronauts may one day use moon-dust bricks to build a home far away from home
The DLR German Aerospace Center's 3D-printed moon dust bricks, baked in a solar furnace, could one day be used to build in space.
Expensive gene therapy receives its first patient in a commercial treatment
Known as Strimvelis, the therapy addresses a rare inherited immune deficiency by fixing a problem within the patient’s DNA.
Machine learning algorithm can accurately predict Supreme Court outcomes
Trained legal experts can predict Supreme Court case outcomes just 66 percent of the time. This machine learning algorithm can do better.
NASA scientists surprised by discovery of Saturn's 'big empty'
NASA’s Cassini spacecraft embarked on its grand finale last week, diving through the 1,200-mile-wide gap between Saturn and its rings.
Hangsmart means no more stress trying to hang pictures straight
If you've ever gotten a bit stressed trying to hang a picture straight, here's a device that could bring such troubles to an end.
A newly developed chemical could ‘reprogram’ your body to be more fit
Scientists at Salk Institute have demonstrated that mice can be given a major endurance boost with a new "exercise-in-a-pill."
Ostrich-inspired running robot doesn't need smart sensors to balance
Florida’s Institute for Human and Machine Cognition has built a self-balancing robot that can sprint on a treadmill at an impressive 12 mph.
An army of snow machines could help save a famous Swiss glacier
Switzerland's famous Morteratsch Glacier is losing more than 100 feet in length each year. Snow machines may be able to help.
Scientists discover a massive wave rolling through nearby galaxy cluster
Scientists recently discovered a tsunami in the nearby Perseus cluster. It may not be safe to surf but it’s truly a sight to behold.
Safer french fries? Laser sorting machine helps detect carcinogenic potatoes
A new technique developed by scientists at the University of Brussels helps weed out potentially toxic potatoes before they even go to market.
Binghampton University students work on 3D bioprinting artificial pancreas
Biomedical engineers at Binghampton University are working to create a 3D bioprinted artificial pancreas, using human stem cells.
This terrifying robot can drill through your skull in 2 minutes – and that’s a good thing
The University of Utah has developed an automated drill for cranial surgery. It can cut an opening in the skull in just 2.5 minutes.
Flowlight is an office traffic light system that lets coworkers know when you're too busy to talk
This smart office-based traffic light system uses LED lights and some smart algorithms to work out when your colleagues shouldn't disturb you.
VR rehab could help prisoners learn the valuable life skills they need
Virtual Rehab is introducing virtual reality tech to prisons to help inmates learn new skills they can use after they're released.
Fly a real drone through a virtual obstacle course in DJI’s first AR game
Too nervous to fly your drone through an obstacle course? Try a virtual one instead with the first DJI-compatible augmented reality app.
FootStriker zaps you with electricity to improve your running technique
FootStriker is a smart device that zaps your foot with a jolt of electricity to train you how to run properly. It works shockingly well!
At 5 trillion fps, this camera could lead to scientific breakthroughs
Researchers will soon be able to analyze anything from an animals' brain waves to a combustion engine thanks to a record-breaking camera.
Now that scientists have mapped the barley genome, better beer could be the result
Scientists from around the world have mapped the barley genome -- with the noble goal of hopefully one day bringing us even better beer.
Canned food-opening robot wants to feed your pets in your absence
Do you trust a robot to open canned food and feed your beloved family pet in your absence? If so, that's where PawBot comes into play.
Measuring how fast you walk could be an early warning system for health problems
MIT has developed smart sensors that can work out how quickly a person is walking, and could use this data for making health predictions.
Ditch plastic bottles with this smartphone-activated water fountain
Reefill is taking advantage of your smartphone to help you save the planet, with a system of phone-activated water refill stations.
The natural gas you pass is being turned into natural gas you can use
Portland, Oregon is turning human waste into something that is safe for the planet. No, we're not kidding.
Apple’s stunning ‘spaceship’ campus looks ready for workers to move in
The first of Apple's 12,000 Cupertino-based employees are expected to start moving into its new Apple Park headquarters any day now.
China’s ‘Monkey King’ robot may help kick off a giant MegaBot fighting league
MegaBots is gearing up to take on Japan's Kuratas fighter in a robot rumble like no other. But now a Chinese robot wants to get involved.
The coolest Arduino projects you can build at home
If you really want to show off your DIY skills, Arduino projects can be useful, beautiful, and impressive. Check out some of our favorites.
Newly launched Heesen superyacht, Home, runs silently up to 9 knots
Fuel efficiency, environmental impact, and quiet operation were guiding factors in Heesen Yacht's Fast Displacement hull with hybrid power.
FAA concludes that drones are safer than you may have thought
A new FAA-commissioned report "welcomed" by civilian drone company DJI assures us that we have nothing to fear when it comes to drones.
Fancy a Grand Prix race in the open air? Get started by building your own DIY racing drone.
Racing is quickly becoming a popular sport among drone enthusiasts. Here's everything you need to know to about the burgeoning sport.
Weekly Rewind: The tech trends changing the world, the latest in Apple’s battle with Qualcomm, the bot that feeds your pets
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 10 tech stories.