New graphene-based coating could make structures change color when they need repairs
Miracle material graphene has another use case to add to the collection: changing color to reveal when a structure is in need of repairs.
Ay caramba! Scientists think they’ve found Bart (and hidden ice) on asteroid
Scientists have discovered a variety of landslides on the Texas-sized asteroid Ceres. Among the geological flow features was a familiar face.
Submarines of the future could be piloted using virtual reality
U.K. defense company BAE Systems has been working on technology that allows submarines to be controlled using virtual reality headsets.
Russia’s deputy prime minister insists gun-toting robot is not a Terminator
Russia’s deputy Prime Minister took to Twitter last week to praise and defend his country’s gun-toting space robot, FEDOR.
Parkinson's disease may one day be treated by using a virus to reprogram brain cells
Scientists in Sweden are working on a technique for reprogramming cells in the brain as part of a possible treatment for Parkinson’s disease.
The ultrasonic dryer can take clothes from wet to ready to wear in 20 minutes
The ultrasonic dryer is super-efficient and super fast, drying clothes much more quickly while using five times less energy.
Mechanical engineering students at Michigan build giant working Rubik’s Cube
Fancy a bit of fun between your mechanical engineering classes? The University of Michigan is currently home to a giant working Rubik’s Cube.
Scientists want this CRISPR pill to one day replace antibiotics
Scientists from the University of Wisconsin-Madison want to stamp out antibiotic-resistant bacteria one CRISPR-carrying pill at a time.
What happens when a drone is hit by lightning? It’s not pretty
Drones are fair weather friends -- according to this lightning machine and a group of researchers, but this one you'll want to see yourself.
Two unconventional tools help researchers detect buried land mines
Researchers have developed an innovative new method for detecting buried land mines using lasers and fluorescent bacteria.
Got a second? This app from MIT helps you learn a language in your spare time
A new series of apps called WaitSuite, turn brief moments of waiting into opportunities to learn a new language.
Machine learning algorithms surpass doctors at predicting heart attacks
Scientists have managed to develop an algorithm that outperforms medical doctors when it comes to predicting heart attacks.
Check out the launch design of that crazy 16-lens camera
After several delays, the unique L16 camera from Light is set to start shipping to customers in the U.S. this July.
Hyperloop summer contest will see who has the fastest passenger pod
SpaceX's next Hyperloop contest featuring passenger pod designs from teams around the world will focus on one element: speed.
Rogue drones are being targeted by new ‘specialist squad’ in the U.K.
The U.K. government has launched a "specialist squad" to target criminals trying to fly contraband into the nation's prisons.
Cryptocurrency explainer: Everything you need to know
You may have heard of cryptocurrency, but what exactly is it? Here's how cryptocurrency works, and how it compares to old-fashioned bills.
For $75,000, you can get the world’s first broadcast-quality 6K VR drone
This isn't your average drone. Meet the Flying Eye from 360 Designs, heralded as the world's first broadcast quality 6K VR drone.
The Komodo dragon could save your life with its bacteria-fighting plasma
As it turns out, the blood of the world's largest lizard -- the Komodo dragon -- could be crucial to helping humans fight infection.
Drones and robots wove the University of Stuttgart’s otherworldly new pavilion
A striking new pavilion at Germany’s University of Stuttgart was woven by a combination of robots and drones.
Solar-powered device can pull water out of thin air, even in the desert
Scientists at MIT and the UC Berkeley have created a solar-powered device that can pull clean drinking water out of the air.
‘Master prints’ could be used to unlock nearly any phone’s fingerprint sensor
Computer scientists have been working on developing digital “masterprints," capable of tricking a variety of fingerprint sensors.
Weekly Rewind: Samsung problems, Charlize Theron, ‘PIN’ cracking, and more
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.
Üo is a sphere-wheeled device that can drive in any direction
Like unusual forms of transportation? Then the Üo, a sphere-wheeled scooter that can travel in any direction, may just be for you.
These ridiculous robots can match Japan’s best volleyball players
Japan has turned to a team of robotic players to help its best volleyball players improve elements of their game.
First commercially available flying car will debut at Monaco supercar show
Automaker AeroMobil has announced that it’s unveiling the world's first commercially available flying car at a supercar show this month.
Party-loving AI uses facial recognition tech to show you a good time
PartyBOT is an AI who loves to party. And he uses some pretty darn smart artificial intelligence to make sure you'll enjoy partying, too.
This startup is 3D-printing prosthetic hands for victims of land mine explosions
Cambodia’s only 3D printing company is working to create 3D-printed artificial hands for victims of land mine explosions.
Desktop CNC milling machine is as small as an A4 sheet of paper
The MicroMill is a 3-axis CNC milling machine for your desktop, currently available for pre-order on Kickstarter.
DJI’s Phantom 4 Advanced is a flying camera with 60FPS 4K and 20MP stills
The number may be the same, but the DJI Phantom 4 Advanced sees significant camera upgrades with a larger sensor and mechanical shutter.