NASA will hand over the ISS to a private company in about a decade
Digital Trends confirmed that NASA hopes to hand over the keys of the International Space Station to a commercial owner within 10 years.
The Force is most definitely with this ultra-detailed 3D-printed lightsaber
This 3D-printable custom lightsaber is truly a thing of beauty. Here's how you can make your own.
‘Interscatter communication’ could help your brain implant talk to your iPhone
Researchers have created a way of letting next-gen wearables and implants communicate with the outside world using 10,000x less power than regular Wi-Fi.
Get one of the world’s smallest camera drones for 50 percent off
Today's drones come in all shapes and sizes, but when it comes to price and size, few of them can compete with the Skeye Nano Drone.
Here’s 6 helpful chatbots that prove conversation machines can do more than just talk
Here are the seven of the most interesting chatbots doing the rounds at the moment.
Nokia drops the price of its Ozo virtual reality camera by $15K
Nokia has dropped the price of its $60,000 Virtual Reality OZO by $15,000.
Mobile brain-scanning helmet will allow subjects to be studied while on the go
Scientists have developed the world’s first wearable PET scanner -- making it possible for them to analyze the brain while subjects are on the go.
One giant leap for robots: NASA opens Space Robotics Challenge registration
The first astronaut to step foot on Mars may be greeted by a robot. At least that’s NASA’s plan with its Space Robotics Challenge.
Want to track quakes on your own? Get a Raspberry Shake before campaign ends
Was that a tremor you just felt? You don't have to be a seismologist to answer that question,not if you have the Raspberry Shake, that is.
Glowing pink Pepto Bismol-colored planes? Yep, NASA has them
It's unicorns and bubble gum at NASA as the space agency douses its planes in pink for aerodynamic studies.
With Amadas’ new keyless lock, you’ll never get locked out again
It’s your home’s first line of defense, and now, your door lock has its own defense system. Meet the Amadas Smart Lock.
'World's largest' 3D printer is building shelters out of clay and straw
We’re happy to see that WASP has constructed its first hive and Big Delta has nearly churned out a completed shelter for an astonishingly cheap $55.
See what the Perseids looked like from space in this awesome footage
Astronauts at the International Space Station had the best seats in the house to view the Perseids meteor shower this past weekend.
Could Dubai be the first landing spot for Elon Musk’s Hyperloop?
According to the latest reports, Elon Musk’s dream of a supremely high-speed transportation system will take its first commercial bow in Dubai.
Get your next dinner party in the mail, thanks to Feastive
Feastive is a startup meal delivery service. However, it advertises not only as a meal in a box, but an entire dinner party to make your life easier.
Want custom 3D-printed soles for your shoes? Now, you can get them from Ryka
Your foot is unlike anyone else’s, so why wear a shoe meant for anyone? Wear one meant for you thanks to the new partnership between Sols and Ryka.
The best way to teach AI to communicate politely? Introduce it to Reddit, of course
Researchers at the Elon Musk-backed research group OpenAI want to teach an AI to hold a polite conversation by feeding it message threads from Reddit.
Another human job bites the dust: Robot apple-picker suctions the fruit off trees
The California-based Abundant Robotics company is working on a robot apple-picker which literally sucks the fruit off trees.
'GOAT' robot leg traverses difficult terrain like the animal it's named after
The ultra-springy GOAT robot leg can perform impressive vertical leaps, and could one day help robots get better at navigating over difficult terrain.
Neuroscientists just figured out what causes déjà vu (and it’s not a glitch in The Matrix)
Researchers in the UK have developed a way to recreate déjà vu on command.
The modern daguerreotype is a reminder of how far photography has come
Photographer Binh Danh used the 177-year-old daguerreotype process to photograph iconic locations and national parks around the country.
Cool new glass technology will darken a room automatically
Wouldn't it be great if the windows in your house could self-shade just like your glasses? This is precisely what a team of engineers from MIT is creating.
Friday’s docking adapter installation will allow International Space Station to receive visitors
NASA has detailed plans to install a new dock on the International Space Station later this week. It will be broadcast live for earthbound enthusiasts..
Put the needle on the … pizza? Pizza Hut introduces playable DJ box
Pizza Hut is really aiming to be the life of the party with its new box, which doubles as a control surface for use with DJ software.
TapTap makes music-timed Christmas light shows easy
Are you ready to make your Christmas more festive? Asante’s new smart device TapTap pairs your standard Christmas lights with your favorite music.
Use leftover grounds to grow mushrooms with the Hifa coffee maker
Are you ready to combine your deep love for coffee and mushrooms? The new HIFA coffee system from designer Adrian Perez has brought your two loves together.
Octopus-inspired ‘soft robots’ may be the future of robotics
"Soft robots" inspired by nature are far more flexible, adaptable and potentially durable than their more traditional rivals.
Despite porpoise problem, world’s biggest offshore wind farm is a go
With an estimated energy capacity of 1.8 gigawatts, the Hornsea Project Two wind farm could provide enough power for 1.6 million homes.
With a touch of sunlight, this tiny device kills 99.999 percent of bacteria
The nanostructure device uses a fingerprint-like arrangement of copper and a photocatalytic chemical called molybdenum disulfide.
