Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Home steam cleaning, futuristic pianos, e-skin
Check out our roundup of the best new Kickstarter and Indiegogo projects and product announcements that hit the web this week.
3D-printing material can be melted and remolded at surprisingly low temperature
A new 3D-printable plastic developed by U.K.-based company Torc2 has a surprisingly low melting point of just 131 degrees Fahrenheit.
Skin grafts could replace the need for insulin injections in diabetics
CRISPR gene-editing skin grafts could help fight Type-2 diabetes and obesity, according to research from University of Chicago Medical Center.
Transparent ‘window into the brain’ lets sound waves through the skull
A transparent skull implant designed by researchers from the U.S. and Mexico is intended to make ultrasound brain surgery easier.
Xiaomi takes top spot in wearables market for first time as Fitbit falters
Last year, Fitbit shipped nearly twice the number of wearables of its next closest competitor, Xiaomi. Now, Xiaomi has ascended to No. 1.
Chemists figure out how to strip 99 percent of BPA from drinking water
After 15 years of hard work, chemists have come up with a way of quickly and cheaply removing potentially harmful chemical BPA from water.
Gene therapy reverses muscular dystrophy symptoms in dogs
Researchers have demonstrated how gene therapy can reverse the symptoms of muscular dystrophy in dogs. Next up? Treating kids as well.
Polar adds Nike+ Run Club support to its fitness devices
Fitness watch manufacturer Polar has announced that it has added Nike+ Run Club support to its fitness -tracking devices.
Sensor-packed smart belt could help Parkinson’s patients stay on their feet
Researchers at the University of Houston developed a smartphone-based biofeedback rehab wearable that could help Parkinson's patients.
Neuroscientists pinpoint what happens during the brain’s ‘Aha!’ moments
You know that “aha!” moment when you’re hit with the answer to a tough question? Researchers have shed light on how this happens in the brain.
Strong and elastic spider silk can help retrain nerves to grow after damage
Spider silk may have an invaluable role to play in repairing extensive nerve injuries, according to researchers in Austria.
DNA-based sunscreen sounds a bit odd, but it could totally save your skin
Scientists at Binghamton University developed a possible future sunscreen that gets better at blocking UV light over time.
FlyPi is a low-cost 3D-printed microscope and 'neurogenetics lab'
FlyPi is a low cost 3D-printed microscope and “behavioral arena” that costs just $116 to build. That's a whole lot less than the pro gear!
Thanks to a Danish physicist, the world might soon be snacking on jellyfish chips
Jellyfish populations have been exploding in recent years. One innovative solution? Turn them into jellyfish chips, says one physicist.
Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Portable grills, reusable color books, and more
Check out our roundup of the best new crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the Web this week.
Human embryos were just edited in the U.S. for the first time
This week, a team of researchers carried out the first known attempt at genetically modifying human embryos in the U.S. by way of CRISPR.
The FDA may be reversing its stance on e-cigarettes and vapes
The FDA noted a pretty significant change in its e-cigarette policy, which includes relaxing restrictions on these kinds of products
The world’s first smart, electric, self-inflating stand-up paddleboard
Get on the water in less time than it takes to inflate a paddleboard with a traditional hand pump, and go twice as far with the motor assist.
Rambo’s electric bikes are built for rugged backcountry adventures
Rambo ebikes are built for use in the backcountry where their rugged frames and fat tires can virtually roll over anything thrown at them.
Lose weight and save money with the Asakuki 2017 Bluetooth Body Fat Scale
This Asakuki 2017 Bluetooth Body Fat Scale regularly retails for $100 but is currently discounted to $31 on Amazon, saving you $69.
Shed pounds using embodyDNA, a weight-loss plan based on your DNA
There's a new weight loss plan from weight loss app Lose It! called embodyDNA that creates a personalized agenda for you based on your DNA.
Spiritus activewear boosts your energy level with infrared tech
Spiritus is a new line of activewear that incorporates infrared technology for better performance and silver fibers to keep odors at bay.
Harvard’s folding origami robot can move without requiring battery power
Harvard researchers are using wireless magnetic fields and actuator “muscles” to make a folding robot that doesn't require batteries.
Oxygen treatment reverses brain damage in a 2-year-old drowning patient
Doctors have reportedly been able to reverse severe brain damage suffered by a 2-year-old girl after she came close to drowning.
Takeya’s new premium insulated water bottles keep drinks ice cold for 24 hours
The Takeya Actives Collection improves on the company's already great design. The innovative lid locks the cold in for up to 24 hours.
Bragi Dash Pro true wireless earbuds review
Bragi’s second wearable computer, the Dash Pro wireless earbuds, add more battery life and more features. Our Dash Pro review asks: Is more really better?
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.
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.
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.
What do athletes eat for breakfast? Reddit Olympics series is ready for your questions
Reddit users can learn more about their favorite Winter Olympics athletes with a new discussion series on the platform.
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.
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