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.
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.
Livia zaps away lady pain, now shipping to U.S. Indiegogo backers
Livia is a Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation machine -- TENS machine -- a cute, portable, and discreet one designed for women.
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.
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.
Data suggests Android and iPhone owners use fertility app differently
The developer a cross-platform fertility app says its data shows a key difference between Android and iPhone users.
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.
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.
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.
Vintage Electric’s Café ebike blends classic ’50s design with 21st-century tech
Vintage Electric redefines what an ebike can look like with a retro styling of its new Café model, which features a 60-mile range.
Can an AI running coach really get you off the couch? Somehow, yes
We review the LifeBeam Vi, an AI running coach that gets you up off the couch and pushes you further during your workout.
The insanely light Prolight Techlace shoes will help cyclists ride faster
Giro's new Prolight Techlace bike shoes weigh just 150 grams, making them the lightest cycling shoes ever created.
Jawbone finally says goodbye after a long and harrowing journey
It's been a long and harrowing journey for one-time Kickstarter darling Jawbone, but alas, all good things must come to an end.
New fabric from Atacama promises to keep you cool and dry during your workouts
New technical fabrics from a company called Atacama promise to be 12 times drier for runners and cyclists who work out outdoors.
Georgia Tech’s 3D-printed heart valve models could be a genuine lifesaver
Researchers at Georgia Tech have created 3D-printed heart valves designed for use in the planning of lifesaving surgeries.
Want to 3D print your own marijuana edibles? Check out Potent Rope
Ever wanted to 3D print your own marijuana-based edible? Potent Rope is a new cannabis filament for use in home 3D printers.
It turns out science hasn’t discovered the human body’s maximum age cutoff after all
Contrary to previous research, scientists claim that may be no detectible maximum lifespan for humans after all. Roll on our 200th birthday!
3D-printed robot designed to take biopsies in an MRI scanner
A small, 3D-printed robot developed by researchers at the University of Twente may offer a revolutionary new tool in breast cancer biopsies.
Scorpion-milking robot helps safely extract venom to aid in research
The specially designed scorpion venom-milking robot is lightweight and portable, so it can be used in the field.
Garmin Forerunner 935 Review
In our Garmin Forerunner 935 review, we discover a fitness GPS watch that’s heavy on functionality but light on the wrist.
More or less teeth? Computer modeling helps work out the recipe for a perfect smile
Researchers from the University of Minnesota have set out to uncover the components inherent in a good smile. Here's why.
SolarSack water purifier taps sun to bring clean H20 to developing regions
The SolarSack system, which features a 4-liter pouch, purifies water when placed in direct sunlight for four hours.
Pain-free patch uses dissolving microneedles to deliver your yearly flu shot
Engineers have developed an experimental flu patch that could one day replace your annual flu shot with dissolving microneedles.
Oxford scientists think the next big weapon in the fight against heart disease is… tick spit?
A new study suggests that tick spit could be an invaluable weapon for helping fight inflammation-based pathologies like heart disease.
You don’t need to buy a new smartwatch — just get the Smart Buckle
Why buy a new smartwatch when you can just turn your old watch smart? Do it with the Smart Buckle from Gooseberry.
Espin Sport Electric Bike Review
Our Espin Esport electric bike review wasn’t supposed to include crash testing, but the sturdy pedal-assist commuter held up like a champ.
Weekly rewind: A new breed of megayacht, the best iPhone photos, AI salvation
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.
Magnetic implants in the eye socket could help cure 'dancing eyes'
Researchers have developed a a new approach to dealing with so-called “dancing eyes” syndrome, using magnetic implants in the eyes.
Ingenious bandage seals up wounds without stitches, promotes scar-free healing
Move over, Steri-Strips! ClozeX is a needleless, adhesive-based wound closure device so cool we almost want a horrible arm wound to heal.
Netatmo Healthy Home Coach climate monitor review
Is your home air quality up to snuff? We review the Netatmo Healthy Home Coach, an air quality monitor that helps you keep an eye on your indoor climate.
Scientists are testing a Photonic Fence that fights mosquitos with lasers
The Photonic Fence uses cameras to scan for pests within 100 meters. When one is found, it shoots a laser, killing it within 25 milliseconds.
Frighteningly accurate ‘mind reading’ AI reads brain scans to guess what you’re thinking
Researchers have developed a deep learning neural network that's able to read complex thoughts based on brain scans.