Re-create "Top Gun" in your backyard with the FPV Rockee drone
Rockee is a new Indiegogo project heralded as the "most enjoyable DIY athletic battle drone" on the market.
The cryptocurrency from this wind-powered mining rig helps fund climate research
One way to fund climate change research? Use wind energy to mine for cryptocurrency to fund it. That's the plan of one artist-engineer.
Clean with the power of ultrasound by using the Sonic Soak
Meet the Sonic Soak, a new ultrasonic cleaning tool that promises to clean deeper, all while saving you time, water, and energy.
Put the cutlery down: Food could soon levitate straight into your mouth
Engineers from the U.K. have figured out how to make food float straight into your mouth. No knife and fork required!
These amazing science fair projects make your potato battery look prehistoric
From flying robots and a Lego spacecraft, to a device that helps people with Alztheimers, these are our favorite science fair projects.
New medical superglue seals large wounds almost instantly, prevents scars
New hyperelastic surgical superglue could be used as an alternative to staples or sutures -- minus the scarring risk.
There are some odd-looking solar cars racing across Australia now
Aimed at inspiring research and development work in sustainable road transport, Australia's latest 1,860-mile solar race kicked off on Sunday.
World View's high-altitude science balloon nails its longest flight yet
World View's balloon-based Statollite system could transform the way scientists use for observing and collecting data about our planet.
Cubibot brings affordable 3D printing to the masses
Thanks to the team behind Cubibot, just about anyone can experience the magic of 3D printing for a fraction of the cost.
The portable FlexSafe will keep your valuables secure no matter where you are
FlexSafe is a portable security solution with a combination lock and motion detector, made of slash-resistant nylon to keep your stuff safe.
Boeing acquires major drone, aerospace developer with focus on more autonomy
American multinational corporation The Boeing Company is moving forward with autonomous planes by acquiring Aurora Flight Sciences Corp.
Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Treepods, robot cutters, Firefly flints
Check out our roundup of the best new crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the web this week.
Remember GeoCities? 9 tech titans that fell from grace
Not every tech company can be a winner. Here's nine failed tech companies that were once titans of their respective industries
Sinot Nature superyacht defies categorization with luxury and unimpeded views
The vast open spaces on the Sinot Nature superyacht foster peace and tranquility. The ship concept debuted recently at the Monaco Yacht Show.
Get up close with the stunning images from the Nikon Small World photo contest
How do you make ordinary things look extraordinary? Get close -- real close -- with the Nikon Small World photo contest winners.
Here are the names and achievements behind this year’s Nobel Prizes in Science
The Nobel Prizes in Science are among the greatest awards a scientist can get. Here's a quick rundown of 2017's winners and what they achieved
Self-disinfecting door pad could help break the spread of germs in hospitals
Replacing the aluminum door plate in busy public spaces with a self-santizing pad could help halt the spread of germs.
Portable CNC cutter robot is a must-have for any MakerLabs
Goliath CNC is a portable autonomous CNC machine tool, which just hit Kickstarter. Here's why you'll want it for your Maker space.
Puerto Rico's governor wants Elon Musk to renew the island's electrical grid
Earlier this week, Elon Musk touted Tesla's ability to rebuild Puerto Rico's infrastructure, and now the island's governor has responded.
The world’s most precise clock keeps time within quadrillionths of a second
Physicists have developed a new ultra-precise atomic clock capable of measuring time down to a couple quadrillionths of a second.
Weekly Rewind: Translating headphones, tech flops, Tesla trucks, 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 tech stories.
A Phantom 4 drone hit a helicopter over New York and the drone came out worse
The occupants of an Army helicopter flying over New York had a lucky escape recently when a Phantom 4 drone collided with it.
Amazing SpiderMAV drone fires off webs to gain added stability
Researchers at the U.K.'s Imperial College London have developed a web-shooting drone called SpiderMAV which fires webs for extra stability.
New type of microscope can peer into the brain of a living, moving creature
Researchers have developed a new microscope that could help shed more light on how our brains turn thoughts into actions.
Innovative drone delivery concept DelivAir delivers right to your hands
U.K.-based Cambridge Consultants is putting a new spin on drone deliveries, with a prototype that literally drops packages into your hands.
Polaroid (yes, that Polaroid) now has four new camera drones
Polaroid camera drones launched with a budget-friendly price, a beginner's feature list, and those iconic rainbow stripes.
Meet K-Pan, the 3D-printed, modular 120mm panoramic camera
Launching on Kickstarter, the K-Pan is a 3D-printed camera that developers hope to expand with more print-at-home accessories.
Sphero’s R2D2 and BB-9E robots bring a galaxy far, far away to your living room
Sphero, the company behind BB-8, is back with two new iconic Star Wars characters come to life: R2D2 and BB-9E.
Adidas robot factory pumps out its first city-specific running shoes
Adidas has unveiled its first robot-made running shoe designed specifically for runners in London. More city-specific versions are coming.
Parasitic machine forces you to generate power for it against your will
German researchers have developed a "parasite" machine which grabs hold of you and forces you to produce the kinetic energy it needs.
Like a real-life mech, MIT engineers use VR to put you in the head of a robot
MIT researchers have come up with a way to use VR to put human operators in the head of a robot for controlling it.
Self-driving train successfully completes a 60-mile run in Australia
An Australian mining company just completed the first fully autonomous train journey, with no human on board to act as a failsafe.
The pioneering CityAirbus quadcopter takes big step toward production
Airbus has successfully tested the CityAirbus quadcopter's propulsion system, and it predicts the aircraft will roam the skies in 2023.
Researchers are measuring ocean health with drones, A.I., and whale snot
What's a little whale snot among researchers? Well, data about stress, viruses, and bacteria for starters, all part of a study with Intel.