The world’s largest X-ray laser is one step closer to completion
The world’s largest X-ray laser is one step closer to completion after researchers passed a major milestone this week.
Help astronomers find aliens, get an awesome model exoplanet as a reward
The Planet Foundation wants your help observing nearby exoplanets for life, seeking support via a Kickstarter campaign launched this week.
Amazon’s Echo now does Google better than Google itself does
Amazon has released an update to the Amazon Echo to finally be able to schedule events to your G Suite Calendar.
Grow your crops indoors with the Grobo automated garden — now shipping
Meet Grobo, a home growing system that promises to "take the guesswork out of successfully growing small crops of high-quality food."
Shrimp from the Sahara sounds crazy, but it may be the future of aquaculture
Wild seafood populations are dwindling -- but there's a new seafood farming technique that might ensure we never run out of shrimp.
Need to escape? Then retreat into your Pause Pod
If you like the idea of a private space that you can escape to wherever you happen to be, then the Pause Pod is for you.
Fearless drone camera peers into an erupting volcano in Guatemala
British researchers working in Guatemala have been getting closer than ever to erupting volcanos thanks to advances in drone technology.
Amazon may start producing clothing on-demand with patented factory
Amazon's recent patent approval for an on-demand apparel factory could be an indication of the company's next step.
MiRo is the robot dog that promises to be a geek's best friend
Programmable robot dog MiRo likes to be stroked, can recognize its owner's face, and could end up keeping you company in your old age.
This custom 3D printed prosthetic arm is designed specifically for playing cello
A research team at Carnegie Mellon is working to create life-changing prosthetics for people in need -- thanks to the wonders of 3D printing.
Shipbuilders stretch beyond classic designs as millennials buy superyachts
A superyacht commission from a Millennial encouraged shipbuilder Rossinavi to go beyond usual conservative designs.
Scientists use gene-splicing to create red-eyed mutant wasps, for some reason
Researchers at the University of California, Riverside have introduced a new strain of red-eyed mutant wasp to the world.
Our favorite interactive and unique exhibits at the New York Auto Show
Some of the most unique exhibits and booths at the 2017 New York Auto Show.
Mayfield Robotics’ Kuri home robot is now more expressive than ever
Mayfield Robotics' Kuri is getting a big update. Now, it can recognize more voice commands and respond with greater range of expressions.
Lilium’s new VTOL jet puts you a step closer to flying to work, Jetsons-style
Lilium says it has completed test flights on the world’s first electric vertical take-off and landing jet at a private airfield in Bavaria.
How Apple’s recycling robot, Liam, is going to turn your old iPhone into a new Mac
Apple, the world's second-largest smartphone maker, pledged to step up its recycling efforts in its annual Environment Responsibility Report.
Robotic 'cheetah' might not look like the animal but borrows its mechanics
An engineer has created a robot that doesn’t quite look like a cheetah but uses the animal’s running mechanics to match its efficiency.
NASA has developed a futuristic 3D-printed ‘space fabric’
NASA has developed a smart, high-tech 3D-printed metallic "space fabric," capable of being used for a variety of functions in space.
AI app may predict conflict between couples before it occurs, scientists say
Researchers at the University of California have used an AI to analyze language and physiology to predict arguments between partners.
From lab-grown steaks to plant-based blood, science is taking the animal out of meat
With the world's population booming, scientists are hard at work figuring out new ways to feed more people in a sustainable and ethical way.
A French presidential candidate is using his ‘hologram’ to reach more voters
Politicians can use big screens at multiple venues to broadcast speeches live, but a French presidential candidate has gone one step further.
Kickstarter arm-mounted jet drive will propel snorkelers through the water
Like something out of a James Bond movie, Scubalec is an arm-mounted personal jet drive, designed to propel intrepid users through the water.
Smart bandage uses nanosensors to track how a wound is healing
Researchers in the U.K. have developed a new smart bandage capable of tracking how a wound is healing and sending that data back to doctors.
Facebook’s newest tech will let you type with your brain and hear with your skin
The social giant announced during its developer conference that its Building 8 lab is working on groundbreaking communication technology.
Shock wave? Tsunami? Debris? Here’s how an asteroid will probably kill you
A new study has answered a question you never knew you had: If a deadly asteroid struck Earth, how would it most likely kill you?
This tarantula-inspired hexapod robot was built in its inventor's garage
Built in its creator's garage, MX-Phoenix is a spider-inspired robot that uses 18 different motors to crawl over uneven ground.
Verily launches Baseline in hopes of building a model of perfect human health
Verily Life Sciences, a subsidiary of Google parent company Alphabet, will embark on a four-year study of human physiology.
Space debris problem is getting exponentially worse, say scientists at annual conference
In under 25 years, the amount of junk big enough to destroy a spacecraft has more than doubled, according to scientists.
Sure, the Mavic Pro is a great flyer but now it's a great ground camera, too
Adventure photography company PolarPro unveils new accessories for getting creative with the GoPro Hero5 and DJI Mavic Pro.
Concussion-monitoring tech moves beyond the gridiron with new sensor
Concussion-monitoring Cue Sport Sensor is small enough to fit on a headband and versatile enough to be used in almost any athletic endeavor.
19-year-old builds robot that uses facial recognition to shine a laser in your eye
19-year-old student Michael Reeves has built a robot which uses facial recognition to shine a laser into the eyes of anyone who dares use it.
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.