MIT biologists have developed a programming language for bacteria
A new programming language allows scientists to custom-code bacteria that can measure the health of other cells, and administer drugs when necessary.
Japanese scientists have created artificial skin that can grow hair and sweat
Developed at the RIKEN Center for Developmental Biology in Japan, a batch of lab-grown skin implanted in mice showed the ability to sweat and grow hair.
Triton ‘artificial gill’ creators cancel $800K Indiegogo campaign, re-launch with new video
The creators of the controversial Triton scuba mask have canceled their crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo, and relaunched with additional information.
Physicists just discovered a new state of matter called ‘quantum spin liquid’
The first evidence of so-called "quantum spin liquid" has been discovered in the real world, a potentially important breakthrough for quantum computing.
Toyota Connected is making the driving experience more seamless than ever
Toyota Connected "builds on Toyota’s global vision of a future of mobility that is clean, safe, and convenient."
Are these adult dorms? WeLive promises a furnished apartment, like-minded neighbors
Now that tech offices are looking more and more like communes than places of work, it only makes sense that the industry take the next step -- meet WeLive.
Modder turns 1978 TV into Chromecast video and music streaming device
A modder shows off the 1978 TV he has converted into a Chomecast-compatible device in a new YouTube video. He saved it for nostalgia's sake.
FAA relaxes certain drone regulations, letting quadcopters fly higher
Thanks to newly relaxed rules announced by the FAA, drones will be allowed to fly up to 400 feet in the air, double the previous limit of 200 feet.
U.S. Navy’s sub-hunting drone ships will hit the open ocean this summer
Drones may known for their prowess in the skies, but thanks to some new developments at the U.S. Navy, they'll soon be turning the open seas into their turf
The Wright Brothers’ original ‘Flying Machine’ patent has been found
Patent number 821,393 for a "Flying Machine," signed by Wilbur and Orville Wright, was found in a special records storage cave in Lenexa, Kansas.
Skydivers in wingsuits collide, and it’s all caught on a GoPro
Sebastian Leal was injured in a collision with another skydiver a few seconds after exiting the plane. The entire incident was captured on his GoPro.
Weekly Rewind: Tinder gets political, edible spoons, and more
In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. So much news goes on that it's almost impossible for mere mortals with real lives to keep track of everything.
Musi turns your messy room into music
Here's something to make everyone feel a little less guilty about the mess they come home to. The Musi turns the objects around it into music.
No salt, no problem: Electric fork simulates salty flavors with electric currents
Who needs salt when you have electricity? That’s the proposition of the “electric flavoring fork” created by a researcher in Japan.
Chinese funeral parlor repairs the dead via 3D printing
The technology can also be used to make the corpses of their loved ones appear younger or better looking.
You may want to curl up inside these cat houses designed by architects
Architects for Animals held a competition for architect-designed cat house. Proceeds from an auction benefit FixNation, which spays and neuters strays.
Apple releases videos showing autistic teen using tech to communicate
Apple released two videos highlighting technology that helps young people who struggle with communication. The films were made to increase autism awareness.
Hong Kong man spends 1.5 years, $50K to build his own female robot
A 42-year-old man in Hong Kong spent a year-and-a-half and more than $50,000 to build a female robot that’s meant to resemble a certain Hollywood actress.
Weekend Workshop: How to build an uber hip DIY turntable wall clock
Have an old turntable gathering dust in the attic? Why not put it to good use by fashioning it into a beautifully functioning wall clock.
Researchers use fungi to develop space drugs on International Space Station
Fungi are known for their ability to create natural products with medicinal properties. This is going to be tested on the ISS in a space drug experiment.
Don’t destroy your lawn, Scott’s GRO and Connected Yard have you covered
Scotts Miracle-Gro launches the Connected Yard platform with micro-climate data, lawn and garden instructions, and automatic watering device control.
Japan's Fukushima ice wall ready to go into service
Japan is preparing to activate its ice wall in order to contain the ongoing contamination from the 2011 disaster at the Fukushima nuclear power plant.
Drone Wars: DJI just filed a lawsuit against Yuneec for patent infringement
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) manufacturer DJI has filed a patent infringement suit against competitor Yuneec, citing patent infringement.
Two scientists propose using lasers to cloak Earth … from aliens
Scientists at Columbia University's Cool Worlds Lab say it's possible to effectively cloak Earth from aliens in other solar systems by utilizing lasers.
This architect wants to build levitating houses to eliminate the threat of flooding
Sea levels are rising and an increasing number of people are experiencing flooding. But what if houses didn't even touch the ground?
Is Planet Nine behind mass extinctions on Earth? One astrophysicist says yes
Planet Nine's orbit may take it through a region of space where our comets originate, flinging them towards Earth and possibly causing mass extinctions.
Google apologizes for Gmail’s big Gfail on April Fools’ Day
Gmail's annual April Fools' Day prank backfired when a joke Send + Drop Mic button sent spinning minion images to recipients.