Scientists have mapped the genome of the most common cancer among younger men
Researchers from the University of North Carolina's Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center have successfully mapped the genome of testicular cancer, the most commonly diagnosed cancer among young men ages 15 to 44. It's part of a larger project to sequence the genome of every cancer.
VR experience re-creates the Anne Frank House as it looked during WWII
The Anne Frank Museum in Amsterdam is launching a VR tour of the Anne Frank House, where the famous diarist and her family hid from the Nazis during World War II. The launch of the virtual reality tour was timed to coincide with what would have been Anne’s 89th birthday.
Half taxidermy, half robot: Why UC Davis built this crazy realistic robo-bird
Researchers at the University of California, Davis are building taxidermy bird robots on wheels, designed to discover more about the mating habits of the survival-challenged sage grouse. They're part of a long-running research project which dates all the way back to 2003.
Fisker bets its self-driving shuttles will ferry future commuters
Fisker has announced that is working on an autonomous vehicle called the Orbit, a driverless shuttle that will soon ferry commuters around. Fisker teamed up with Protean to equip the Orbit with in-wheel electric motors, a layout that maximizes interior space. The first prototypes will begin testing in late 2018.
‘Surgery in a pill’ may offer diabetics an alternative to bypass surgery
A study may offer a viable and less-invasive alternative to bypass surgery. Simply by swallowing a pill before each meal, patients who have type 2 diabetes may be able to coat their intestines with a thin layer of material, protecting them from blood sugar spikes that exacerbate the condition.
New ‘smart’ Rubik’s Cube tracks your stats, lets you race against other people
Whether you're a fresh-faced newbie or a grizzled gaming veteran, this connected Rubik's Cube has something to offer you. For new players, there's progress tracking and tutorials on an accompanying app. For experts, there are global leaderboards and competitions. Welcome to GoCube.
Festo’s cuttlefish-inspired robot looks like it escaped an alien aquarium
Built by pioneering German automation company Festo, this cuttlefish-inspired robot may look weird, but it's capable of some pretty impressive feats. It's able to maneuver through the water by undulating its fins. In the real world, the robot could be used for underwater inspection.
Smart door attachment slows house fires with devilishly simple technique
Question: What smart home gadget do you hope you'll never have to use? Answer: The one which only works in the event that a fire is detected in your house. Co-created by a professional firefighter, LifeDoor is just such a device. Here's how it works, and why you may need one.
Probiotics for the brain? Study could pave the way for anti-stress injections
In a recent paper, researchers were able to show that a particular bacterium can encourage a rodent’s brain into a state that resists inflammation, potentially paving the way for a probiotic immunizations that would be able to treat stress-related mental disorders like PSTD and anxiety.
‘Zero gravity’ champagne bottle lets you celebrate in outer space
What kind of champagne do astronauts pop on special occasions? No, it's not the setup for a joke, but the question answered by respected French champagne maker Mumm International with its new champagne, which is designed to be consumed in zero gravity. Coming soon to a space station near you.
U.K. drone company sets flying record that could be a big boost for autonomy
For drones to be as useful as they can be, it is crucial that they are able to fly beyond the visible line of sight of their pilot. U.K. company SenSat this week set a new record, flying 7.5 miles using a fixed-wing drone under these conditions. Here's why that is so important.
Electrified ‘fog harp’ could make power plants more sustainable
Developed by a team of MIT engineers, the system improves on the design of “fog harps,” devices that act as nets to capture water vapor. The researchers show how this system may allow plants to function more sustainably, by reusing the water themselves, or to help provide water to surrounding regions.
This algorithm turns World Cup games into 3D augmented reality
Researchers from the University of Washington created a way to get you closer to your favorite sports action: An algorithm which can turn 2D live-action televised soccer into a 3D augmented reality re-creation. Here's how it works, and how they've demonstrated it so far.
Is this the future of medicine? Synthetic blood could buy patients 48 extra hours
Two scientists -- Dr. Andre Palmer of the Ohio State University and Dr. Dipanjan Pan, an associate professor in the department of bioengineering at the University of Illinois -- have now independently developed two synthetic blood technologies. Currently, neither solution can independently sustain life.
A single police drone has seriously impacted crime in a Mexican city
A single drone used by police in the city of Ensenada in Mexico has reportedly helped to cut overall crime there by 10 percent, and burglaries by a sizable 30 percent. Cops have been using DJI's Inspire 1 quadcopter for four months and so far the eye in the sky has helped them to make 500 arrests.
Move over, antibiotics! Cold plasma could be the next great way to treat wounds
A German company called Coldplasmatech has created a cold plasma patch, which uses ions and UV radiation to treat infections in chronic wounds as an alternative to the application of antibiotics. Think of it like Star Trek's dermal regenerator technology brought to life. Here's how it works.
The D-Mask may be the high-tech future of diving and snorkeling
The DDG D-Mask is a concept design for a potential product that could change diving and snorkeling forever. The mask fits over the entire face and is compatible with both snorkels and oxygen tanks, and features a head-up display, bone-conduction audio, a built-in light, and a camera, and much more.
Shot to the heart: Device carries drugs directly to injured internal organ
A new device developed might help make some of these treatments more seamless by delivering medication directly to the heart. Dubbed Therepi, the device includes a tube connected to an outside entry point, providing a sort of express lane from the abdomen to the internal organ.
Even in the desert, an innovative device pulls fresh water out of thin air
Berkeley researchers demonstrated a unique approach to water harvesting that let them extract drinkable water from the air without the need for external energy. The proof-of-concept device could pave the way for cheaply supplying clean water to arid regions.
The Titan underwater drone promises to go deeper than its rivals
Think that all drones are destined to be in the sky? Titan is a new underwater drone which can dive to depths of up to 150 meters below the waves. It can document this stunning deep underwater world courtesy of a 4K camera, while maneuvering about with six thrusters. Here's how you can get one.
Color-changing LED stools let you know if you’re sitting with bad posture
German researchers at Fraunhofer have developed special color-changing LED stools which monitor your weight distribution to let you know if you're sitting with bad posture. Heck, you can even use them to play movement-controlled classic arcade games, as a way to make exercise fun!
Elon Musk’s Boring Company puts first 1,000 flamethrowers in buyers’ hands
If the reports on Tesla CEO Elon Musk's Twitter account are accurate, The Boring Company delivered 1,000 TBC Flamethrowers this weekend. Musk, who also heads The Boring Company, said each flamethrower comes with a TBC Fire Extinguisher. Musk also promised a TBC Ice Blaster before the 'winter dry season.'
Buying on a budget? Here’s the best gear and gadgetry you can get for under $20
Digital Trends has compiled a list of drones, portable chargers, virtual reality headsets and more to showcase the best tech under $20.
The LeveTop is a cylindrical, vertical drone that looks like a coffee mug
What makes this particular quadcopter particularly interesting isn't necessarily its flight capabilities (though they're impressive) or its camera (though it's more than capable of getting the job done). Rather, it's the fact that the LeveTop almost looks like a thermos when it's packed away. It's on Indiegogo.
Why a 19-year-old Bitcoin millionaire built a working Dr. Octopus suit
What would you do if you were a 19-year-old kid with $3.3 million? There are few people more equipped to answer that than teenaged bitcoin millionaire Erik Finman. His answer? You use some of that cash to build a Doctor Octopus-style exosuit and try and shake up the education system.
To give bees a break, farmers pollinated an apple orchard using drones
A New York orchard recently called in local drone startup Dropcopter and its pollen-spreading UAVs to perform the world’s first apple orchard pollination by drone. Tools like this could help keep farm costs down while helping with pollination at a time bee populations are declining.
9 bizarre drones, from web slingers to lake hoppers
While most people know what to expect from a drone in 2018, there are still plenty of unusual projects taking place in research labs and R&D centers that are making us question everything we know about UAVs. Here are 9 of the weirdest, coolest and most unusual drones today.
Starship Technologies gets the cash to make its delivery robot dream a reality
Drone delivery company Starship Technologies has raised an additional $25 million with the goal of expanding its fast-growing fleet of six-wheeled delivery robots. Next year, it aims to have more than 1,000 of them in action at campuses and neighborhoods around the world.
MIT trained an A.I. using morbid Reddit captions, and it became a psychopath
Named after Psycho’s Norman Bates, MIT's new Norman project is billed as the world’s first psychopath A.I. Shown randomly generated inkblot tests, it offers disturbing interpretations like 'man gets pulled into dough machine.' And they've got a good reason for doing it.
Google done weaponizing A.I., will still work with military and governments
Google CEO Sundar Pichai clarified the company's principles for developing AI, reacting to public and employee pushback. Google will not develop weaponized AI but will work with governments and military in other areas. CEO pledges no AI with a material risk of harm unless benefits substantially outweigh risks.
Mars rover Curiosity finds the building blocks of life on the red planet
It's been six years since the Mars rover Curiosity landed on the Red Planet, and now the space vehicle has some news to share. NASA researchers published two papers on Thursday, June 7 in the journal Science detailing how Curiosity found compounds that are the building blocks of life on the Red Planet.
3D-printed mini-submarine can move in water without a motor
A motorless minisubmarine has been created by researchers from ETH Zurich and the California Institute of Technology. The 3D-printed vessel moves using a new propulsion concept designed for swimming robots, enabling it to briefly paddle without requiring electrical engine power.
With artificial bone marrow, scientists aim to decode blood disease
Researchers from University of Basel, University Hospital Basel, and ETH Zurich have engineered an artificial bone marrow that overcomes the limitations of previous models. The new model offers the possibility to better understand how blood forms and how blood diseases can be treated.
Robot-controlled table lets you manipulate liquid rocket fuel with your face
We love ferrofluid. We love robots. And we love amazing A.I. tech like face tracking. This amazing robotic table, which uses face tracking to manipulate liquid rocket fuel pixels, is therefore right up our alley. Check it out in all its amazing beauty here. We want one badly.