Uncanny Valley of the mind: When emotional AI gets too human-like, it creeps humans out
In a paper published this month, two researchers present what they’re calling the “uncanny valley of the mind."
Memphis Meats has successfully created lab-grown chicken, but it costs $9,000 per pound
Memphis Meats says it has successfully served chicken and duck meat without having raised or slaughtered a bird.
What’s creating these mysterious fast radio bursts? Maybe aliens, say Harvard physicists
A team of researchers from Harvard University have presented a provocative idea, that fast radio bursts could be caused by aliens
Needle-free, painless vaccinations may become a reality thanks to MucoJet
Developed by researchers at the UC Berkeley, the pill-sized, 3D-printed MucoJet shoots a stream of vaccine into the mouth.
Oxford scientists are building robots that ‘wear’ artificial skin before it’s transplanted
Earlier this month, a team of Oxford professors proposed a provocative idea: grow human tissue on humanoid robots -- and while that might sound crazy at first, it's actually a damn good idea
Scientists use lasers to detect weapons-grade uranium from miles away
Researchers have turned Mars Rover tech towards chemical weapons, using lasers to detect weapons-grade uranium at a distance.
Meet Braeön: A new material that’s stronger than steel, more versatile than duct tape
We may have found the world’s strongest material hidden in plain site in a Kickstarter campaign for a thin polymer ribbon called Braeön.
New antivenom nanogel neutralizes snake bites, might work for spiders & scorpions too
This new procedure could make antivenom more cheaply than conventional methods, potentially saving tens of thousands of lives a year.
Scientists say study indicates that green light may help relieve pain
A team of researchers think they may have found another use for green light -- as a potential pain reliever.
Social robots taught to ask for clarification when confused about a command
Researchers are working to instill social competence into robots by developing algorithms that can ask for clarification when confused.
This 3D printed door latch can be unlocked with a PIN code, yet doesn’t require electricity
A team of researchers have made a 3D-printed door handle and latch even more sophisticated by adding a PIN pad.
Carvon's next-gen electric skateboards boast all-wheel drive, can hit 35 mph
Carvon has been player in the electric skateboard game for five years, but it's raising the bar with its latest generation of boards.
Cassette Tape Coffee Table will satisfy '80s nostalgia without breaking the bank
A startup called Taybles is offering its line of cassette tape-shaped coffee tables with fewer features and at a big discount.
Nanoengineers develop first biocompatible, 3D-printed blood vessel networks
A team of nanoengineers from UC San Diego have developed a new method for 3D printing biomimetic blood vessel networks.
Researchers retrieve short film and a full operating system from strands of DNA
A team of researchers from Colombia University have stored a computer operating system and short film on strands of DNA.
New gene-edited pigs may now be resistant to billion-dollar disease
Using CRISPR, scientists think they have edited susceptibility to a billion-dollar virus out of the pig's genome.
From RFID implants to genital yogurt, Epicenter is the future’s awesomely odd office
Epicenter is part of a movement to build the office space of the future. For many Epicenter members, the goal isn’t just to kick back with yesteryear’s pleasures — it’s to push forward as early adopters of untested technology.
Small satellites are helping sub-Saharan farmers increase crop yields
Small satellites are being used to help farmers in sub-Saharan Africa escape from poverty and food insecurity.
Here’s what dolphins do underwater when people aren’t watching
The footage is the first time intimate behaviors, such as playing with kelp, have been captured away from direct human contact.
Can you hear me now? Researchers one step closer to reversing hearing loss
The research shows promise for restoring hearing for those of us who ignored the warnings of our mother when she said, "Turn that down!"
People who use these phrases are more likely to stick to their diet
In a new study, researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have shown they can predict dieting success with 77 percent accuracy.
NASA wants to 3D print habitats with metal extracted from Martian soil
NASA plans to study Martian soil and, hopefully, devise a way to extract metals that could then be used to 3D print a human habitat.
NASA just discovered 7 Earth-sized exoplanets, 3 in the habitable zone of a dwarf star
Seven Earth-sized planets have been discovered around a star 39 light-years away. Three of these were found to orbit the star’s goldilocks zone, the single largest haul of habitable zone planets around a single star.
Progress in brain-computer interface gives paralyzed patients more control
The scientists implanted tiny silicone sensors into subjects’ brains, allowing them to eavesdrop on the electrical activity of brain cells.
AI photography studio highlights how robots are slowly hijacking nearly every profession
StyleShoots Live system is a “smart studio” that simultaneously captures still photos and live action videos.
Microchipped bumblebees show that worker bees act a lot like humans
By glueing microchip backpacks to bumblebees, researchers have been able to gain a glimpse into the daily life of the colony.
Space buffs drool as NASA announces a major 'discovery beyond our solar system'
NASA will host a news conference on Wednesday to discuss recent discoveries of planets beyond our solar system.
Meddsy is the 'next-generation' first aid kit with practically everything in it
A new Kickstarter campaign wants to keep people well prepared in case of such emergencies with a next generation first aid.
Facial-recognition software may help save Earth’s most endangered mammals
Researchers have devised a system called LemurFaceID, which uses facial-recognition software to spot lemurs in their natural habitat.
Researchers just figured out how to make spiders move even faster
A spider-like robot has demonstrated a faster walking pattern than that used by six-legged insects in the wild.