Triton’s new tourist submarine will give sightseers panoramic underwater views
Designed to transport 24 passengers to depths of 328 feet underwater, this new submarine may well be the most luxurious way to explore the depths of the ocean.
Gene therapy helps people with monochrome vision to see in color
Researchers in Germany have demonstrated that a new gene therapy can be used to help cure an extremely rare type of color blindness.
In the future, touchscreens will be obsolete. This lab designs what’s next
The Future Interfaces Group at Carnegie Mellon has a simple mission: Invent the way we'll use computers in 25 years time. Doing it isn't so easy, of course.
Research microscopes cost thousands of dollars. This man built one with Legos
A researcher in IBM’s Zurich Research Laboratory has built a high-end microscope out of Legos and other cheap parts. With the instructions online, you can too.
‘Impossible’ propulsion system will allow rockets to travel farther than ever
Researchers at the University of Central Florida have demonstrated a breakthrough rocket propulsion system that has been eluding engineers since the 1960s.
This A.I. meme generator has mastered the art of oddball internet humor
It sounds kind of silly to say, but memes are one of the things that make us human. So, of course, someone has built an A.I. that can create new ones.
Drone deliveries may consume 10 times as much energy as van deliveries in cities
Think that drone deliveries are the most environmentally friendly way to do future deliveries? Not so fast, claims a new study from Germany.
This cyberpunk suit was designed for concertgoers in our post-pandemic future
It's hard to imagine going to nightclubs again after the current lockdown and social distancing. This unusual cyberpunk suit could offer one way forward.
Microsoft invention could mine cryptocurrency by reading brain waves
An unusual patent from Microsoft describes a way of monitoring people's brain waves as they watch ads, then rewarding them with cryptocurrency.
Inside the MIT project that’s making Inception-style dream manipulation possible
Created by MIT's Dream Lab, Dormio is a wearable device that makes it possible to control dreams. Think of it like Inception, but real.
This next-gen firefighting robot has a spotter drone and a foam blaster
Estonian company Milrem Robotics has developed a new firefighting tank robot. Equipped with an accompanying drone and other tech, it's ready to battle blazes.
Freeze-dried blood could help preserve donations for years
Blood can normally be stored for just six weeks. Using a new technique developed by researchers at the University of Louisville, that could all change.
Bot or not? A.I. looks at Twitter behavior to sort real accounts from fake
How do you distinguish real accounts on Twitter from fake bot accounts? It's a tough problem to solve, but a new A.I. just might be able to help.
Caretaker bots and starfish assassins: Meet the tech that protects Earth’s reefs
Coral reefs are dying everywhere. Can technology help reverse this tragic trend? Here are six examples of cutting edge tech that might assist with exactly that.
Crazy VR accessory simulates touch by turning users into living marionettes
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon’s ever-impressive Future Interfaces Group have developed an accessory for simulating touch in VR. It's weird, but pretty awesome.
It may be possible to track spread of COVID-19 by analyzing sewer water
Researchers in Australia have shown that it's possible to analyze poop or wastewater to find traces of COVID-19. Could it help track the spread of the virus?
Coronavirus-spotting drone is being tested by police in the U.S.
Drones are being tested by police in Connecticut by identifying potential violations of social distancing and detecting possible COVID-19 symptoms.
It’s possible to trace the origins of chocolate using its chemical signature
Researchers at Towson University have developed a technique for assessing the chemical fingerprint of a chocolate bar. Here's how it works.
The U.S. Army dropped $15 million on an advanced 3D printer for steel components
The U.S. Army is utilizing a giant, high-speed 3D printer for the production of ultra-high-strength steel components, such as armor and even weapons.
There’s finally a good documentary about real-life cyborgs
A new documentary called I Am Human examines the revolutionary brain implant technologies changing the world as we know it. We spoke to one of its directors.
Deepfakes for voice are here, and that’s good news — for now
LOVO Studio has developed a tool that can recreate accurate human voices, complete with emotion and tone gradations to add to the realism. Check it out.
No batteries? No problem. These scavenger robots ‘eat’ metal to harvest energy
How do you keep robots powered up as they move through the world? By giving them the ability to 'consume' metal the way we might chow down on food, of course.
Sweat-analyzing patch could help spot biomarkers linked to COVID-19
Epicore's sweat-sensing smart patches could help track biometrics in athletes and a variety of other individuals — and even keep tabs on coronavirus patients.
This A.I. lawyer can help you file for unemployment benefits
Laid off during the coronavirus pandemic? The robot lawyer created by legal tech startup DoNotPay will help people in every U.S. state to claim unemployment.
The 50-year old Silicon Valley lab that practically invented modern computing
Xerox PARC, the legendary Silicon Valley R&D lab, turns 50 years old in 2020. Here's what it's brought to the world of computing, and what it's up to today.
NASA looks at transforming a moon crater into a kilometer-wide radio telescope
NASA has awarded a grant to explore transforming a crater on the far side of the Moon into a massive one kilometer (3,281 foot) radio telescope.
The latest plan to clean up space junk? Blast it with lasers and talcum powder
Earth has a problem with orbiting space junk. These unorthodox solutions could create a just-in-time collision avoidance system for rockets.
Mutant bacterial enzyme can break down plastic bottles in just hours
In a proof of concept, a new mutant enzyme was used to break down a ton of waste plastic bottles to the point where they were 90% degraded in only 10 hours.
Need a haircut? Professional barbers can guide you through the whole process
YouProbablyNeedaHaircut is a great solution during the lockdown. It shows your other half or housemate how to cut hair by connecting you to a barber via Zoom.
Affordable exosuits are here, but they don’t look (or work) how you’d expect
Vanderbilt researchers have built a soft textile exosuit called HeroWear Apex. It promises to augment wearers' strength -- on an impressively low budget.