In the future, airplanes could be covered in fish-like scales. Here’s why
Scientists finally discovered why fish have scales: They reduce drag. Now, those same scientists want to put scales on passenger planes to save fuel.
New ‘A.I. lawyer’ analyzes your emails to find moneysaving loopholes
This newly launched email system scans through your inbox looking for ways to save you time and money. Here's how it works.
Flippy the fast-food-prepping robot goes on sale for $30K
Robot fry chef Flippy is now available for purchase by eateries, opening up access to the next-gen food preparation tool to a wider audience than ever.
GPS-tracking, 3D-printed decoy eggs can help root out illegal poachers
How do you make battling poachers more proactive and less reactive? With 3D-printed decoy eggs that reveal the whereabouts of thieves, of course.
Want to control a swarm of drones? There’s an app for that
Using a smartphone to control a drone isn't new. But using a smartphone to control a fleet of miniature helicopter drones? That’s something pretty impressive.
Amazing wearable could detect epileptic seizures an hour before they strike
Tech could help users to prepare for seizures such as falls or other injuries that might arise from epilepsy sufferers being caught unawares.
Shotgun-wielding indoor drone could enter places too dangerous for human troops
The U.K.’s Ministry of Defence is developing twin shotgun-toting drones that are able to fly indoors, as well as identify targets using machine vision.
One answer to the plastic waste problem? Hungry, hungry enzymes
The world has a major problem when it comes to waste plastic. A new cocktail of plastic-munching enzymes could be one of the answers science is looking for.
Your A.I. smart assistant could one day tell if you’re lonely
A.I. assistants can answer questions, cue up songs, and make restaurant reservations. Could they also be used to diagnose loneliness?
The terrible and tremendous sound of the world’s largest analog synthesizer
Ever wonder what 1,000 analog synthesizers, all playing simultaneously, would sound like? Hint: it's terrible, tremendous, and reminiscent of THX.
Personal power generator harvests energy from the breeze you make when you walk
You won't be carrying around a wind turbine anytime soon. But this tiny device captures energy from the wind using the triboelectric effect.
Meet RXT-1, the robot punching bag that punches back
Want to fight a robot? Thanks to this Kickstarter campaign, now's the chance you've been waiting for.
A smartphone app for diagnosing autism could soon win FDA approval
App's creators hope that it could enable children with autism to be identified younger, thereby getting the help they need sooner.
Doctors could one day diagnose Alzheimer’s with a simple eye exam
Early diagnosis is crucial for treating neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. This new discovery could help.
U.K. has plans to create aerial drone zone superhighways to contain UAV traffic
To help drones take the next step in mainstream adoption, the U.K. is in the process of establishing what could be the world’s first commercial drone corridor.
Saving the planet with a fleet of seed-bombing A.I. reforestation drones
After a fresh round of funding, Dendra Systems is ready to unleash its drone reforestation squad on the world. But is it too little, too late?
The future of moviemaking? Inside Intel’s insane volumetric film studio
Remember the "bullet time" scene from the Matrix? Intel's cutting-edge movie studio allows filmmakers to capture that kind of shot, but from every angle.
A.I. could play a vital role in the birth of tomorrow’s IVF children
A new A.I. tool could help embryologists select the optimal embryo for IVF treatment. In doing so, it could help increase the chance of fertility success.
This fungus-based coffin doesn’t preserve your corpse. It decomposes it
Netherlands-based Loop has the most original startup concept of 2020: Decomposable coffins made out of fungi. Here's why that matters.