Could this massive, wind-powered skyscraper solve global warming?
Paolo Venturella Architecture says the key to cooling the globe is to build a skyscraper that extends toward the sun and guides hot air away from Earth.
Weekend Workshop: Play the ultimate skill game with this one-hole elliptical pool table
Traditional six-hole billiards tables are excellent tests of talent, no doubt, but this one-hole elliptical pool table is truly a game of incredible skill.
Apple may be elbowing its way into the smoke detector industry, because why not?
According to newly published patents by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Apple appears to be readying its devices to start detecting smoke.
Brad Pitt’s Make It Right Foundation among 2016 National Design Award winners
Cooper Hewitt announced its 2016 National Design Award winners this week with Marina Bay Sands designer Moshe Safdie nabbing the Lifetime Achievement Award.
US, UK scientists grow embryos in lab to 14 days, setting new mark
Research teams from the U.S. and U.K. have reportedly lab-grown a human embryo for 14 days, allowing for the improved study of early human development.
Hong Kong's Eco Smart Home packs luxury living into a mere 400 square feet
Remodeled by the Hong Kong-based Liquid Interiors, the Eco Smart Home utilizes space-saving tech and green-friendly appliances to achieve luxury living.
San Diego goes all in, legally commits to 100 percent renewable energy by 2035
With a budding solar industry and bipartisan support in its government, the city of San Diego has enacted a plan to go 100 percent renewable energy by 2035.
Not one, but three potentially habitable planets found in our cosmic backyard
According to findings published this week in the journal Nature, a team of astronomers found three potentially life-bearing planets 40 light years away.
Hawaiian church uses fiberglass ‘igloos’ to help shelter the homeless
On the Hawaiian island of Oahu, the First Assembly of God has begun building fiberglass igloos to help control its dramatically rising homeless population.
Amsterdam’s Wikkelhouse takes cardboard to a long-lasting, cozy new level
Designed by Pritzker-winning architect Shigeru Ban, the Wikkelhouse is a home comprised of 24 layers of cardboard wrapped around a house-shaped mold.
Daimler's yet-unnamed home battery unit looks to spoil Tesla's Powerwall party
Looking to take a bite out of the home battery pie, Mercedes parent company Daimler is readying its own energy storage unit to take on Tesla's Powerwall.
Philips turns to its Hue 2.0 user base before rolling out a much-needed app update
After working closely with its users, Philips has finally updated its companion smartphone application for its Hue 2.0 smart lighting system.
Humanoid robot can dive to great depths while human operator stays safe and dry
Developed and built by scientists at Stanford University, the OceanOne humanoid robot can navigate underwater with or without the help of a human pilot.
Squirrel away your unfinished wine for later use with the Wine Squirrel
Capable of keeping opened bottles of wine fresh for weeks, the Wine Squirrel smart decanter took to Kickstarter this week at just $45 for early adopters.
50 startups go to bat (and one walks home with cash) in the first-ever PitchfestNW
Debuting in 2016, PitchfestNW pits 50 hungry startups against one another for the attention of venture capitalists, and a grand prize that includes press, VC consultation, and cold, hard cash. Meet the five that made it to finals and the one winner.
Remotely launch treats and spy on your pets with the Furbo treat-dispensing camera
Tomofun's Furbo treat-dispensing pet camera gives pet owners the opportunity to remotely keep tabs, launch treats, and talk to their pets via a smartphone.
The OaSense smart shower head uses presence-sensing detectors to conserve water
Using presence-sensing detectors, the OaSense smart shower head conserves water by stopping the flow of water when someone steps out from underneath it.
Would you live in a floating home that looks like a UFO?
The Italy-based company Jet Capsule wants to turn the high seas into futuristic suburbs with its innovative UFO, or Unidentified Floating Object.
Weekend Workshop: Piece together the Triforce with this Zelda coffee table
Honor Shigeru Miyamoto's iconic Legend of Zelda franchise the right way by building this DIY mosaic-tiled and Zelda-inspired coffee table this weekend.
UCI scientists stumble upon the key to never-ending batteries
While messing around in a UCI lab, a university doctoral candidate discovered that an electrolyte gel allows li-ion batteries to sustain 200,000 cycles.
The U.S. Army looks to anti-missile technology to help protect its fleet of tanks
To help protect its tanks without adding more cumbersome armor, the U.S. Army and Marine Corps plan to test an anti-missile technology system called Trophy.
Pump up the jams with iHome’s Bluetooth Vanity Mirror Speaker
To help usher everyone's bathroom into the 21st Century, speaker manufacturer iHome just unveiled its innovative Vanity Mirror Bluetooth Speaker.
With an eye on Mars, NASA is soliciting proposals for deep space habitats
With Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Orbital ATK already on board, NASA says it's yet again seeking proposals for innovative deep space habitat prototypes.
More than just a site for finding good pizza, Yelp now allows quote requests for services
The popular business review site Yelp just announced it now allows users to directly contact businesses to receive quotes on a wide range of services.
DJI’s Matrice 600 hexacopter is the go-to drone for Hollywood cinematographers
At this year's NAB show in Las Vegas, leading drone manufacturer DJI unveiled its new high-quality aerial filmmaking hexacopter, dubbed the Matrice 600.
Ghost ship: Stepping aboard Sea Hunter, the Navy’s unmanned drone ship
With production of its autonomous surface vessel finally finished, DARPA officially unveiled what will soon be the U.S. Navy's favorite new ship.
Weekend Workshop: How to build a delightfully retro Tetris lamp
Since its debut in 1984, Tetris has been everywhere. Now, thanks to an easy walkthrough on Instructables, anyone can have a Tetris-style lamp in their home.
Houston’s Ivy Lofts simplify apartment life by embracing small living spaces
Houston, Texas will soon be home to the United States' largest micro apartment dubbed the Ivy Lofts. Small but sophisticated, the Ivy Lofts exude high tech.
Fifth time’s a charm! SpaceX successfully lands its CRS-8 rocket on an autonomous drone ship
After failing to re-land its Falcon 9 rocket on a floating barge in prior attempts, SpaceX is gearing up to attempt yet another landing this afternoon.
Decorilla’s new VR app lets customers digitally walk through rooms that don’t exist yet
The online interior design platform Decorilla provides users the ability to work closely with designers and now, the company lets people tour homes in VR.
Smart alcohol connoisseur Synek launches Somm smart wine dispenser on Kickstarter
After enjoying past crowdfunding success with its craft beer dispenser, Synek turns to Kickstarter yet again to help fund the Somm smart wine dispenser.