Coffee in space: NASA designed an open-top cup that works in zero gravity
Wanting to study low-gravity fluid dynamics, NASA commissioned the design of several 3D-printed cups that let ISS astronauts drink like they do on Earth.Â
This robotic fishing lure can make dead fish swim again
The field of robotics is poised to change how we fish. The Zombait is a robotic fish insert designed to bring dead fish bait back to life.
Biologists have successfully bred genetically engineered mosquitoes that can't carry malaria
A team of University of California scientists use a controversial gene driving method to spread malaria resistance among a population of mosquitos.
Let there be light! Researchers design LED lamp powered by plants
Renewable energy most commonly refers to solar or wind power, but researchers at UTEC are adding to that definition with their new plant-powered LED light. Power is drawn from nutrients and bacteria that are contained within the soil.
Diamond nanothreads to join graphene as the world’s next wonder material
With its potential for ductility, the recently discovered diamond nanothread is poised to compete with graphene as the world's next wonder material. Its ductility is "ideal for the creation of extremely strong three-dimensional nano-architectures."
The first 3D-printed revolver fires 8 shots, just add a roofing nail and elastic
James Patrick is bound to turn some heads with his PM522 Washbear revolver, the world's first 3D-printed repeating firearm capable of firing up to 8 bullets without stopping to reload.
Rice University chemists harness light to power fast, single-molecule submarine
Scientists at Rice university created a single-molecule nanoscale submarine that potentially could be used for drug delivery and other medical purposes. The sub is powered by rotors that turn when exposed to ultraviolet light.
NASA developing satellite network for real-time wildfire tracking
Wildfire detection is headed to space thanks to NASA mission design specialists who are building a network of satellite sensors to detect thermal events. The team hopes to have the satellite network up and running by June 2018.
Bosch’s new weed-murdering robot could eliminate the need for herbicides
Startup Deepfield Robotics is working with German technology company Bosch to develop the ultimate farm hand -- a robot that can weed and monitor crops.
Forget batteries, Canada plans to store energy in giant underwater balloons
Canada's Hydrostor has developed a creative energy storage solution using balloons that costs half as much as batteries and lasts twice as long.
3DR Solo drone will soon alert you when you fly into restricted airspace
To make its drones even safer to fly, 3DR is working with AirMap to add real-time restricted airspace information to its Solo drone software.
ToyLabs makes STEM fun with its DIY, solar-powered airplane
Let your kids build, launch and fly with the new Volta Flyer, a solar toy airplane designed by educational toy maker ToyLabs.
ESA ready to begin year-long relativity experiment using salvaged satellites
The European Space Agency is prepping its Galileo satellites for a year-long test of Einstein's General Theory of Relativity.
Graphene discovery opens the doors to night-vision cars and infrared gesture detection
Infrared night vision may be coming to your car, your laptop, and even your smartphone thanks to graphene, a flexible, single-atom-thin carbon material.
Sustainable seafood startup creating lab-engineered shrimp for mass consumption
Sustainable seafood startup New Wave is working on a lab-engineered shrimp and shark fin substitute that'll grace the plates of foodies everywhere.
Japan guns for the moon with proposed 2019 lunar landing
Japanese officials revealed plans to land an unmanned vehicle on the moon in 2019, making it the fourth country in the world to soft land on the moon.
Creative makers recreate the flaming sword of Fallout 4
Inspired by the debut of Fallout 4, community editor Caleb Kraft of Make Magazine went to great lengths to recreate the shishkebab flaming sword.
Silver Fast superyacht exudes luxury as it sails across the sea
With its lavish living quarters and sleek aluminum hull, the Silver Fast super yacht is one of the most gorgeous yachts in the water and one of the fastest.
This wearable device uses active noise cancellation to dampen the sound of snoring
Rather than treating breathing issues, the Silent Partner quiets snoring noise using active noise cancelation technology.
Robotic rock group raises funds to build lead vocalist, record album
With a drummer, guitarist and bassist, Compressorhead is looking to construct a lead vocalist and is turning to Kickstarter to fund the building of their front man.
Ultra low-power processors designed by Microsoft may revolutionize wildlife research
Biologists and Microsoft collaborated on an automatic scent dispenser that supplies wildlife survey sites with enough attractant to last the entire winter.
Graphene used to create self-folding origami-like paper
A team of researchers from China created a new graphene oxide-based paper that self-folds into a box and slithers around like an autonomous origami robot.
Healthy neurologist pays for brain electrode implant in controversial self experiment
Neurologist Phil Kennedy kickstarted his struggling brain research by implanting electrodes into his own brain in a controversial self experiment.
New sun-absorbing nanoparticle spray boosts tomato plant yields by over 80 percent
Scientists from Washington University in St. Louis have developed a method to boost the nutritional value of tomatoes using titanium and zinc nanoparticles.
Watch this Australian guy fly his jetpack around the Statue of Liberty
Australian businessman and jetpack co-inventor David Mayman showcased the new JB-9 jetpack, achieving a world's first by flying to the Statue of Liberty.
Boston drone maker releases surveillance UAV that can fly forever
Boston startup CyPhy Works created a new surveillance drone that can fly forever using a tether that continuously supplies the drone with power.
World’s first use of gene editing in leukemia saves life of infant girl
An infant with 'incurable' leukemia was the first person to be successfully treated using the experimental technique of gene editing.
After 19 years of construction, the world’s largest fusion reactor goes online this month
Scientists from Germany's Max Planck Institute are awaiting regulatory approval to turn on the world's largest stellarator nuclear fusion plant this month.
Meet VIPIR, a robotic pair of eyes for satellite repairs
NASA is developing VIPIR, a remote-controlled, camera-laden robotic repair system that will service satellites and other spacecraft in distant orbits.
NASA just released this awesome 4K video of thermonuclear activity on the sun
NASA just released this awesome 4K video of the sun that shows the celestial body at a level of detail that will blow your mind.
Forget drones — Starship Technologies wants to deliver goods with six-wheeled robots
Former Skype co-founders are jumping on the delivery bandwagon with a fleet of terrestrial robots equipped to carry packages to customers in the last mile.
New obstacle avoidance tech lets this drone zip through a thicket at top speed
Powered by an obstacle detection system, an autonomous drone created at MIT can fly at speeds up to 30MPH through an uncharted, tree-filled terrain.
Scotland has plans to build the world’s biggest floating wind farm
Scotland this week announced it was building the world's largest floating offshore wind farm. A five turbine facility that could power up to 20,000 homes.