‘Mother robot’ builds children that evolve and get better with each new generation
In an astounding video recently released by scientists at Cambridge University, a "mother" robot is shown constructing her own "children."
Want to get inside a musician’s head? GE’s Neuro VR makes it happen
GE's Neuro VR experience allows you to explore the "complex universe inside head."
Don’t just bike to work, bike at work for a more productive day
According to a new study, desks with pedals are the key to keeping employees healthier and more productive.
These MIT robots deliver beer in the best use of technology ever
The Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory at MIT has programmed a trio of robots to bring beer and other beverages to thirsty patrons.
Was the Tinder meltdown over Vanity Fair’s article a planned publicity stunt?
A Vanity Fair article entitled "Tinder and the Dawn of the 'Dating Apocalypse'" has drawn the extremely public wrath of the dating app.
Listening to Mozart may actually prevent seizures, new study claims
According to researchers from Ohio State University, the music of Mozart and John Coltrane could prevent seizures among people with epilepsy.
Built by engineers at MIT, the HERMES robot combines machine strength with human agility
In the never ending quest to turn man into a machine (or vice versa), engineers at MIT are moving yet another step closer by developing HERMES.
Today’s teens prefer to make and keep friendships online, rather than off
According to a new Pew Research Center study, today's adolescents actually prefer to make friends online, and keep their relationships to the Internet.
A Facebook insult lands Thai man 30 years in prison
A Thai man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after being found guilty of "posting messages and pictures defaming the monarchy" on Facebook.
Retweeting terrorists could be, well, terrorism
The FBI now says that retweeting the Islamic State group or other known terrorists could land you in prison.
Some guy managed to call the International Space Station from his back yard
Adrian Lane is a 52-year-old radio operator who managed to call the International Space Station and speak with astronauts flying miles and miles above him.
#ILookLikeAnEngineer takes over social media
A recent ad campaign for OneLogin has sparked the #ILookLikeAnEngineer to fight the assumption that only men can be engineers.
#Endfgm trends on Twitter, calling for the eradication of a terrible practice
On Wednesday, the hashtag #Endfgm trended on Twitter, with global users celebrating the recent movement to end female genital mutilation.
Check out the world’s smallest 3D-printed circular saw, small enough to fit on your thumbnail
The world's smallest 3D-printed circular saw is so small that it could fit on your thumbnail.
Live life from a cat’s perspective as Trip chases a laser pointer
In 90 seconds of truly riveting footage, YouTube user Tyler Crompton allows viewers to live the life of a laser-pointer-chasing feline.
The Density sensor tells you how crowded certain places are, so you can avoid long lines
Thanks to a brilliant new device cleverly named Density, you'll never have to wait in long lines or brave enormous crowds again.
No, it’s not a hamburger: The MicFlip is a fully reversible micro USB
Now, you never have to worry about plugging in your USB "the wrong way," thanks to MicFlip, the world's first fully reversible micro USB.
hitchBOT meets his untimely end in the City of (Not) So Brotherly Love
After a mere two weeks on the road, the hitchhiking robot who made headlines after successfully trekking across Canada has met his sad demise in Philly.