New algorithm could make screening for cervical cancer cheaper and more accurate
Researchers have developed an algorithm that can screen for cervical cancer with more accuracy than other screening methods.
Forget plastic — this desktop 3D printer builds with aluminum, titanium, and steel
Desktop Metal, a company dedicated to bring metal 3D printing to the next level, has launched two new systems to help it achieve its goal.
Translucent leather gives an ancient material a futuristic twist
The ECCO Leather company has just launched a crazy new material it describes as the world’s first soft and transparent cowskin leather.
Artificial intelligence can invent new drugs far faster than any human could
AtomNet is an artificial intelligence system designed to help cure major diseases by inventing new drugs to fight them.
Kitty Hawk Flyer is an ultralight flying machine for you to ride at the beach
Google co-founder Larry Page has shared a video of the Kitty Hawk Flyer, an ultralight electric flying machine that’s set to debut this year.
3D-printed zoetrope spins to create a stunning moving picture
This stunning 3D-printed zoetrope is made up of a three-dimensional model which gives the illusion of movement when it's spun at 60rpm.
One day soon we may be able to treat jet lag using only eye drops
Researchers at the U.K.’s University of Edinburgh have discovered a new link between the eye and the human body clock.
Startup wants to build ‘robot brothel’ in London, complete with lifelike AI escorts
Spanish company Lumi Dolls wants to take its robot brothel business global. Having started in Barcelona, the company now wants to hit London.
To feed a growing population, scientists want to unleash AI on agriculture
Scientists at Carnegie Mellon are using drones, robots, and AI to revolutionize farming and help avoid a potential future food crisis.
VR could be an unlikely ally in helping avoid falls among elderly people
Researchers have been investigating whether VR tech could be used to help prevent falls among elderly people.
3D printing could help repair damaged knees with cartilage-mimicking hydrogel
Researchers have created a new type of 3D bioprinting material designed to form custom cartilage knee implants.
Air Free Concept bike tires will never go flat, never get a puncture
Which cyclists would be willing to shell out for tires that never get a puncture or go flat? Tokyo-based Bridgestone has some good news.
The world’s largest X-ray laser is one step closer to completion
The world’s largest X-ray laser is one step closer to completion after researchers passed a major milestone this week.
MiRo is the robot dog that promises to be a geek's best friend
Programmable robot dog MiRo likes to be stroked, can recognize its owner's face, and could end up keeping you company in your old age.
This custom 3D printed prosthetic arm is designed specifically for playing cello
A research team at Carnegie Mellon is working to create life-changing prosthetics for people in need -- thanks to the wonders of 3D printing.
Scientists use gene-splicing to create red-eyed mutant wasps, for some reason
Researchers at the University of California, Riverside have introduced a new strain of red-eyed mutant wasp to the world.
Kickstarter arm-mounted jet drive will propel snorkelers through the water
Like something out of a James Bond movie, Scubalec is an arm-mounted personal jet drive, designed to propel intrepid users through the water.
Smart bandage uses nanosensors to track how a wound is healing
Researchers in the U.K. have developed a new smart bandage capable of tracking how a wound is healing and sending that data back to doctors.
This tarantula-inspired hexapod robot was built in its inventor's garage
Built in its creator's garage, MX-Phoenix is a spider-inspired robot that uses 18 different motors to crawl over uneven ground.
19-year-old builds robot that uses facial recognition to shine a laser in your eye
19-year-old student Michael Reeves has built a robot which uses facial recognition to shine a laser into the eyes of anyone who dares use it.
New graphene-based coating could make structures change color when they need repairs
Miracle material graphene has another use case to add to the collection: changing color to reveal when a structure is in need of repairs.
Submarines of the future could be piloted using virtual reality
U.K. defense company BAE Systems has been working on technology that allows submarines to be controlled using virtual reality headsets.
Parkinson's disease may one day be treated by using a virus to reprogram brain cells
Scientists in Sweden are working on a technique for reprogramming cells in the brain as part of a possible treatment for Parkinson’s disease.
Mechanical engineering students at Michigan build giant working Rubik’s Cube
Fancy a bit of fun between your mechanical engineering classes? The University of Michigan is currently home to a giant working Rubik’s Cube.
Drones and robots wove the University of Stuttgart’s otherworldly new pavilion
A striking new pavilion at Germany’s University of Stuttgart was woven by a combination of robots and drones.
Solar-powered device can pull water out of thin air, even in the desert
Scientists at MIT and the UC Berkeley have created a solar-powered device that can pull clean drinking water out of the air.
‘Master prints’ could be used to unlock nearly any phone’s fingerprint sensor
Computer scientists have been working on developing digital “masterprints," capable of tricking a variety of fingerprint sensors.
Üo is a sphere-wheeled device that can drive in any direction
Like unusual forms of transportation? Then the Üo, a sphere-wheeled scooter that can travel in any direction, may just be for you.
First commercially available flying car will debut at Monaco supercar show
Automaker AeroMobil has announced that it’s unveiling the world's first commercially available flying car at a supercar show this month.
Party-loving AI uses facial recognition tech to show you a good time
PartyBOT is an AI who loves to party. And he uses some pretty darn smart artificial intelligence to make sure you'll enjoy partying, too.
This startup is 3D-printing prosthetic hands for victims of land mine explosions
Cambodia’s only 3D printing company is working to create 3D-printed artificial hands for victims of land mine explosions.
Desktop CNC milling machine is as small as an A4 sheet of paper
The MicroMill is a 3-axis CNC milling machine for your desktop, currently available for pre-order on Kickstarter.
Artificial organ may help patients form the cancer-fighting cells they need
Cancer-fighting artificial organ can transform blood stem cells into the white blood cells that are used to bolster our immune systems.