Sound science: Ecologists use drones to document songbirds in tough terrain
Ecologists have demonstrated how drones can be used as bio-acoustic recording devices for helping survey changing songbird populations.
First step to future vaccines? Mice that glow like fireflies
Scientists at Stanford University have come up with a way to make mice glow in the dark by producing firefly proteins.
The Sentinel is a robot designed to make police traffic stops safer
The Sentinel Robotic System is a robot that was created in response to the tragic shooting of two officers during routine traffic stops.
BYU’s origami-inspired Kevlar shield pops up in seconds to block bullets
Engineers at Brigham Young University have developed an origami-inspired, lightweight bulletproof shield designed to protect cops.
Scorpion S3 electric hoverbike looks terrifyingly fun
Do you worry that your mode of transporation isn't terrifying enough? This fearsome single-seat electric hoverbike could be your answer.
Watch SpaceX safely land a Falcon 9 rocket after space station resupply mission
Elon Musk’s SpaceX project scored a victory over the weekend when it performed the successful landing of a Falcon 9 rocket on Sunday.
Darwin is a robot physical therapy assistant to help kids with cerebral palsy
Could robots have a future helping kids with pathologies like cerebral palsy? Researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology think so.
Hybrid woolly mammoths could soon walk the Earth, thanks to Harvard scientists
Harvard scientists are working to develop a "hybrid elephant-mammoth embryo," which could be grown within the next couple of years.
Watch a wooden topographical map rise before your eyes when you turn handle
Three design students created a hand-cranked machine that causes a topographical map to emerge from a flat surface when its handle is turned.
Fire versus ice: Video shows what happens when thermite meets a frozen lake
Ever wondered what would happen when a bunch of thermite is used to try and blow a hole in a frozen lake? Of course you have.
Algorithm predicts autism diagnosis in young children with 81 percent accuracy
A deep learning algorithm can accurately predict whether high-risk children are likely to be diagnosed with autism in early childhood.
A desktop vacuum former on Kickstarter will complete any craft space
Looking for the next tool for your home craft space? A desktop vacuum former, available on Kickstarter, could be what you're searching for.
3D-printed miniature camera sees the world the way a bird of prey does
New miniature camera setup sees the world with the razor sharp vision of a bird of prey. Oh, and it's 3D-printed, too.
Windshield technology just got smarter thanks to ProActive Wipers
Smart windshield wiper tech predicts when your car is going to get splashed by a vehicle coming in the other direction.
You are what you tweet: Twitter reveals how America eats and exercises
A new research tool is scanning Twitter for mentions of food and exercise to track how America is eating and staying healthy.
Scientists use stem cells to grow animal-free pork in a lab
A new study published in the journal Scientific Reports has taken us one step closer to the dream of animal-free meat.
3D printing your household items could save you some serious cash, study finds
Looking for an investment promising you a 100 percent return? Using a 3D printer for your household items may be your best bet.
Clever new water bottle tricks your brain into thinking regular H2O is flavored
This 20-year-old student has developed a flavor-changing bottle that will quench your thirst by making water taste like a fruit drink.
Scientists genetically engineer a mouse that’s immune to cocaine addiction
Scientists at the University of British Columbia have genetically engineered a mouse that is incapable of becoming addicted to cocaine.
Football helmet offers a glimpse at the future of the NFL
How could football helmets look were they to take advantage of the latest technology? These designers decided to find out.
Four major studies will investigate automated insulin delivery systems
The National Institutes of Health has announced that it is funding four new clinical trials designed to test out artificial pancreas systems.
New 6-axis 3D printer can print complex objects with gravity-defying overhangs
Students from Zurich University have developed a 3D printer that uses a tilting bed to print objects with a critical overhang.
Golden power: this super efficient battery is powered by a urine byproduct
The secret ingredient for developing cheap, effective batteries may turn out to be urine, according to researchers from Stanford University.
Oncologists will be able to walk through 3D tumors with new VR system
A new project is building virtual reality tools to help cancer researchers create and analyze 3D maps of tumors.
U.S. Army wants to analyze drivers' brain waves to keep them awake at the wheel
Forget about cranking loud music to avoid in-car drowsiness. The U.S. Army has an alternative solution: Analyzing your brain waves.
Twerk it with science! Researchers discover the best way to bust a move
Psychologists at Northumbria University in the U.K. have been studying which male and female dance moves are the most and least alluring.
Check out the technological upgrades that helped Kansas City become one of the smartest cities in the U.S.
Thanks to investments from Sprint and Cisco, Kansas City has just made its bid to become one of the United States' smartest cities.
The Energy Observer boat can run for 6 years on nothing but wind, solar, and hydrogen
Launching on an epic odyssey this month, the eco-friendly Energy Explorer boat will sail around the world for the next 6 years.
Meet Cassie, the walking robot that looks like a pair of disembodied ostrich legs
Agility Robotics has introduced its first robot -- and her name is Cassie. With a highly-optimized walking technique, here's what she can do.
Going Green: Tomorrow’s tires could be made from your lawn clippings
Chemists have developed a more eco-friendly way to manufacture tires by making them out of grass and trees.
Giant drone racing is here, and it’s just as awesome as it sounds
Australian-based startup Freedom Class Giant Drone Racing does what it says on the tin. Could this be the next Formula 1-sized motor sport?
Scientists at Stanford uncovered a 5,000-year-old Chinese beer recipe, then brewed it
How do you think 5,000-year-old Chinese beer would taste? Stanford archaeologist are giving us the opportunity to find out.
Freaky experiment shows neuroscientists exactly how human brain processes fear
Neurologists at the University of California are using deep brain electrodes to analyze people's reaction to horror movies. Here's why.
The cure for Ebola? New research says it's horse antibodies, apparently
Scientists have developed a rapid, effective and affordable treatment for the Ebola virus, and the secret ingredient is … horse antibodies?