New heat storage system uses chemical reaction to bottle up the summer sun
Swiss researchers have come up with a way to store heat in the warmer months of the summer for use during the colder parts of the year.
Scientists genetically modified salmonella to eat cancerous tumors
A new research project shows how salmonella food poisoning can be modified to become a cancer-seeking missile.
‘Morphing wing’ drone capable of landing just like a bird
Researchers at the U.K.’s University of Bristol and BMT Defence Services have trained a drone to fly and land just like a bird.
Smart guitar accessory Fret Zeppelin uses LEDs to unleash your inner rock god
Fret Zeppelin is an LED accessory for your guitar, which fits above the frets and shows you where to put your fingers to play any song.
ElliQ is like an Amazon Echo robot designed to keep seniors company
Intuition Robotics' ElliQ robot is a bit like specially tailored Amazon Echo, designed to act as a loyal companion to lonely old folk.
3D-scanned ‘trillennium man’ predicts what evolution has in store for us
3D model shows how mankind has evolved over the years -- and even predicts how we might continue to do so in the future.
Real-life Spider-Man coming soon: Artificial spider web can be grown in labs
Researchers in Sweden have developed a technique for growing large quantities of artificial spider silk in labs using bacteria.
University student builds AI system to create new baby names, hilarity ensues
Blessed with a little bundle of joy, but not sure what to name him or her? Then why not let an algorithm do it?
‘Fitbit of alcohol’ will tell you when you’ve had too much to drink
Put the breathalyzer away! Proof is a wearable device that will tell you when you’ve had too much to drink.
Researchers invent a method for healing skin without scar tissue
Researchers have discovered a method for healing wounds without leaving behind nasty scar tissue. Coming soon to a body near you, hopefully.
Stripping pig organs of their cells could end transplant waiting lists
A startup called Micromatrix Medical has a dream of eliminating organ transplant lists. Here's how they plan to achieve it!
MIT researchers have developed a spongelike material 10 times stronger than steel
A team of researchers at MIT have developed one of the strongest lightweight materials around -- and it's got the density of a sponge.
Watching a swarm of mini robots throw shapes is weirdly hypnotic
Researchers have developed a “large scale robot collective” capable of assembling to forming together to throw a variety of different shapes.
From bombers to bees, computer vision startup sees them all
BriefCam is a computer vision startup that's developed tools which make sifting through video as easy as searching for keywords in Word.
3D-printed camera rig helps terminally ill photographer to take pictures
A 3D-printed camera rig allows a terminally-ill photographer to control the zoom and focus of his DSLR camera to keep taking pictures.
Totally rad Nerf gun prosthetic makes hands look boring in comparison
Paris and New York-based hacker collective Hackerloop has developed a working Nerf gun bionic hand -- and we couldn't be happier!
Hyundai wans to build Iron Man-style robotic exoskeletons for factory workers and disabled people
Cars are so 2016! At CES, Hyundai has shown off its new project: a series of Iron Man-style robotic exoskeletons.
U.K. Royal Navy puts 3D-printed drone through its paces in the Antarctic
The U.K. Royal Navy has tested a 3D-printed UAV in the freezing conditions of the Antarctic. If it can make it there, it'll make it anywhere!
Optune noninvasive wearable device battles aggressive brain tumors
The Optune is a wearable device that uses electrodes to send an AC electric field through the brain to attack tumor cells.
Facial recognition systems could be confused by these guerrilla T-shirt designs
HyperFace Camouflage is a project designed to create guerilla printing patterns for clothing, capable of confusing facial recognition systems.
Lab-grown stomach gets scientists one step closer to a ‘human on a chip’
Researchers at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital have created a lab-grown miniature stomach, complete with the ability to produce acid and digestive enzymes.
Portable 'digital nose' can identify just about any smell you throw at it
A “digital nose” being shown off at CES Is hoping to wow visitors with its ability to detect up to 350 different smells in around 15 seconds.
Brainwave-controlled puzzle game tests and tries to improve your concentration
Created by an MFA candidate at Parsons School of Design, this game requires players to don an EEG biosensor and then maintain concentration.
Kickstarter machine-vision camera gives your robot project eyes and a brain
JeVois in a diminutive, open-source, quad-core smart machine vision camera designed for users to incorporate into their “maker” projects.
Here's how to build your very own working Star Trek-style tractor beam
Do you want to try building your very own functioning tractor beam using little more than a 3D printer and Arduino? Today is your lucky day!
Ability3D's Innovative 3D printer uses MIG welding and CNC milling to create sturdy metal parts
What do you get when you combine additive and subtractive manufacturing? The result is this hybrid computer-controlled milling machine and metal 3D printer.
Experimental robot car in Tokyo is driven by moths in search of a date
Scientists in Japan have built a robot car, which can be controlled by silkworm moths in their quest to find an attractive mate.
Amazing robot arm is dexterous, easy to program, and surprisingly affordable
Franka Emika is a robot arm that can work safely alongside people, is easy to set up and program, and can even assemble replicas of itself.
The answer to climate change could be 10 million wind turbines in the Arctic
How do you solve a problem like climate change? According to Arizona State University, you need 10 million wind turbines and a budget of $500 billion.
The way artists paint could be an early indicator of neurological diseases
There are a bunch of unusual tools researchers are using to help diagnose brain diseases. Here’s another to add to the list: the way that people paint.
3D-printed Youbionic hand is the beginning of a ‘modular humanoid’ project
This 3D-printed bionic hand is controlled by muscle movement, making it a potentially useful tool for people with missing or partially-functioning hands.
Neural network can create high-res images based on a text description
In a new piece of research, neural networks have been used to generate high-resolution photos based only on a basic text description.
Move over laser surgery! Gene therapy could be the secret to restoring vision
New research into gene therapies may be able to help restore eyesight in people with inherited blindness. Here's how it works.