First science data from Juno shows Jupiter is a complex and chaotic planet
The recent results depict Jupiter as a highly complex and chaotic world with cyclones the size of Earth and a strong magnetic field.
South Korean scientists develop another controllable cyborg turtle
Researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology have built a parasitic robot that controls turtles with LEDs.
Using just a smartphone, citizen scientists can help track endangered species
A team of conservationists are developing algorithms to analyze images of footprints and using drones to monitor animals from the air.
Beekeepers developing an AI app to spot bee's worst enemy
A team of beekeepers has proposed a plan to save bees. An AI-powered app would analyze images of beehives to spot harmful mites.
With names like Burf Pink and Bank Butt, a paint algorithm fails spectacularly
Computer scientist and artist Janelle Shane has developed an AI that creates and names new paint colors -- the result it hilarious.
MIT's 'living cell' shirt reacts to sweat to help cool you down
MIT's bioLogic technology uses living microbial cells that respond to heat and moisture allowing materials to change shape.
New design shows body's fluids could power pacemakers without batteries
Charged particles from blood and urine the human body could someday power pacemakers, thanks to a team of engineers.
Brain implant allows paralyzed people to control an exoskeleton with their mind
A new stent could connect directly to the brain and let paralyzed people control an exoskeleton using only their minds.
Fabrics of the future will shed like snakes and sanitize your skin
The fabrics of the future are being developed in research labs today to solve age-old problems, from keeping us dry to killing germs.
Healthy mouse pups born from mice with 3D-printed ovaries
After having prosthetic ovaries implanted, previously infertile mothers saw an increase in hormone levels, began to ovulate, and gave birth.
Machine learning algorithms re-create city in 3D using only image data
Researchers have reconstructed Zurich, Switzerland in 3D by stitching together millions of images and videos.
Powered exoskeleton helps those with limited mobility maintain their balance
A lightweight, powered exoskeleton connected to the waist supports people as they walk, preventing dangerous slips and stumbles.
This drone footage finally reveals how narwhals use their long tusks
In a short clip, a narwhal is shown striking, stunning, and eating a small fish — the first time such behavior has been captured on tape.
This drone will try to keep its distance if you look annoyed by it
Engineers have developed an autonomous drone blimp with sensors that will help it fly around humans and respond to gestures.
Computer-generated doctor could clear up confusing test results
Researchers have developed a computer-generated doctor designed to give patients their test results in a more comprehensible manner.
A worry-no-more wearable tracks your feverish child’s temperature
Degree, a wearable thermometer, fits snugly into the child’s ear and relays information about his or her condition during a fever.
Eat up! Insects may truly be the sustainable food source of the future
A new study demonstrates that cricket farming is more sustainable than traditional livestock farming, and has huge potential.
Pocket-sized personal drone gives soldiers an extra pair of eyes
Developed by AeroVironment, the 5-ounce Snipe Nano Quadrotor can be neatly packed into a hard-shell case and deployed within one minute.
Artifice mimics nature as expert rock-climbing route re-created via 3D modeling
An expert rock climbing wall has been re-created within a gym thanks to a team of computer scientists and engineers.
Dieting woes inspired this thoughtful lunchbox redesign, now on Kickstarter
The creators of Fittbo redesigned the lunchbox to help us eat more careful and conscientious meals in style.
Oxford students develop first synthetic, soft-tissue retina
An Oxford team has developed a synthetic, biocompatible, soft-tissue retina that is step forward for bionic implants.
Tiny, light-powered device sucks in polluted air, churns out hydrogen power
Researchers have developed a small device that purifies air on one side and produces hydrogen gas on the other.
Surf's up or what? This new device shows tide and wave height and period
The WaveClock is an analog device that displays real-time ocean data like weight height, wave period, and rising or falling of the tide.
Safer french fries? Laser sorting machine helps detect carcinogenic potatoes
A new technique developed by scientists at the University of Brussels helps weed out potentially toxic potatoes before they even go to market.
Expensive gene therapy receives its first patient in a commercial treatment
Known as Strimvelis, the therapy addresses a rare inherited immune deficiency by fixing a problem within the patient’s DNA.
Who needs news anchors? Conversational chatbots may soon report current events
Someday soon you may get your daily news by talking to chatbots. The idea doesn’t sound so far-fetched in the age of Siri and Alex.
NASA scientists surprised by discovery of Saturn's 'big empty'
NASA’s Cassini spacecraft embarked on its grand finale last week, diving through the 1,200-mile-wide gap between Saturn and its rings.
Scientists discover a massive wave rolling through nearby galaxy cluster
Scientists recently discovered a tsunami in the nearby Perseus cluster. It may not be safe to surf but it’s truly a sight to behold.
This awesome robot patrols the Atlantic Ocean, sucks up invasive lionfish like a vacuum
After months in development, RSE has launched a Kickstarter campaign to help fund its Guardian LF1 robot and its fight against the lionfish.
No trees were harmed in the designing of this eco-friendly treehouse
This eco-friendly treehouse incorporates sustainable concepts to work with -- rather than against -- nature.
Life may seed from planet to planet in TRAPPIST-1 system, study finds
Researchers have concluded that, if life does exist at TRAPPIST-1, it could feasibly be transferred from planet to planet.
Robots help off-site doctors diagnose sports concussions from afar
Researchers at the University of Texas Southwestern and Mayo Clinic have used a telepresence robot to diagnose head injuries.
Drone dogfight shows what happens when unmanned swarms collide
The friendly dogfight gave researchers the first data on live action combat between groups of autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles.