Physicians try to determine how astronauts will handle outer space medical emergencies
Experts are discussing and preparing for outer space medical emergencies at this year’s Euroanaesthesia Congress in Geneva.
Balloon release during eclipse will examine potential for life on Mars
By sending bacteria to the upper part of Earth's stratosphere, scientists will be able to test what a Mars-like environment does to life.
Space shuttle junk gives shape to Lockheed Martin’s new habitat prototype
The cislunar habitat is made of old space shuttle cargo containers and will soon be developed as a prototype by Lockheed Martin.
Martians may call these massive domed greenhouses “home”
The domed greenhouses are designed to house 50 people, equipped with open spaces of plants and water harvested from the Martian plains.
Finalists from NASA’s 3D-printed Mars home challenge are out of this world
NASA has selected three finalists in its 3D-Printed Habitat Challenge, an ongoing competition to design sustainable shelters for the moon or Mars. The goal is to build the structures out of recourses found on-site so that missions won’t have to carry excess resources with them.
Neuroscientists can tell if you knowingly committed a crime based on brain scans
Neuroscientists have found that brain images reveal whether someone committed a crime knowingly or recklessly.
Can stem cell injections revive a dead brain? Ambitious ‘Reanima Project’ aims to find out
An American biotech company just received ethical approval to regenerate dead human brains in a trial that may be the first of its kind.
The Marine Corps is developing land-borne battlefield robots with flying drone sidekicks
The Marines Corps has announced plans to develop autonomous robot-drone teams to collaborate in combat and take to the battlefield alongside soldiers.
SpaceX Dragon spacecraft returns to Earth with ‘critical’ cargo
SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft returns to Earth from ISS, bringing with it cargo that NASA says will be critical to its Journey to Mars.
China has plans to construct an underwater ‘research lab’ 10,000 feet below the South China Sea
China isn’t only interested in building artificial islands – they’re also planning construction of a sea lab some 10,000 feet underwater.
Despite porpoise problem, world’s biggest offshore wind farm is a go
With an estimated energy capacity of 1.8 gigawatts, the Hornsea Project Two wind farm could provide enough power for 1.6 million homes.
Fetal VR gives parents and physicians a new perspective on unborn babies
The 3D models combine slices of MRI scans to reconstruct the environment of the womb, including fetus, placenta, and umbilical cord.
Run hard, breathe easy: Heated balaclava helps athletes in cold weather
Looking something like a knitted ninja turtle's mask, the smart balaclava features a patch of electric-conductive yarn that rests over the nose and mouth.
Miserable tweets, virus parameters help researchers accurately track the flu
By combining tweets with parameters, they were able to follow how the flu spread and forecast its development up to six weeks ahead of time.
Bill Nye the Science Guy talks “solar sailing” and the new space race
Launching June 24, The Planetary Society’s LightSail 2 will be a milestone in spaceflight, the first craft to raise its orbit around the planet using just the power of sunlight. We grilled Bill Nye on just how it works, and what it means for the future of spaceflight.
Hacking photosynthesis: Could artificial leaves fuel the future?
As demand for renewable energy sources increases, researchers have turned to leaves to develop a technology that replicates photosynthesis: the process plants use to convert sunlight, water, and CO2 into energy
Here’s an A.I. preview of what climate change will do to your neighborhood
Researchers are using machine learning to help the public visualize the impact of climate change and inform policymakers on what to do.
Robots aren’t coming to steal your job. They’re coming to improve it
Paul Daugherty, chief technology an innovation officer at Accenture, thinks it’s neither inevitable nor likely that machines will ultimately replace humans in the workforce
Autonomous ships are coming, and we’re not ready for them
Cars may dominate today’s discussion about the future of autonomous transportation, but some of the world’s largest maritime companies are betting big on autonomous shipping
Brilliant new beehive harnesses solar energy to exterminate the colony’s worst enemy
An innovative new beehive harnesses the power of the sun to target Varroa mites, one of the most devastating factors in colony collapse disorder.
Tooth-mounted sensors track your diet and health from inside your mouth
These wireless sensors are designed to monitor health and dietary habits, relaying data about sugar, salt, and alcohol intake to a wearer’s mobile device.
I mainlined a bag of liquid vitamins — for science
Nutrient IV therapy is a hot new trend. It involves pumping vitamins, minerals, and fluids directly into the bloodstream, bypassing the gastrointestinal tract for what is meant to be a rush of wellness to the veins. But is there science to support it? DT Investigates
Are we living in a simulation? This MIT scientist says it’s more likely than not
The simulation hypothesis, which was famously probed in the 1999 film The Matrix, is the subject of a new book by Rizwan Virk, a computer scientist and video game developer who leads Play Labs at MIT. In his book, Virk endeavors to unpack the heady arguments that call our physical world into question.
Brown thumb? Bloomengine takes the guesswork out of growing delicate plants
Bloomengine is a plant-growing chamber designed to take the guesswork out of growing delicate plants indoors. It features an LED light, automatic water, fan for ventilation, and even a camera to record progress. The device is expected to launch in July.
A.I. analyzes video to detect signs of cerebral palsy in infants
An artificial intelligence algorithm capable of signaling early signs of neurodevelopment disorders in infants has been created by researchers in Finland and Italy. The research could improve early detection of neurodevelopment disorders such as cerebral palsy, so doctors can provide treatments sooner.
VR tool lets you see the world through the eyes of an endangered primate
Researchers at Dartmouth College have developed a virtual reality system that gives it wearers a sense of what it’s like to see the world through highly specialized eyes of an endangered tarsier. The goal is to give students an immersive experience of the natural world.
Cheese tastes different when it listens to Led Zeppelin, Swiss study finds
A funky new study says that exposing cheese to music changes its aroma and flavor. What’s more, the genre of music matters. Researchers from the Bern University of Arts played music to nine, 22-pound wheels of Emmental cheese, a semi-firm variety of Swiss cheese popular in Europe.
This very talented robotic leg learned to walk all by itself
Researchers at the University of Southern California have developed a robotic limb capable of walking without preprogrammed knowledge of the task. It’s an impressive feat that could help future robots navigate the world independently.
For second time ever, a groundbreaking stem cell treatment has cured HIV
For the past decade, an American named Timothy Brown was the only person thought to have ever been cleared of the virus following an innovative cancer treatment procedure. Today, a study published in the journal Nature suggests that there may have finally been a second.
Eat up! This robot is built to feed dinner to people who can’t feed themselves
Engineers have developed a robot that can feed people with disabilities that inhibit them from feeding themselves. Powered by an artificial intelligence algorithm, the system detects pieces of food on a plate, stabs them with a fork, and transports the morsels to a person’s mouth.
Scientists discover a strange shape that blocks almost all sound
Called an “acoustic meta-material,” the shape was developed based on a mathematically modeled design that enables it to cancel up to 94 percent of sound by reflecting certain frequencies back to their source.
Be prepared to bug out over this insect-inspired winged drone
A French inventor took to Kickstarter to raise funds for an insect-inspired winged drone called MetaFly. It generated quite a buzz. As of the time this article was published, more than 1,850 people have pledged over $187,500 to bring the drone to market. It's expected to ship in September 2019.