Thanks to lidar, archeologists discovered a giant new Mayan ruins site
Researchers at the University of Arizona in Tucson used an airborne lidar system to discover a gigantic Mayan ceremonial ground.
Genetic engineers are working on making an invisible man. Seriously
Scientists at the University of California, Irvine, are developing a way to turn human tissue transparent. And it's all thanks to a squid protein.
Zuckerberg stands by Facebook’s policies as employees revolt, quit
At an internal virtual town hall, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg defended his decision not to moderate President Donald Trump’s recent controversial messages.
These amazing audio deepfakes showcase progress of A.I. speech synthesis
Want to hear Jay-Z rap one of Billy Joel's greatest hits, or hear Queen Elizabeth II do a rendition of the Sex Pistols? You've come to the right place.
Lab-grown meat? Peasant food. Say hello to lab-grown foie gras
Plenty of companies are making cellular versions of regular meats. But how about lab-grown foie gras? One Japanese startup has plans to corner the market.
Forget light bulbs. GE’s latest creation is a giant, tunneling robotic worm
GE's research division has built a giant robot earthworm to help DARPA create underground tunnels. Here's how it works -- and what else it may be able to do.
Scientists have figured out an ingenious new use for fidget spinners
Fidget spinners are great for fidgeting. According to researchers in South Korea, they may be great for something else too: Diagnosing bladder infections.
Boston Dynamics’ Spot robot gives New Zealand sheepdogs a run for their money
A new video Tuesday shows Boston Dynamics' Spot robot carrying out a variety of agricultural assistive tasks, like inspecting crops and, yes, herding sheep.
Brain implant is the first step toward returning sight to the sightless
Researchers from Baylor College of Medicine have shown that it's possible to convey visual information directly to the brain by use of special brain implants.
This A.I. makes up gibberish words and definitions that sound astonishingly real
A new website called This Word Does Not Exist taps into the world's most 'dangerous' algorithm to generate words and definitions that seem real, but aren't.
Soft robot exosuit helps people improve their walking after suffering a stroke
A robot exosuit developed by Harvard and Boston University researchers can help people who have suffered from strokes. Here's how.
Gene editing could fight malaria by causing only male mosquitos to be born
What’s the easiest way to ensure a population of mosquitos can't sustain itself through breeding? Make sure that there aren’t enough females, of course.
New gene therapy cuts fat and builds muscle with ease. But there’s a catch
A new gene therapy builds strength and muscle mass quickly while preventing obesity even when the recipient is eating a high-fat diet. In mice, at least.
Space junk is piling up in orbit, and these are the biggest polluters
Which country is the worst offender for filling Earth’s orbit with space junk? New research scoured the 30,000 pieces of orbiting space trash to find out.
Triton’s new tourist submarine will give sightseers panoramic underwater views
Designed to transport 24 passengers to depths of 328 feet underwater, this new submarine may well be the most luxurious way to explore the depths of the ocean.
Gene therapy helps people with monochrome vision to see in color
Researchers in Germany have demonstrated that a new gene therapy can be used to help cure an extremely rare type of color blindness.
‘Impossible’ propulsion system will allow rockets to travel farther than ever
Researchers at the University of Central Florida have demonstrated a breakthrough rocket propulsion system that has been eluding engineers since the 1960s.
Research microscopes cost thousands of dollars. This man built one with Legos
A researcher in IBM’s Zurich Research Laboratory has built a high-end microscope out of Legos and other cheap parts. With the instructions online, you can too.
This A.I. meme generator has mastered the art of oddball internet humor
It sounds kind of silly to say, but memes are one of the things that make us human. So, of course, someone has built an A.I. that can create new ones.
Drone deliveries may consume 10 times as much energy as van deliveries in cities
Think that drone deliveries are the most environmentally friendly way to do future deliveries? Not so fast, claims a new study from Germany.
This cyberpunk suit was designed for concertgoers in our post-pandemic future
It's hard to imagine going to nightclubs again after the current lockdown and social distancing. This unusual cyberpunk suit could offer one way forward.
Freeze-dried blood could help preserve donations for years
Blood can normally be stored for just six weeks. Using a new technique developed by researchers at the University of Louisville, that could all change.
This next-gen firefighting robot has a spotter drone and a foam blaster
Estonian company Milrem Robotics has developed a new firefighting tank robot. Equipped with an accompanying drone and other tech, it's ready to battle blazes.
Bot or not? A.I. looks at Twitter behavior to sort real accounts from fake
How do you distinguish real accounts on Twitter from fake bot accounts? It's a tough problem to solve, but a new A.I. just might be able to help.
Crazy VR accessory simulates touch by turning users into living marionettes
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon’s ever-impressive Future Interfaces Group have developed an accessory for simulating touch in VR. It's weird, but pretty awesome.
It may be possible to track spread of COVID-19 by analyzing sewer water
Researchers in Australia have shown that it's possible to analyze poop or wastewater to find traces of COVID-19. Could it help track the spread of the virus?
Coronavirus-spotting drone is being tested by police in the U.S.
Drones are being tested by police in Connecticut by identifying potential violations of social distancing and detecting possible COVID-19 symptoms.
The U.S. Army dropped $15 million on an advanced 3D printer for steel components
The U.S. Army is utilizing a giant, high-speed 3D printer for the production of ultra-high-strength steel components, such as armor and even weapons.
Caretaker bots and starfish assassins: Meet the tech that protects Earth’s reefs
Coral reefs are dying everywhere. Can technology help reverse this tragic trend? Here are six examples of cutting edge tech that might assist with exactly that.
There’s finally a good documentary about real-life cyborgs
A new documentary called I Am Human examines the revolutionary brain implant technologies changing the world as we know it. We spoke to one of its directors.
Sweat-analyzing patch could help spot biomarkers linked to COVID-19
Epicore's sweat-sensing smart patches could help track biometrics in athletes and a variety of other individuals — and even keep tabs on coronavirus patients.
NASA looks at transforming a moon crater into a kilometer-wide radio telescope
NASA has awarded a grant to explore transforming a crater on the far side of the Moon into a massive one kilometer (3,281 foot) radio telescope.