‘Pinyapel’ a water-resistant paper made of scrapped pineapple leaves is the ‘future of packaging’
Pinyapel received one of the D&AD Future Impact Awards for Environment and Sustainability 2019.
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Police Robot calls manufacturer instead of police officers
Yes, this ‘flying fish’ robot jumps out like the real thing
Composite spider silk: the ultimate plastic replacement?
Unlocking phones tomorrow might just be an ear away
New AR tech could make your rendered field-of-view constant
New atomic clock design has ‘tweezer’ controls
This flexible biofuel cell is powered by sweat
Virginia Tech robo-dogs get the “natural” treatment
Banana leaf technology developed as plastic alternative
Every year, about 500 billion single-use plastic bags are being used. If broken down, this means a million bags every minute worldwide or 150 bags…
Atlas retakes the robo-spotlight with some new parkour moves
Boston Dynamics may have Spot take center stage, but its Atlas robot still tries to keep the spotlight shining on it with a new video…
Oculus officially reveals its augmented reality project
Oculus dropped major information about a new augmented reality glasses project at its 6th annual Oculus Connect event this year. This confirms the long-time rumors…
Spot, the internet’s favorite robo-dog, is now out
Spot (Mini), the essential “mascot” of Boston Dynamics at this point, finally gets introduced with its official launch trailer. This a technical follow-up to its…
Nanolasers may offer new options for efficient biosensors
Researchers at the Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois have developed tiny nanolasers that are capable of sensing and relaying information about the human body in…
Smart Cane that will help the blind using Google Maps, a voice assistant, and Bluetooth speakers
Researchers have invented a novel device that harnesses the advancements of technology to effectively guide the blind and the visually impaired as they walk through…
These tiny robots wiggle around to flap together optimally
Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology demonstrates the coordination power of tiny robots that, even with relatively limited locomotion, are capable of working together…
Scientists found a way to regrow precious tooth enamel
Chinese scientists have invented a way to regrow tooth enamel, which may pave the way to permanently repair teeth and abandon temporary fixes that can…
Reversing baldness may be one subtle zap away, says research
A team of engineers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison has developed a new, low-cost, ultra-low-power device that can be used to stimulate hair growth. The…
Move over Vantablack, MIT created something even blacker
Turns out “no more black” can still get blacker. Engineers at MIT have fabricated a new material that is reportedly ten times blacker than the…
A little too warm tonight? Harvest that energy instead
A three-man research team of scientists at Stanford has devised a new way to generate electric energy, using only the regular heat properties of the…
New laser printing method creates smart fabrics in minutes
RMIT University had just developed a new, easy-to-scale, and cost-efficient way to manufacture smart fabrics, specifically textiles that can be directly embedded with energy storage…
Lego’s new tool will help kids with blindness and vision impairment craft their own toy block structures.
The early work of Lilya Finkel helped build the foundation of Lego’s latest accessibility initiative for those with blindeness and visual impairments.
Thread-thin robots examine blood vessels with better accuracy
Engineers at MIT have developed a long, thread-like robot that is capable of precise movement within minuscule winding tubular systems, such as those typically found…
Flat Lens capable beyond human vision
A group of scientists developed an electronic flat lens that has capabilities better than the human eye. This breakthrough could revolutionize optical technologies like cameras,…
Stanford researchers develop 10-atom thick heat shield
Scientists at Stanford University demonstrated in their latest research how atomically thin materials are capable of controlling excess heat flow. Specifically, how a few stacked…
Biohacker implants Tesla Model 3 RFID chip in her arm; claims method as the new hack
No more keycard.
This Novel Combination of Drugs trick Breast Cancer Cells and turn it into fats
A method that converts cancer cells into fat cells stopped cancer from spreading.
This Eye Prosthetic aims to help the blind possess Artificial Vision
Second Sight’s eye prosthetic will allow the blind to see light patterns that can help determine a wall or an obstacle.
A submarine that produces ‘Ice Baby,’ aims to save the Arctic one hexagonal ice sheets at a time
The submarine will produce one ”ice baby” a month to restore polar ice sheets that have melted away.
Neuroscientists invent a device that manipulates the brain
Scientists developed a device that can help determine brain diseases faster through a combination of light and drug manipulation.
This Skin Cancer Treatment Works Like A Measles Vaccine
The vaccine helps the body to recognize, fight, and develop immunity against melanoma the same way modern vaccines does to diseases.
This Groundbreaking Procedure Delays Menopause For Up To 20 Years
The new procedure will also help women focus on their careers rather than be pressured to bear a child.