Why the Future Is Happening Faster Than You Think
“People have no idea how fast the world is changing. So said Peter Diamandis to the audience at Singularity University’s Global Summit, taking place this week […]
World’s Largest Solar PV Project Commissioned In Abu Dhabi At 1.2 Gigawatts
“The virtual battle of being the solar power leader between Dubai and Abu Dhabi has reaped immense benefits to the Unites Arab Emirates. For the […]
This robot arm for a wheelchair does everything from open doors to apply makeup
“When it comes to the real life-changing technologies, many are found in the accessibility market. These technologies may never appear on the radar of many of the […]
Volkswagen’s 1962 bus is back as the all-electric Type 20
“It may look like the Type 2 bus from back in the 1960s (yes, it’s sometimes called a hippie bus), but the Type 20 bus unveiled Tuesday […]
Five traditional industries on the verge of an innovation boom
“According to the technology and data company Crunchbase, an astounding $825 million in venture capital investment has flowed into legal and legal-tech sectors just since […]
Exploring the Future of 3D Technology & Virtual Reality in the Academic Library
“Authors Zack Lischer-Katz, Kristina Golubiewski-Davis, Jennifer Grayburn, and Veronica Ikeshoji-Orlati discuss the future of 3D printing and virtual reality in libraries around the world, outlining […]
Toyota testing improved solar roof for electric cars that can charge while driving
“Toyota is testing a new and improved version of the solar power cells it previously launched on the Japan-exclusive Prius PHV, in a pilot along with partners […]
Graphene Coates clothing exists and we’re finally living in the future
“Part jacket, part science experiment, this is perhaps Vollebak’s most ambitious project yet… and that’s after making jackets that can last on Mars, and apparel […]
Interview with Massimo Bricchi of Kuraray on 3D Printing Biodegradable Materials
“Massimo Bricchi is Kuraray Europe‘s Regional Marketing Manager. The company is involved in the production of chemicals and resins, fibers and textiles, high-performance material, and medical […]
US generates more electricity from renewables than coal for first time ever
“The US generated more electricity from renewable sources than coal for the first time ever in April, new federal government data has shown. Clean energy […]
A Neural Net Used A Viral Meme To Learn To Navigate
“Robots are learning how to navigate rooms better than ever before, thanks to thousands of videos of people doing the viral “Mannequin Challenge” meme, in […]
3D Printed Homes Could Be an Efficient Low-Income Housing Solution
“3D printing — or additive manufacturing as it’s also known — is used for a lot of different things from conceptual and prototype design to […]
The 3 Pictures That Explain Everything About Smart Cities
“Suddenly, the world is awash in smart cities. Google is about to build one in Toronto. Hudson Yards in New York City is one, kind of. China […]
This Lab-grown patch could repair your heart after a heart attack
“…Heart attack survivors are left with a heart that’s weaker, making everyday tasks like lifting objects or climbing stairs exhausting or even dangerous. Restoring damaged […]
New Balance and Formlabs Launch TripleCell 3D Printing Platform and Rebound Resin for Athletic Shoes
“While I’m not much for recreational jogging these days, I’ll always remember my first real running shoes – a pair of dark gray Sauconys, which […]
China: Researchers Improve Rib Fracture Surgeries with 3D Printing
” In ‘Analysis of the advantages of 3D printing in the surgical treatment of multiple rib fractures: 5 cases report,’ Chinese researchers from Shijiazhuang Third […]
Tesla is working on a James Bond-style submarine car
“During a Tuesday shareholder meeting, Tesla CEO Elon Musk admitted that the electric car company has a design for a submarine car — and it sounds […]
After 40 years of searching, scientists identify the key flaw in solar panel efficiency
“Solar panels are fantastic pieces of technology, but we need to work out how to make them even more efficient – and scientists just solved […]
MIT AI tool can predict breast cancer up to 5 years early, works equally well for white and black patients
” MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab has developed a new deep learning-based AI prediction model that can anticipate the development of breast cancer […]
Supercar Smackdown: Tesla Roadster vs. Ferrari SF90 Stradale
“Ferrari has taken an important baby step towards electrification with its latest production supercar, the Ferrari SF90 Stradale plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). The car […]
Nissan unveils a solar-powered, zero-emissions ice cream van
“To celebrate the U.K.’s Clean Air Day, Nissan has unveiled an impressive electric ice cream van that generates zero emissions while serving up a variety of cool […]
New unprinting method can help recycle paper and curb environmental costs
“Imagine if your printer had an “unprint” button that used pulses of light to remove toner—and thereby quintupled the lifespan of recycled paper. A Rutgers-led […]
Blockchain In the Automotive Sector: Who’s Driving Adoption?
“Blockchain tech is rapidly gaining ground in the automotive sector. Thanks to its practically limitless applications, auto companies have been using the blockchain to handle […]
How Owning A Tesla Model 3 For 1 Year Has Changed My Life
“I’ve owned the Model 3 for exactly one year now. What I like most about the car is that it’s 100% electric, burns no gas, […]
Samsung Electronics Using Optomec’s Aerosol Jet 3D Printing to Make Next-Generation Consumer Electronics
“New Mexico-based Optomec, which supplies production-grade 3D printing systems for electronics applications and LENS Directed Energy Deposition 3D printers for the manufacturing of metal parts and components, just announced that […]
From Clean Water Supply to Rebuilding Notre Dame: Crypto and Blockchain in Charity
“The technology that underpins cryptocurrencies has been gradually entering the charity sector, purportedly providing more transparency and trust to the industry — especially given a decrease in […]
Bill Gates and Big Oil back this company that’s trying to solve climate change by sucking CO2 out of the air
“In Squamish, British Columbia, there’s a company that wants to stop climate change by sucking carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere. It’s called Carbon Engineering, […]
Alphabet-Owned Company Unveils Plans for Smart City
“Alphabet-owned subsidiary, Sidewalk Labs, just releaseda massive 1,524 page document outlining its plans for a $1.3 billion 190 acre smart neighborhood in Toronto, Canada. Plans for […]
Largest offshore wind farm in the U.S. to go ahead
“The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) has selected Danish energy company Ørsted to develop a 1.1 gigawatt (GW) offshore wind farm to be […]
Boom Supersonic Working with VELO3D to Make Metal 3D Printed Hardware for Supersonic Flight Demonstrator
“Metal 3D printing startup VELO3D came out of stealth mode last year with its innovative, support-free laser powder bed fusion process that offers a lot more design freedom than most metal […]
BMW accelerates electric car plans by 2 years, unveils new EV concepts
“BMW announced today that it is accelerating its electric car plans by two years as it unveils new electric vehicle concepts – showcasing its latest […]
Photographer Uses Robots to Shoot Commercial Videos
For #HowToWeek we visit visual engineer, photographer and robot master Steve Giralt. He takes us on a tour of his NYC studio to show us […]
Inspiring woman invents refugee tents that collect rainwater and store solar energy
“Since 2011, the Syrian Civil War created one of the most devastating humanitarian disasters in the world, with an estimated number of 13.5 million Syrians […]
Skinflow: A Soft Robotic Skin Based on Liquid Transmission
“Using sound vibrations and pulses of near-infrared light, a Rutgers University scientist has developed a new “virtual biopsy” device that can quickly determine a skin […]
‘Self-healing’ polymer brings perovskite solar tech closer to market
“A protective layer of epoxy resin helps prevent the leakage of pollutants from perovskite solar cells (PSCs), according to scientists from the Okinawa Institute of […]
Carbon-Neutral Fuel Made from Sunlight and Air
“Researchers from ETH Zurich have developed a novel technology that produces liquid hydrocarbon fuels exclusively from sunlight and air. For the first time worldwide they […]
Injection-Molding Wood Powder for Sustainable Fabrication
“Biomass materials such as wood are environmentally-friendly alternatives to fossil resources. As an example, wood is typically non-toxic and carbon neutral. Furthermore, wood can be […]
This assistive robot is controlled via brain-computer interface
“Researchers at the University of Cassino and Southern Lazio, in Italy, have recently developed a cutting-edge architecture that enables the operation of an assistive robot via […]
Amazon unveils a chopper-plane mashup to deliver packages
“Amazon.com Inc. has unveiled a revolutionary new drone — part helicopter and part science-fiction aircraft — that the company expects to use for test deliveries […]
New AI system manages road infrastructure via Google Street View
“Geospatial scientists have developed a new program to monitor street signs needing replacement or repair by tapping into Google Street View images. The fully-automated system […]
Inching Towards Abundant Water: New Progress in Desalination Tech
” If only there was a cheap, easy way to take the salt out of the billions of gallons of seawater sitting within a few […]
New Mind-Controlled Robot Arm First to Work Without Brain Implant
“If you want to control a robot with your mind — and really, who doesn’t? — you currently have two options. You can get a brain […]
Boise State lab utilizes virtual reality to build technology that helps those in need
“A tour at Boise State University was held on Tuesday morning that highlighted the innovative virtual-reality projects that are being used to help those in […]
Next-gen solar cells spin in new direction: Phosphorene shows efficiency promise
“A nanomaterial made from phosphorus, known as phosphorene, is shaping up as a key ingredient for more sustainable and efficient next-generation perovskite solar cells (PSCs). […]
This Company Has a Plan to Pull All the Excess Carbon Out of the Atmosphere
“Since the Industrial Revolution, humans have pumped an estimated 1 trillion tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, causing the current climate crisis that the […]
New Laser Zaps And Destroys Cancer Cells In Real Time
“A team of scientists from the University of Arkansas Medical Sciences have successfully tested a laser that can track down cancer cells and kill them […]
COBE debuts ‘green oasis’ charging station to power electric vehicles in 15 minutes
“COBE presents the first of 48 ultra-fast charging stations in scandinavia, marking the inception of a new way of recharging vehicles on the road. the […]
Robert Downey Jr. announces footprint coalition to clean up the world with advanced tech
“Robert Downey Jr. used his part of the opening keynote for Amazon’s Re:Mars conference in Las Vegas Tuesday evening to announce the launch of a […]
Tesla Model 3 Maintenance Guide — Costs Even Lower Than I Thought!
“In one sense, it is ridiculous to write about Tesla Model 3 maintenance, because there is so little to do, but in another sense, it […]
America’s renewable energy capacity overtakes coal for the first time
“America’s renewable energy capacity has overtaken coal for the first time ever. According to a report by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), the addition of new […]