A quantum physics-inspired 3D-printed dress shook New York Fashion Week
Fashion collective threeASFOUR debuted a new 3D-printed dress at this week's New York Fashion Week.
Pluto is apparently emitting X-rays and that has us questioning everything again
Pluto, everyone's favorite dwarf planet, is acting a little strange and may once again be challenging our current understanding of the solar system.
How big is the universe? Attempting to answer one of astronomy’s most complex questions
The universe is a big place, but do we really know how big? Scientists think they do, and use an array of methods to figure it out. Here are our CliffNotes.
Need a robot to grab something like a hawk? Prodrone has you covered
Prodrone unveiled a new drone with twin robotic arms which let it carry out a wide variety of tasks.
Amazon’s $50 Echo Dot promises same functionality at a fraction of the size
Now that Amazon has released its all-new version of the Echo Dot, you can bring the online retailer's AI assistant into every room in your house for $50.
Who needs a frickin’ laser? Desktop waterjet cutter slices through stone, steel
Wazer’s desktop waterjet cutter can slice through steel, titanium, aluminum, stone, ceramic tiles, glass, and much more.
Self-driving shopping carts may one day make their way to a Walmart near you
The U.S. Patent Office recently awarded giant retailer Walmart a patent outlining movable containers, detachable motors, and a circuit control system.
Recycling batteries in an eco-friendly way is really easy
Don't know how to recycle your alkaline or rechargeable batteries in an eco-friendly way? It's easy, so long as you know what you're doing. Here's how.
Up, up, and away: 4 high-flying rockets you can build at home
Building a rocket may seem like a daunting task, especially if you don't know where to start. Fortunately, we've found four of the best homemade designs.
Seven record-breaking roller coasters that will throw you for a loop
Rollercoasters are as much feats of physics as they are adrenaline-soaked thrill rides. Here are seven record-breaking coaster to add to your bucket list.
How to automate job searches and find work faster
Looking for a job? Check out this article to learn how to automate job searches. This way, you'll spend less time searching and more time actually applying.
Welcome to Area 404, the hardware lab where Facebook is building the future
Facebook is offering the first extensive look inside its huge new hardware lab, where it will build everything from internet-delivering drones to VR tech.
Everything you need to know about the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building
Skyscrapers can get pretty big, though none are taller than the Burj Khalifa. The 2,722-foot, Dubaian building currently stands as the world's tallest.
If this, then that: A beginner’s guide to the wonderful world of IFTTT
Trying to figure out what IFTTT is and how to use it to your advantage? Here's why you should give the service a shot, and some suggestions for doing so.
What can your koozie do? A cold drink is just the start
The koozie should be capable of so much more. Here are four products that bring the common koozie up to modern standards -- microbrews not included.
Ditch your idiotic self-balancing scooter for a hoverboard that actually hovers
The hoverboard has eluded humanity for years, though the wait is finally over. Unlike the two-wheeled impostors, these five hoverboards actually hover.
You’re an adult. So build the blanket fort of your dreams with these gadgets
Blanket forts don't need to be rudimentary, not with the tech we have today at least. Check out our recommendations for stocking your fort to the max.
Amazon will refund your hoverboard purchase, according to CPSC
Amazon has started to offer refunds for hoverboards bought on the shopping site, as more and more reports of explosions start to hit the Web.
This innovative fingerprint scanner can discern fake fingerprints from real ones
An innovative new fingerprint scanner developed by the machine vision technology company BitFlow can reportedly discern fake fingerprints from genuine ones.
Balloon-based space tourism company World View logs another successful test
The Tucson-based World View Enterprises just finished additional testing of its Voyager Capsule which plans to take people to the edge of space for $75k.
A recent study shows humans prefer interacting with robots who have flaws
Researchers at UK's University of Lincoln just concluded a study which found humans prefer interacting with robots who have the ability to make mistakes.
Hendo plans to unveil its second-generation hoverboard next week
Kickstarter success Hendo says it plans on officially unveiling its second-generation hoverboard on Oct. 21, and turned to skateboarder Tony Hawk for help.
This off-grid concept house shares energy with a hybrid companion car
A team of designers just unveiled a revolutionary 3D-printed home that has the ability to pull power from a companion hybrid-electric car parked nearby.
The Army is testing a smart grenade launcher that can take out hidden targets
The United States Army announced it will soon begin acceptance testing of the XM25 grenade launcher which possesses the ability to hit covered targets.
The oCase is the smartphone cover that allows you to receive messages with scents
Cambridge, MA startup Vapor Communications has unveiled the oCase. The oCase is the first smartphone case that can receive messages with scents.
Drone postal deliveries could mean the mailman’s days are numbered in Singapore
The national postal service in Singapore has successfully completed a drone delivery mission, sending a package and a letter over two kilometers in just five minutes.
Researchers at Brown University are growing disembodied brains for experimentation
A group of researchers at Brown University just published a scientific paper detailing how to build working miniature brains from living rodent tissue.
HBO just patented technology capable of measuring a boxer’s punch velocity and impact
HBO just submitted a patent for a punch tracking technology called PunchForce which has the ability to measure punch velocity and punch impact during bouts.
Lockheed Martin just cleared a key hurdle in the construction of its futuristic ‘Space Fence’
The U.S. Air Force just officially signed off on Lockheed Martin's Kwajalein Island-based space debris surveillance system called the Space Fence.
NASA says a simple greenhouse will allow astronauts to grow food on Mars
After announcing it found the best signs of water on Mars to date, NASA acknowledged astronauts could cultivate plant life on the planet via greenhouses.
New medical makerspace lets hospital staff literally invent their own high-tech tools
Texas' John Sealy Hospital opened the doors to its new MakerNurse lab, the first dedicated makerspace in a U.S. hospital for health care providers.
Minority Report comes true: Hitachi just developed real-life crime-predicting technology
The electronics corporation Hitachi just unveiled a new analytics system that it says has the ability to accurately predict where crime might happen.
Designed for amateur pilots, this foldable airplane will never ‘spin out’ after a stall
With the A5, ICON created the world's first Spin-Resistant Airframe resulting in one of the safest — and just downright fun — personal aircraft's available.
You can now buy BioBots’ human tissue 3D printer for a mere $10K
BioBots officially made its first human tissue 3D printer available to the public, unveiling its $10K BioBot 1 bioprinter on Sept. 4.