Fake locksmiths manipulate Google search results in bait-and-switch scam
If you need a locksmith, you may want to call a friend for a recommendation instead of using Google to find a qualified service due to an ongoing scam.
North Korean satellite nonfunctional and ‘tumbling in orbit’ following weekend launch
North Korea successfully deployed the Kwangmyŏngsŏng-4 satellite in orbit, but U.S. Department of Defense officials say it's tumbling and nonfunctional.
SpaceX plans ocean landing attempt following February 24 launch
SpaceX will make its next launch attempt and possible ocean landing on February 24 when it is slated to deploy an SES-9 satellite into orbit.
This projector-powered augmented reality game takes climbing to a whole new level
Jon Cheng had a brilliant idea to improve his rock climbing skills and have fun while doing it. Using some basic web programming and a projector, he turned the climbing wall of his local gym into a mini-arcade game.
This tent has a shocking secret that could keep you alive in a storm
To help outdoor enthusiasts find safety during a sudden storm, an industrial design student from Finland has created a new line of lightning-proof tents.
The US Army’s new high-precision air drop system can deliver cargo without GPS
The US Army is exploring the use of new vision-based navigational software for its U.S. Army’s Joint Precision Airdrop System (JPADS).
NASA’s fly-over images of Ceres suggests the dwarf planet may still be active
NASA compiled images from its Dawn spacecraft mission to create a colorful animation that simulates the Ceres flyover.
Lockheed Martin's new SPIDER imaging tech could lead to smaller, more powerful telescopes
Lockheed Martin this week unveiled its new SPIDER technology that may revolutionize the telescope as we know it. SPIDER does away with the complex mirror-based optics of large telescopes and replaces it with tiny lenses that are connected to silicon-chip photonic integrated circuits.
NASA partners with Freelancer.com to crowdsource its latest robotic arm
NASA is flexing its crowdsourcing muscle, using an ongoing partnership with Freelancer.com to encourage people to design a robotic arm for the ISS.
Shape-shifting polymer enables folding solar panels and shape-shifting tools
Researchers from China's China’s Zhejiang University in Hangzhou have developed a unique shape-shifting material.
Nanoscale metallic glue could replace welding and soldering
Researchers at Northeastern University have developed a new method for adhering metals that does not require heat.
B4ufly app helps drone operators comply with FAA flight restrictions
To help pilots comply with existing airspace regulations, the Federal Aviation Administration has released a new smartphone and tablet app, B4UFLY.
NASA rolls six years of Fermi telescope data into stunning gamma ray map
Scientists last week released one of the best gamma ray light maps of our universe.
Intel enters Guinness Book of World Records with 100-drone swarm
During its CES 2016 keynote, Intel showcased its cutting-edge drone technology, demoing its new obstacle-aware consumer drone.
Eerie diver image allegedly reveals how dolphins see with sound
A private dolphin communication research organization has released a controversial image that allegedly shows a diver as it would appear to a dolphin.
Field-based drug bioreactor is a potential lifesaver
Field medicine may change drastically thanks to a new bioreactor developed by scientists at Tennessee's Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
NASA to launch Jason-3 ocean surface-measuring satellite on SpaceX rocket
NASA is preparing for the upcoming launch of the Jason-3 satellite from the Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. Designed for NOAA, the Jason-3 satellite is one of several satellites that measures the ocean's surface height.
Researchers create $100, smartphone-powered 3D printer
Jeng Ywam-Jeng, a professor of mechanical engineering at Taiwan Tech, is poised to revolutionize printing with an affordable, smartphone-powered 3D printer.
US Marine Corps doesn’t want Google’s ‘Alpha Dog’ LS3 robots because they’re too loud
The United States Marine Corps has decided to defer the use of its Legged Squad Support System (LS3), also known as BigDog.
Scientists create first ever inkjet-printed image that changes when you rotate it
Researchers at the Ecole Polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) have created a 2D inject printing technique that displays one image when the material is held straight and another image when the material is rotated.
These floating trash cans suck up ocean garbage
Seabin wants to clean the world's oceans and has a novel solution to do it. The team has created a floating garbage can that automatically collects rubbish,
DIY syringe-powered airsoft rifle is powerful enough to shatter glass
DIYer Patrick Priebe of Selfmade has a new creation that uses a standard syringe as the backbone for a homemade pump-action airsoft gun.
Watch 60 years of space junk accumulate in 60 seconds
It's difficult to conceptualize the half-million pieces of junk surrounding the Earth, but this 60-second animation brings it all home in a powerful way.
Students in Finland are building a DaVinci-inspired ice bridge that's 213 feet long
Starting next week, students and staff from Eindhoven University of Technology will begin work on the world's biggest ice bridge. Measuring 65-meters, the bridge is based on a design by Leonardo da Vinci.
Boston Dynamics Spot robot takes center stage in holiday greeting
Boston Dynamics'recent holiday greeting takes a high-tech spin on Santa, upgrading jolly Saint Nick's fleet of reindeer.
Lynx6-A is a drone-based vital sign detector for first responders and law enforcement
IntelliNet Sensors can advance search and rescue with a drone add-on that can detect both the heartbeat and breathing pattern of trapped survivors.
These sensor-laden gloves help visually impaired people identify objects around them
Engineers are developing a hand-worn device that will provide the visually impaired with the ability to identify objects in their environment.
Print your own BB-8 Droid using these free 3D-printable files
As we ramp up to the big debut of Star Wars: The Force Awakens on Friday, we can't help but take notice of the awesome Star Wars creations coming out of the maker community including these 3D-printed BB-8 droids.
Build your own 3D printer for $50 and change
Instead of waiting for prices on 3D printers to drop, you can build your own for less than $100.
Cancer treatments boosted by new dialysis technique that removes cancer cells
A new method to detect cancer being developed by researchers at Australia's UNSW could be used in the future to remove the diseased cells.
This snake-like welding robot slithers through pipes and makes repairs with lasers
OC Robotics and TWI collbaorated to create the LaserPipe, a remote controlled snakebot with a in-bore laser welding system that can weld pipes from the inside. The system was demonstrated during a recent Innovate UK competition.
Physicists produce 1.8 million degree plasma burst in first test of fusion reactor
Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics (IPP) are breathing a sigh of relief after last week's inaugural launch of their experimental nuclear fusion reactor proceeded smoothly.
Japanese security drone detects intruders, then follows them around with a camera
This newest drone from Japanese company Secom is a criminal's worst nightmare. It designed to autonomously detect, follow and photograph intruders.
Flickr will soon let you take gorgeous virtual tours of panoramic photos
Flickr will be improving its experience by adding support for virtual reality devices that'll let you view panorama photos in a radical 360-degree view.
The FLYBi drone uses head-tracking VR goggles to put your eyes in the sky
FLYBi promises to turn anyone into a professional drone pilot with its new drone that can land without assistance, replace its own batteries and more.
NASA combines flight sims with real-world flying in crazy new ‘Fused Reality’ tests
NASA is testing Fused Reality, a training system that combines live video and virtual reality so pilots can fly an actual plane in a flight simulation.
Neuroscientists develop whisker-based virtual reality system for mice
Brain scientists at HHMI's Janelia labs are developing a whisker-based virtual reality system to study mice brain activity as they experience movement.