London begins multi-year overhaul of its leaky Victorian-era sewer system
Last week, London began preparatory work on the Thames Tideway Tunnel, a seven-year construction project to upgrade the city's Victorian-era sewage system. The new tunnel will prevent the overflow of 39 million tons of raw sewage annually.
Camera lets researchers track an object around a corner in real time
Researchers from the Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland do the impossible -- they can peer around a corner and track an object in real time.
FiGo is an adjustable dog wheelchair that anyone can make with a 3D printer
FiGo is one of the coolest wheelchairs we've seen for dogs who have difficulty walking. Â
Glowing bandage could provide early infection detection for burn patients
Researchers at the University of Bath have developed a dressing that turns florescent green when a wound becomes infected.
Lockheed Martin uses firefighting demo to test drone air traffic control system
Lockheed Martin  successfully demonstrated its new drone air traffic control system in a simulated fire fighting situation.Â
Sea lion flippers could help engineers design stealthier submersibles
Inspired by the highly maneuverable swimming of the sea lion, mechanical engineer Megan Leftwich 3D printed a silicone version of the mammal's flippers.
Doublemint gum doubles as a cutting-edge medical sensor
The latest innovation in medical science may come from a surprising source --- chewing gum.
Chemist stuns scientific community with fully recyclable biopolymer
Colorado State University chemist Eugene Chen did the impossible by creating a polymer from a monomer thought to be non-polymerizable by most scientists.
Researchers create super sponge for absorbing oil following a spill
A team of Australian and American researchers have created a revolutionary material designed to facilitate oil spill cleanup by absorbing oil like a sponge. The material can absorb up to 33 times its own weight.
Singapore's first personal flying machine makes maiden flight
A team of engineering students from the National University of Singapore (NUS) built the country's first personal flying machine, dubbed Snowstorm.
DC water treatment plant uses human excrement to generate 13MW of electricity
One of the world's largest initiatives to generate power using human waste is taking place in Washington DC at the Blue Plains Wastewater Treatment Plant.
This guy made a flying TIE Fighter with an off-the shelf toy and some spare drone parts
Ahead of this month's release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, an enthusiastic fan has converted a Star Wars Tie fighter toy into a realistic flying model of the Imperial star fighter using only a few 3D printed mounts and spare drone parts.
Telepresence robot becomes the eyes and ears of disabled adults
Italian and Swiss researchers are combining brain control with a telepresence robot to make it easier for disabled adults to gain more independence.
This week, geologists will attempt to drill through Earth’s crust and into the mantle
Scientists this week will begin a multi-year expedition to drill below the Earth's crust in a drilling location in the Atlantis Bank.
Material mimics plants by using sunlight for photosynthetic energy production
A Florida scientist has discovered a new photosynthetic material that could provide an affordable and efficient source of renewable energy.Â
The James Webb Space Telescope nears completion as NASA begins installing mirrors
NASA announced that it has installed the first of 18 mirrors on the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), which is projected to launch in 2018.
This robotic fishing lure can make dead fish swim again
The field of robotics is poised to change how we fish. The Zombait is a robotic fish insert designed to bring dead fish bait back to life.
Biologists have successfully bred genetically engineered mosquitoes that can't carry malaria
A team of University of California scientists use a controversial gene driving method to spread malaria resistance among a population of mosquitos.
Let there be light! Researchers design LED lamp powered by plants
Renewable energy most commonly refers to solar or wind power, but researchers at UTEC are adding to that definition with their new plant-powered LED light. Power is drawn from nutrients and bacteria that are contained within the soil.
The first 3D-printed revolver fires 8 shots, just add a roofing nail and elastic
James Patrick is bound to turn some heads with his PM522 Washbear revolver, the world's first 3D-printed repeating firearm capable of firing up to 8 bullets without stopping to reload.
Diamond nanothreads to join graphene as the world’s next wonder material
With its potential for ductility, the recently discovered diamond nanothread is poised to compete with graphene as the world's next wonder material. Its ductility is "ideal for the creation of extremely strong three-dimensional nano-architectures."
NASA developing satellite network for real-time wildfire tracking
Wildfire detection is headed to space thanks to NASA mission design specialists who are building a network of satellite sensors to detect thermal events. The team hopes to have the satellite network up and running by June 2018.
Rice University chemists harness light to power fast, single-molecule submarine
Scientists at Rice university created a single-molecule nanoscale submarine that potentially could be used for drug delivery and other medical purposes. The sub is powered by rotors that turn when exposed to ultraviolet light.
Bosch’s new weed-murdering robot could eliminate the need for herbicides
Startup Deepfield Robotics is working with German technology company Bosch to develop the ultimate farm hand -- a robot that can weed and monitor crops.
Forget batteries, Canada plans to store energy in giant underwater balloons
Canada's Hydrostor has developed a creative energy storage solution using balloons that costs half as much as batteries and lasts twice as long.
ToyLabs makes STEM fun with its DIY, solar-powered airplane
Let your kids build, launch and fly with the new Volta Flyer, a solar toy airplane designed by educational toy maker ToyLabs.
ESA ready to begin year-long relativity experiment using salvaged satellites
The European Space Agency is prepping its Galileo satellites for a year-long test of Einstein's General Theory of Relativity.
Sustainable seafood startup creating lab-engineered shrimp for mass consumption
Sustainable seafood startup New Wave is working on a lab-engineered shrimp and shark fin substitute that'll grace the plates of foodies everywhere.
Japan guns for the moon with proposed 2019 lunar landing
Japanese officials revealed plans to land an unmanned vehicle on the moon in 2019, making it the fourth country in the world to soft land on the moon.
Creative makers recreate the flaming sword of Fallout 4
Inspired by the debut of Fallout 4, community editor Caleb Kraft of Make Magazine went to great lengths to recreate the shishkebab flaming sword.
Silver Fast superyacht exudes luxury as it sails across the sea
With its lavish living quarters and sleek aluminum hull, the Silver Fast super yacht is one of the most gorgeous yachts in the water and one of the fastest.
This wearable device uses active noise cancellation to dampen the sound of snoring
Rather than treating breathing issues, the Silent Partner quiets snoring noise using active noise cancelation technology.
Robotic rock group raises funds to build lead vocalist, record album
With a drummer, guitarist and bassist, Compressorhead is looking to construct a lead vocalist and is turning to Kickstarter to fund the building of their front man.
Ultra low-power processors designed by Microsoft may revolutionize wildlife research
Biologists and Microsoft collaborated on an automatic scent dispenser that supplies wildlife survey sites with enough attractant to last the entire winter.
Graphene used to create self-folding origami-like paper
A team of researchers from China created a new graphene oxide-based paper that self-folds into a box and slithers around like an autonomous origami robot.
Healthy neurologist pays for brain electrode implant in controversial self experiment
Neurologist Phil Kennedy kickstarted his struggling brain research by implanting electrodes into his own brain in a controversial self experiment.
New sun-absorbing nanoparticle spray boosts tomato plant yields by over 80 percent
Scientists from Washington University in St. Louis have developed a method to boost the nutritional value of tomatoes using titanium and zinc nanoparticles.
Watch this Australian guy fly his jetpack around the Statue of Liberty
Australian businessman and jetpack co-inventor David Mayman showcased the new JB-9 jetpack, achieving a world's first by flying to the Statue of Liberty.