Rick Stella
Former Associate Editor, Outdoor
Author/Co-Author of 582 articles
Rick became enamored with technology the moment his parents got him an original NES for Christmas in 1991. And as they say, the rest is history. When Rick isn't creating content for Digital Trends, he spends his free time consuming any and all sports, filling his ears with music, and in a constant search for the best IPA the NW has to offer.
How Vicis developed Zero1, the high-tech helmet that could save the NFL
Vicis hopes to drastically reduce concussions in football with its helmet, the Zero1. We went behind the scenes to see innovation in action.
Will vertical farming continue to grow, or has it hit the greenhouse ceiling?
As the world's population continues to balloon, the growing need for an advanced form of food production is needed now more than ever.
Samsung steps to Dyson with a $1,200 robovac it claims can outsuck anything
Touted as featuring industry best cleaning power and suction, Samsung's latest robotic vacuum — the Powerbot Turbo — is a sleek, compact powerhouse cleaner.
NASA describes its plan for reaching Mars, but timing could be challenging
After publishing a 36-page report last year on its ambitious Journey to Mars, NASA shared more of its work during a recent two-day event in New Orleans.
Plant, wait, eat: The Nanofarm lets anyone grow fresh produce indoors
Forget buying lettuce at New Seasons -- Replantable's innovative Nanofarm machine makes it easy to grow produce from the comfort of your own home.
The world’s largest Nerf gun is all your childhood dreams come true
Capable of firing darts at speeds of up to 40 mph, ex-NASA engineer Mark Rober's latest contraption is the world's largest Nerf gun.
From cyberwarfare to drones, the future of conflict is electronic
More than 10 years fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan have radically reshaped our armed forces, and technology like drones, sensors and even more advanced fighter jets will make the next 10 years full of even more surprises.
Horizon Hobby Chroma 4K review
For budding aerial photographers and videographers searching for an entry-level UAV, it doesn’t get much better than Horizon Hobby’s Chroma 4K drone.
Easily transform your boring bike into an ebike with the GeoOrbital Wheel
Transform your regular bike into an eBike in under 60 seconds with the GeoOrbital wheel, an electric modification that snaps on in place of the front wheel.
Astronomers detect atmosphere of a distant, diamond-like super-Earth for first time
For the first time, a team of astronomers have successfully detected the atmosphere of a super-Earth located roughly 40 light years away.
DARPA’s 130-foot submarine-hunting drone will take to the sea in April
With construction now complete on DARPA's ambitious ACTUV submarine-hunting surface vessel, the agency says it will officially christen the rig on April 7.
Yuneec Typhoon Q500 4K review
Outfitted with an industry-best camera and some of the smoothest controls seen on a drone, Yuneec’s Typhoon Q500 4K is at the top of its class.
NASA confirms that the ‘impossible’ EmDrive thruster really works, after new tests
Researchers at NASA's Eagleworks Lab just conducted careful testing of the controversial EmDrive and reported signs of thrust -- despite stricter testing procedures
The world’s largest 3D printer towers 40 feet, will print clay houses
The World's Advanced Saving Project just announced it plans to officially unveil the world's largest delta 3D printer — dubbed Big Delta — this Friday.
Thanks to Kickstarter, New York is getting an underground park with real sunlight
A group of New York City-based inventors want to use solar energy to turn the old Williamsburg Bridge Trolley Terminal into a foliage-rich underground park.
Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Smartwatch gesture controls, portable kegerators
Check out our roundup of the coolest crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the Web this week. You can't buy this stuff yet, but it sure is fun to gawk!
Two top astronomers say they’ve found evidence of life on comet 67P
Just three weeks after the Philae spacecraft's awakening, two top astronomers say comet 67P could be home to an abundance of microbial alien life.
NASA wants to terraform the moon with a fleet of autonomous robots
NASA wants a band of robots to build a hospitable oasis on the moon, and just gave $500k to a project which intends to make this dream a reality.
This interactive 3D map of every object orbiting Earth is absolutely engrossing
An incoming college freshman just created a website showing off everything currently orbiting Earth, and the finished product is astounding.
Russian billionaire plans to spend $100 million on a search for extraterrestrial life
With Stephen Hawking in tow, venture capitalist Yuri Milner just outlined plans for a revolutionary new program aimed at locating traces of alien life.