Weekend Workshop: Detect radio waves (and nuclear detonations) with this DIY coherer
By using tech made popular in the early 1900s, anyone with a 3V battery, metal shavings, and electrical wiring can easily build a coherer energy detector.
House in the hill: Belgium’s House Pibo is a minimalist’s dream home
Constructed in the district of Maldegem, Belgium, OYO Architecture's House Pibo exudes privacy and minimalism without sacrificing comfort or living space.
Autodesk’s new 3D printer uses 5 print heads simultaneously to make gigantic objects
Developed by a team of researchers at the 3D design firm Autodesk, Project Escher aims to revolutionize the software used in modern day 3D printers.
Boeing’s new submarine drone can traverse 7,500 miles in a single charge
Dubbed the Echo Voyager, Boeing's latest robotic submarine boasts the ability to navigate Earth's oceans autonomously for up to six months at a time.
The Blossom 8 watering system adds features at half its predecessor's price
After releasing its first smart sprinkler system last year, Blossom announced it now offers an upgraded and cheaper watering system called the Blossom 8.
Weekend Workshop: Wrap modern tech in retro style with a DIY Bluetooth Boombox
Bose makes a great Bluetooth speaker, no doubt, but why not try building one yourself? Here's how to build a Bluetooth boombox in a matter of hours.
Sneaky new drone can hide under water for months, then float to the surface to take off
Even after being submerged underwater for two months, Johns Hopkins' CRACUNS drone has the ability to rise to the surface and conduct aerial missions.
Google to sell innovative robotics company Boston Dynamics
Despite publishing several viral videos of its robotics progress to YouTube, innovative tech company Boston Dynamics is currently being shopped by Google.
In the not so distant future, your antibiotics and beer might both contain hops
Two University of Idaho scientists have nearly developed a method to successfully synthesize hops' healthful compounds to create new antibiotics.
New research suggests the FAA exaggerates the threat that drones pose to planes
According to a study by two George Mason University researchers, the frequency of drone-related near-misses with airplanes is wildly misreported.
Now an F-16 can launch a swarm of 3D-printed carbon fiber drones
According to a secretive wing of the Pentagon, U.S. Air Force F-16s may soon have the ability to launch swarms of 3D-printed drones while in flight.
Hemp waste fibers form basis of supercapacitor more conductive than graphene
Dr. David Mitlin of New York's Clarkson University has turned ordinary hemp waste into a composite that proves to be a cheaper supercapacitor than graphene.
Weekend Workshop: How to build a Retro gaming console from a Raspberry Pi 2
Even owners of a PlayStation 4 and Xbox One enjoy playing a retro game every once in a while, and here's how to fashion one out of a Raspberry Pi 2.
Proposed Slovakian Hyperloop could go from Bratislava to Budapest in 10 minutes
One of the companies looking to make Elon Musk's Hyperloop system a reality just inked an agreement with Slovakia to bring the tech to Europe.
A South Korean scientist wants to clone an extinct 12,000-year-old cave lion
South Korean cloning expert Dr. Hwang Woo-Suk announced he will attempt to clone a 12,000-year-old extinct cave lion after retrieving samples of the animal.
A Russian billionaire wants to build a cobra-like skyscraper in Japan
Architect Vasiliy Klyukin took to his blog this week to reveal the ambitious details of constructing a cobra-like skyscraper in China or Japan.
Weekend Workshop: This DIY Portal gun is a Valve fan’s fantasy come true
Known for its innovative puzzles and eery storyline, Valve's Portal series introduced gamers to the iconic Portal gun. Here's how to make your own replica.
Polish chemists tried to make kryptonite and failed, but then made a huge discovery
Though chemists didn't actually see a bond in person, the team ran algorithms that allowed them to theorize the possibility of bonding krypton and oxygen.
Connecticut may soon make it illegal to strap firearms onto drones
The Connecticut legislature will soon rule on two new laws that would make it a felony if anyone strapped a handgun or flamethrower to a quadcopter.
Kickstarter could make this antimatter propulsion system a reality
After years spent persuading scientists, Gerald Jackson and Steven Howe say they'll now turn to Kickstarter to fund their antimatter propulsion system.
DJI’s next Phantom dodges obstacles, follows automatically, cruises at 45 mph
DJI, the world's leading manufacturer of consumer drones, announced the next generation of its insanely popular Phantom line of drones, the Phantom 4.
This helicopter drone helps Australia monitor shark activity and reduce attacks
With shark attacks serving as an annual source of terror, the state of New South Wales has launched an initiative which relies on drones to improve safety.
Weekend Workshop: Embrace the Force with this full-size replica of BB-8
Star Wars: The Force Awakens introduced the fan favorite BB-8 droid when it released in 2015, and we've got your ticket to building your very own replica.
The US Air Force just unveiled initial renderings of its new B-21 stealth bomber
At the Air Force's Air Warfare Symposium on February 26, Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James officially revealed the first image of the new B-21 bomber.
A meteor that exploded over the Atlantic on Feb. 6 had more force than the Hiroshima bomb
Earlier this month, a meteor bound for Earth exploded off the coast of Brazil, letting off an energy explosion equivalent to roughly 13,000 tons of TNT.
SpaceX ‘not expected’ to successfully land its upgraded Falcon 9 at sea Wednesday
Despite typical optimism from Elon Musk's aerospace company, SpaceX says it does not expect to successfully land its Falcon 9 on a barge Wednesday.
Future Motion withdraws patent infringement action against Changzhou
After filing a legal action to get Changzhou and its Trotter hoverboard banned from CES 2016, OneWheel maker Future Motion has withdrawn its patent lawsuit.
Peter Diamandis’ XPRIZE to award the brightest advancement in AI with $5 million
Speaking at a TED conference in Vancouver, XPRIZE CEO and founder Peter Diamandis announced a new $5 million award for innovative advancements in AI.
Weekend Workshop: Build a semi-automatic snowball launcher
Dominate your neighborhood snowball fights with these easy-to-build semi-automatic snowball launcher made from a cordless leaf blower and some ABS piping.
To Einstein’s delight, scientists just confirmed the existence of gravitational waves
After spending the last five months deciphering an obscure reading, scientists confirm the LIGO interferometer device has detected gravitational waves.
Chinese scientists just achieved a 90 million degree Fahrenheit nuclear fusion test
Scientists at China's Institute of Physical Science in Hefei reportedly created a plasma nuclear fusion test at 90 million degrees F for 102 seconds.
Dominate winter with this fully automatic snowball machine gun
Mark Rober, a former NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory engineer, took to YouTube to show off how he fashioned a snowball machine gun out of a leaf blower.
This 3D-printed gun is semiautomatic, untraceable, and totally legal
A man in West Virginia known only as Derwood has successfully printed a fully operational, semi-automatic weapon with 95 percent of its parts 3D-printed.
Oros insulates gear with the same Aerogel NASA uses in space suits
Launching on Kickstarter this month, the folks at Oros have utilized NASA-inspired SolarCore aerogel to achieve industry-best outerwear insulation.
NASA wants to install extra airlock space on the ISS, then lease it to private companies
The commercialization of space is gaining steam and a company from Texas says it wants to manufacture and attach a dedicated commercial airlock to the ISS.
In just 30 days, nearly 300,000 people have registered their drones with the FAA
In the 30 days since the Federal Aviation Administration began requiring drone certification, the agency says nearly 300,000 people have registered.
A working Hyperloop system may open to the public by as early as 2018
After filing for a construction permit in Quay Valley, California, Hyperloop Transportation Technologies says it plans to build a test track in 2016.