In a recent study, researchers used a machine learning algorithm to identify the subtleties of Hydra behavior. With one of the simplest nervous system on Earth, Hydra give scientists a basic sample to study how neural activity relates to physical activity.

BotBoxer claims to be the first robotic punching bag designed to simulate a real opponent. Unlike your conventional punching bag, BotBoxer can “see,” “feel,” and “react.” It can dodge your punches, nonverbally taunt you, and maybe even train you into becoming a better boxer.

A startup called Mammoth Biosciences promises to offer unprecedented disease diagnostics, using CRISPR to detect biomarkers associated with any disease. The startup has branded itself as the world’s first CRISPR-powered diagnostic platform, offering high-tech disease detection via at-home tests.

Researchers recently unveiled the TeleHuman 2, a system they’re boasting as the “first truly holographic video conferencing system.” It's designed to bring video conferences to life, enabling people to pick up on the subtle body language that is often essential to communication.

In a recent study, researchers describe how the composite material, fortified by graphene, is at least two times as strong and four times more water-resistant than conventional concrete and could make future construction more sustainable and environmentally friendly.

We tried out a range of universal earplugs designed specifically for musicians and live music listeners, including a few different approaches manufacturers take to attenuate dBs without distorting sounds. Here’s our non-exhaustive look at a few earplug options for live music.

Engineers at the University of California, San Diego have developed a stomach-based wearable that can monitor a patient’s GI activity from the comfort of their homes. The system records electrical activity in the stomach over a 24-hour period, using a 3D-printed portable box hooked up to ten electrodes.

Bots account for two-thirds of tweets that link to popular websites, according to the report, and have a tendency to share for adult content, sports, and news with particular vigor.

Developed by engineers at the Georgia Institute of Technology, the HoneyBot is a four-wheeled decoy robot designed to bait hackers, and then fool them into thinking they’ve successfully exploited a functional factory machine.

By taking advantage of parallel wire arrays that line up like the string of a harp, engineers have designed a device that may be able to extract three times as much water from fog as previous tools.

Willrobotstakemyjob.com was created by a developer and graphic designer to show which jobs were most likely to be automated in the future.

To tackle some of today’s most pressing man-made tragedies, a team of researchers hasnow turned to the leaves of a floating fern, which have strange eggbeater-shaped protrusions.

Given a treasure trove of downloadable cultural heritage models — from ancient castles to dinosaur skulls and hellenistic statues — digital artists were asked to reimagine these artifacts and remix them with contemporary aesthetics.

Researchers from the University of California, Berkeley, have developed new strains of yeast that can instill a hoppy flavor without the need for hops.

Engineers at MIT have developed a soft robotic fish named SoFi, which they say can get closer to real fish by imitating their behavior.

Indigo Agriculture has a plan is to pump plants with a bunch of beneficial microbes to make the crops grow faster, stronger, and more productively. It’s a long shot, but it could give farmers access to crops that not only grow better in current climates, but are also better prepared for the impacts of climate change around the world.

The "body on a chip" is made up of a microfluid medium that connects tissues engineered from up to ten different organs, allowing it to mimic mechanisms of the human body for weeks on end.

Inspired by origami, the innovative robotic arm can be folded for transport and self-assemble into a rigid appendage when it’s needed for use.

Scientists from Northwestern University have found yet another possible application for the atom-thick “wonder material” graphene — as a hair dye.

Researchers have identified a new family of CRISPR enzymes that target RNA instead of DNA, and they used the tool to address protein imbalance in cells isolated from a person suffering from dementia.

New tariffs pushed by the Trump administration will be contested by Swedish washing machine maker Electrolux.

TerraSentia is a four-wheeled farm robot that boasts a variety of sensors that can monitor and transmit crop data in real time.

Researchers at the University of Helsinki’s Digital Geography Lab are using social media and A.I. to identify and stop illegal wildlife trade.

Engineers have devised a way to better coerce the body into accept implants, with a strategy that includes 3D-printing diamond coated devices.

A new strategy would see planes intentionally increase their electrical charge and fly right through the threatening storms to avoid lightning strikes.

The proposed a new technology can convert manure into natural gas with the potential to heat homes, power factories, and supplement diesel fuel.

Nine finalists have been announced for the Shell Ocean Discovery Xprize, a three-year competition to map the deep seafloor using autonomous technology.

Scientists have created a synthetic molecule capable of killing five types of superbugs with limited side effects. Their hope is that this molecule can be used to create antimicrobial drugs capable of treating antibiotic-resistant infections.

The Sheldon County podcast combines computer-generated text with procedural narratives, all delivered through a synthesized voice.

In a recent study researchers have shown that a simulated sea slug, which they’ve taken to calling “Cyberslug,” can respond to environmental stimuli a lot like its real world counterparts.

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If the United States were to focus its energy on renewable sources, it could reliably supply 80 percent of its electricity demand through solar and wind power, according to a new study.

Computer scientists devised a way to make some monster movies seem more realistic by improving the look of computer-generated fur.

The proposed plan includes construction of a new concrete access tunnel and a service building to protect emergency power and refrigeration units.

The 3D-printable microscope design can be attached to most smartphones to turn it into a fully functional microscope, strong enough to visualize specimens as small as a two-hundredth of a millimeter.

The Robotic Modeling Assistant combines augmented reality (AR) with robotic modeling, allowing users to design primitive 3D models on one side of a platform while the robotic arm fabricates the object on the other.

The Fluxmedicare device is made up of optical fibers fabric knitted into fabric, and leverages photonics to eradicate undesirable skin conditions with no side effects.

Researchers have begun to uncover the mysteries of the cuttlefish, having identified the neural circuits that give the creature its incredible shape-shifting abilities.