First living tissue 3D printed in space aboard International Space Station
Using the "Organaut", a 3D bioprinter designed for microgravity, Russia has become the first country to print living tissue in…
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Researchers develop artificial intelligence that can identify cancer cells
Scientists from Osaka University in Japan have developed artificial intelligence (AI) that can identify different types of cancers based on…
5 years ago
Scientists genetically engineer houseplant to remove carcinogens from air
Scientists at the civil and environmental engineering department at the University of Washington have genetically modified a common houseplant to…
5 years ago
From Tesla shareholder to startup CEO: How Robert Bollinger is bringing utility to the EV market
On a rather chilly morning a few days before Christmas, Bollinger Motors CEO Robert Bollinger indulged my request for a…
5 years ago
Porsche teases Taycan trim levels, over $130,000 price for “Turbo” variant
Porsche is expected to start the production of the Taycan, its first all-electric car, sometime in 2019. As the carmaker…
5 years ago
Startup fined $900k for launching illegal satellites, points to future space law challenges
Swarm Technologies, Inc., a satellite startup aiming to create the world's lowest-cost satellite network, has been fined $900,000 by the…
5 years ago
Three creepy, yet useful robots for rescue missions and deep space travel
Whether or not you welcome humanity's coming overlord robots, there's something entertaining about watching them grow up. We've all seen…
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NASA develops 3D Mars base simulator in collaboration with game studio
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) collaborated with independent game studio Blackbird Interactive (BBI) to create an incredibly realistic interactive 3D…
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3D-printed electronic pill can wirelessly dispense medicine from inside stomach
A customizable electronic pill capable of delivering medication via wireless commands from inside the body has been developed by researchers…
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Mars travelers can use ‘Star Trek’ Tricorder-like features using smartphone biotech: study
Plans to take humans to the Moon and Mars come with numerous challenges, and the health of space travelers is…
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NASA’s Parker Solar Probe takes first picture inside the Sun’s atmosphere
Traveling at the record-breaking speed of 213,200 miles per hour, NASA's Parker Solar Probe came within 15 million miles of…
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Virgin Galactic reaches space in rocket-powered plane, eyes space tourism in 2019
Virgin Galactic, the space tourism company founded by entrepreneur Richard Branson, has successfully made it to space for the first…
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Inside Rivian’s California battery lab: 180 kWh ‘megapacks’, carbon fiber, and ballistic shields
I found myself perplexed when I heard about Rivian’s plan to unveil an all-electric pickup truck with a battery pack…
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US military uses genetic engineering to develop “living tripwires” for submarines
The US Department of Defense (DoD) is investing $45 million dollars in a tri-service effort that focuses on synthetic biology…
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First sounds of wind on Mars captured by NASA’s Insight Lander
This fresh in from the Elysium Planitia of Mars: the sound of wind from an alien world. On its 10th…
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Scientists develop “soft valve” to enable human flesh-like robots
The field of soft robotics has achieved some impressive feats in recent years, meaning we are well on our way…
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Google’s giant “kite” can generate wind energy from almost anywhere
A Google X division company named Makani has designed a giant "kite" that can generate enough wind energy to power…
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Google’s neural network takes a step closer to predicting disease using DNA
If humans had the ability to predict protein structure solely from DNA information, it would be a medical superpower against…
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Advancement in nuclear fusion tech continues transition to clean energy future
The development of unlimited, carbon-neutral, and safe energy through nuclear fusion is expanding around the world, and scientists at the…
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Hybrid airship startup builds ultra-safe, ‘plummet-proof’ aircraft with a catchy name
Egan Airships, Inc., a startup company based in Seattle, wants you to consider an aircraft mashup they've invented as an…
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