The Digital Voyage: What to Pack
For technologies that were supposed to make our lives easier, our phones, computers and networks sure cause a ...
Using Technology to Understand the Pyramids
Technological advances continue to play a strong role in our efforts to understand the great pyramids of Egypt.
Microlattice: The World’s Lightest Metal
Boeing has developed a metal microlattice, a strong material mostly composed of air.
Sealed In A Dome For Science
NASA volunteers are experimenting with long-term isolation in a dome in preparation for long space flights.
Gardening in Space
Zero-gravity gardening: why growing plants in space isn't the same as here on Earth.
That Time a Self-Driving Car Stared Down a Cyclist
A cyclist in Austin, Texas had an awkward encounter with a Google self-driving car when he approached a 4-way stop at the same time as the vehicle.
Who’s Afraid of Killer Robots?
Two recent DARPA projects have sparked fears about killer robots, machines that can decide whether to engage a target without human oversight.
Robots That Communicate with Each Other
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University are working on creating robots that communicate with each other, allowing them to collaborate on tasks.
Pizza-Making Robots, Coming in 2018
The Robot Dymamic Manipulation (RoDyMan) Project aims to create pizza-making robots.