To make it difficult for law enforcement to trace stolen cars or weapons, thieves will usually grind off any ID or serial numbers. Sucks to be them, because it turns out an electron microscope can see them anyway. Read More >>
Everybody knows it: Weed makes you hungry, but we don't know why. Science is getting close though, especially after this week.
The limits of battery life means that dealing with cords and cables is still our reality for a few more years. So researchers at MIT reckon we should just start using them to our advantage as smart remotes and controllers, rather than merely a means to transfer boring old power and data. Read more >
Material moves through a spectrum of shimmering tones that can visually identify when its at breaking point.
A new study pitted phones against activity trackers and found that phones are just as good as dedicated devices.
From anechoic chambers to simulations of Russian climates, phone testing is an extreme business.
Boston Dynamics has shown off its new 'Spot' robot, and given it a good kicking to show how tough it is. Can't help but feel a bit sorry for the lump of wires and solder. Attach guns to the thing and then it's a different matter. See more >
Organisation of all things futuristic, DARPA, shows off its new tool for tracking crimes on the hidden parts of the internet.
With almost any series on demand whenever you want, psychologists are becoming increasingly concerned.
Because the first stage of the robot uprising will apparently involve occupying childrens' birthday parties.
Lazy people rejoice! MIT is well on its way to perfecting zippers that zip-up by themselves. Read More >>
If they don't brand this thing 'The Tearjerker' then it is a failed mission entirely.
New report shows which nations are the most at risk – and the most ready to respond if nature strikes.
The Uloborus spider makes fluffy webs that are good at catching prey, likely thanks to their electrostatic charge.
Do you want a way to build robots that's so easy a child could do it? These inflatable stickers are so simple, you could well have used them in primary school art lessons. Read More >>
A development that could stop aeroplane batteries exploding as well keeping your phone battery alive longer.
