Hard Tech

3D-printed “superalloy” could make power plants more efficient
The material is both stronger and lighter than those used to make conventional turbines.
This soft brain implant unfurls its arms under the skull
A soft brain implant that unfurls under the skull could make implantation surgeries less costly and risky.
MIT breakthrough creates world’s smallest holographic microscope
The world’s smallest holographic microscope foreshadows a future in which smartphones could be used for high-res microscopy.
World’s fastest passenger jet hits near-supersonic speeds
A new device can make drinking water from seawater at the push of a button
Elon Musk’s Hyperloop is possible. How badly do we want it?
DeepMind’s pricey robot simulator is now available for free
Ultrathin fuel cell uses the body’s own sugar to generate electricity 
Algae-powered computer runs for a year on light and water 
Watch: Medic in jet suit reaches mountain top in 3.5 minutes 
Discovery of “impossible” superconductor promises 100x faster electronics
Bluetooth hack breaks into cars and smart locks 
Can your mind ever “own” an extra body part?