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.
3D-printed prosthetic helps big bird beat cancer
Credit card-sized device focuses terahertz energy to generate high-resolution images
Giant cyborg cockroach could be the best search-and-rescue bot
Medical drones to transport blood being rushed to Ukraine
Can my electric car power my house? Not yet for most drivers, but vehicle-to-home charging is coming
This bird-like drone can perch on branches, catch objects 
Radical new “Flying-V” plane aims to transform flight
MIT’s “Mini Cheetah” teaches itself to run 8.7 mph, breaking speed record
Swiss scientists are making jet fuel from sunlight and air 
A fabric that “hears” your heart’s sounds