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.
MIT invents $4 solar desalination device
“Fly ash” contains rare earth elements needed for electronics
Robot kid successfully conveys six emotions on its face 
Solving the last mile problem with robotic delivery vehicles
The case for techno-optimism: Is the world about to enter an era of mass flourishing?
Autonomous Black Hawk helicopter flies without a crew 
Fusion reactor breaks 24-year-old nuclear record 
Robot dogs are hiking the Alps and preparing for space
Shape-shifting material morphs robot from driving to flying
Your next surgery could be robotic, and that’s a good thing
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