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.
The future of AR isn’t in gaming. Here are 5 industries to watch.
Passing the Turing Test: AI creates human-like text 
New smart mailbox is built for drone deliveries 
Tornado Alley miracle: A 100% accurate tornado sensor invented by accident
IBM and Samsung unveil breakthrough microchip design
Solar powered cars could soon hit the streets — but can they be efficient enough to go mainstream? 
This startup is ready to make electric flight a reality 
Sun-powered soft robot could mop up the seas
Can we get blockchains to talk to each other? 
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Inside Zoox: The robot vehicle totally changing transportation