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 2021 Disney Accelerator sheds light on Disney’s metaverse ambitions
The world’s first sodium-ion battery for EVs has arrived
US Airman, missing in action, located by underwater drones
DeepMind’s virtual playground suggests path to general AI
Cyclists’ stress levels could improve road safety
Facebook just made a huge upgrade to Oculus VR headsets
The first U.S. electric tugboat will replace a tug that burns 30,000 gallons of diesel per year
Holograph tech “teleports” Olympic badminton competition
Ending world hunger: Can data pave the way?
In partnership with Palantir
Bipedal robot completes 5K after learning to run