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.
Holographic collaboration may be the future of work
We can now hear an AI robot’s thought process 
Bat-inspired sound location tech could allow drones to fly solo
Whole Foods shoppers can now pay with palm scans
Airbus will test laser communication tech for inflight WiFi
These robot legs taught themselves to walk
AI reconstructs lost art painted over by Picasso
Digital price tags auto-discount groceries to avoid food waste
YouTuber builds VR gloves for just $22
Hologram pizzeria brings virtual happy hour to a new level