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The material is both stronger and lighter than those used to make conventional turbines.

A soft brain implant that unfurls under the skull could make implantation surgeries less costly and risky.

The world’s smallest holographic microscope foreshadows a future in which smartphones could be used for high-res microscopy.

An IBM quantum computer is being installed at the Cleveland Clinic as part of the organizations' Discovery Accelerator collaboration.

Functional ultrasound tech can be used to map the brain activity of monkeys, suggesting it might be useful for future brain-machine interfaces.

IBM’s Project Debater is trained to quickly craft well-researched arguments — and the AI debater could one day improve your decision making.

The film David Attenborough’s Natural History Museum Alive now has a companion AR app that brings three extinct creatures to life in your home.

An AI backpack powered by Intel technology “sees” for visually impaired people, letting them know about any potential obstacles in their path.

In 2022, a startup will begin selling airless bike tires that never go flat because they’re made out of a special NASA-developed metal alloy.

A neural wristband that allows wearers to control AR glasses by simply moving their fingers is under development at Facebook Reality Labs.

In just a few minutes, Hour One can produce a digital twin of anyone, capturing their likeness, expressions, and voice.

We'll need a new type of battery to make electric cars cheaper and convenient.

University at Buffalo researchers have created a tool capable of spotting deepfakes with 94% accuracy. The secret’s in the eyes.

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