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.
Hack your dreams to improve your waking life
Afghan farmers use solar panels to grow food — and opium
Is quantum hacking the biggest threat to encryption? 
Japan automates construction with the first bot-built dam
A humanlike brain means this smart robot can see, feel, and think
Robots can read your p-p-p-poker face
“Touchless touchscreen” could reduce distracted driving
Scientists 3D print human tissue in space
Digital IDs add transparency to fashion
The most impressive language generator yet