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.
15th century futurism: Leonardo da Vinci’s famous helicopter design finally takes flight
US Army’s solar-powered drone is setting new records every day
Transparent solar panels could soon turn windows into energy harvesters
Magic Leap reveals release date, price for new AR glasses 
This portable wind turbine folds up and fits in your backpack
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Google’s free tool will breathe new life into your old laptop
3 ways autonomous farming is driving a new era of agriculture 
Meet the startup that’s closing the digital divide with $200 tablets
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Electric “seagliders” may soon skim the Hawaiian shoreline
AR’s first great use: never get lost again