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.
Facial recognition ID’s missing kids with 99.85% accuracy 
In partnership with Clearview AI
How facial recognition is identifying human trafficking victims 
In partnership with Clearview AI
Pilotless German air taxi flies for first time 
Washable smart fabric turns movement into electricity 
Virginia launches world’s biggest 3D-printed housing project
Tiny robotic crab, controlled by lasers, can run, twist, and jump 
The biggest myths about electric vehicles
Electric car supplies are running out
Chinese robot clones pigs with no human help
Self-healing robot skin created out of human cells