Computing and mathematics legend Stephen Wolfram is worried about bigger problems than climate change or overpopulation. He just joined the Lifeboat Institute, a think tank devoted to ways of protecting humanity from deadly ...READ»
Surgeons have transplanted an entirely engineered artificial trachea made from his own cells to save the life of a cancer patient. It's the future of organ donation, but it's here right now.READ»
The electrical energy from the vibrations caused by a human voice can be harvested--and one day could be used to charge your cell phone. The catch? For this to work well, you have to shout. READ»
As an eco-fuel, hydrogen has numerous advantages, including clean emissions. Storing hydrogen, however, has been proven difficult and dangerous--until now. The DOE has achieved a nanotech breakthrough that will allow for the safe storage and transport of hydrogen. READ»
Need any evidence that the dedicated e-reader is destined to become a mere niche-appeal device? Here you go: Tech giant Samsung is ditching its clever, and long-heritage e-paper business. READ»
We're all used to water-repellent materials nowadays, and it's no surprise to see droplets running off special cloth without wetting it. The technology has, however, only worked for cold water. Until now, thanks to ...READ»
Nanotechnology is all about the science and engineering of incredibly small devices, so breakthroughs in information storage density are to be expected. But a team from two U.S. universities has achieved a breakthrough in ...READ»
