US Army September 17, 2019 Army eyes pearls in innovative project to bolster body armor Could pearls help save a soldier’s life?
Innovation September 13, 2019 To fight opioid crisis, Kentucky middle schoolers build needle database to aid 3D printed collecting device A middle school in Kentucky has built an online database to compliment a needle-collecting device they developed.
US August 30, 2019 90-year-old inventor of the ATM celebrates its 50th birthday, admits wife has never used one It was a cool Friday afternoon in 1968 and businessman Donald Wetzel needed money to travel before the end of the weekend. The then-40-year-old examined the long line snaking through the bank and out the door, the clock was etching close to 5 o’clock, and his agitation was only growing.
TECH August 29, 2019 Classroom field trips via VR become a national trend It’s back-to-school season and students could be taking field trips to places like the Grand Canyon, ancient Rome, inside a human brain, underwater, or even Mars—all from the comfort of their own classroom.
TECH August 29, 2019 Secretive US government agency needs 'underground lair' by Friday A U.S. government agency that birthed the network which became the Internet, and has explored a host high-tech projects including neural implants for soldiers, is apparently in need of an underground lair by tomorrow.
US Air Force August 19, 2019 Air Force base produces first certified 3D-printed aircraft parts The 60th Maintenance Squadron at Travis Air Force base in California is spearheading an innovative effort to produce 3D-printed aircraft parts.
Digging History August 16, 2019 Da Vinci mystery: 'Abandoned' angel and Christ discovered beneath masterpiece Experts have used sophisticated imaging technology to reveal hidden drawings of an angel and Christ beneath a Leonardo da Vinci masterpiece.
Forefront of Innovation August 15, 2019 Revolutionary 'robo suit' developed to boost walking and running Scientists have developed a revolutionary new lightweight exosuit that can boost walking and running.
Apps August 9, 2019 Samaritan: Revolutionary app lets users directly donate to and interact with the homeless in their neighborhoods In November of 2015, Jonathan Kumar stood on a street corner in Seattle and watched wincingly as a man begged. It was that one encounter that spurred Kumar to take the matter into his own hands – and the Samaritan app born.
Forefront of Innovation August 8, 2019 High-tech clothing lets you turn on electronics and repel bacteria Your shirt might soon be able to turn on the lights and music, in addition to wicking away bacteria and sweat.
Forefront of Innovation August 5, 2019 Futuristic flying car hovers above the ground for about a minute In a moment reminiscent of the film "Back to the Future," a Japanese electronics maker showed off a "flying car" on Monday.