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“Surpassing the Evolutionary Boundaries of Biological Photoreception”: Scientists Invent Eyeglasses That Let Wearers See the Infrared in Full Color

Christopher Plain·August 6, 2026

Scientists have revealed a pair of infrared-to-visible light "upconverter" eyeglasses that let humans see the IR spectrum in full color.

Scientists Develop New 3D Printing Method That Can Build Directly Onto Existing Objects in Seconds

Tim McMillan·August 4, 2026

Scientists demonstrate a breakthrough in 3D printing that builds complex structures directly onto existing objects in seconds.

China Develops Drones with Endless Flight Times Powered by Advanced Laser Technology

Ryan Whalen·July 30, 2026

Chinese Researchers have developed a breakthrough laser charging technology enabling drone flights of unlimited duration.

‘Mechanical’ Properties of This Predatory Sea Worm’s Jaws Could Inspire a New Class of ‘Bio-Metal’ Material

Austin Burgess·July 21, 2026

A predatory sea worm known as Perinereis cultrifera possesses jaws that do not fit neatly into either biological or metallic categories.

DARPA Wants to Build an Army of 100,000 AI Agents That Can Think and Act on Their Own

Tim McMillan·July 15, 2026

DARPA's new DICE program explores whether 100,000 self-organizing AI agents can adapt and improvise, yet still remain under human control.

Stalking Silence in Svalbard: Norse Scientists Unveil New Method for Tracking Silently Moving Objects in the Water

Christopher Plain·July 15, 2026

Norwegian scientists have unveiled a new method for tracking silently moving objects, including ships and whales, using fiber-optic cables.

Scientists Created a Psychedelic ‘Factory’ Inside a Single Plant

Austin Burgess·July 15, 2026

Scientists at the Weizmann Institute of Science have engineered Nicotiana benthamiana, a fast-growing relative of tobacco, to produce five different psychedelic compounds.

This Color-Changing Material Could Give Robots a New Way to Detect Touch

Austin Burgess·July 11, 2026

Engineers at Queen Mary University of London have created a tactile sensor, described in a study published in Science Advances, that allows robots to detect touch using a simple camera.

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Darkest Black Ever? New “Ultra-Black” Automotive Coating with Carbon Nanotubes Absorbs over 99% of Visible Light

Christopher Plain·June 18, 2026

To create the darkest black, scientists invented an ultra-black carbon nanotube automotive coating that absorbs over 99% of visible light.

Holographic Breakthrough: This New Futuristic 3D Imaging System Overcomes a Longstanding Problem for Holographic Tech

Ryan Whalen·June 18, 2026

A new 3D image projection system marks a major step toward overcoming a longstanding problem for holographic technology.

Art Fraudsters Beware: Science Has Found a Way to Tell a Fake Van Gogh from a Real One

Christopher Plain·June 12, 2026

A new forgery identification method using surface "texture" analysis has identified authentic artworks by van Gogh and at least one fake.

“We Must Act Now”: Congress Warns of Potential Threat in New Effort to Ban A.I. From Making Life-and-Death Military Decisions

Tim McMillan·June 9, 2026

Proposed "HALO Act" would require human oversight of AI weapons, ban autonomous nuclear decisions, and impose new Pentagon AI safeguards.

“SpiderCam, SpiderCam, Does Whatever a Spider Can?” 3D Camera Inspired by Jumping Spider is First to Operate Below One Watt

Christopher Plain·June 8, 2026

Northwestern engineers have unveiled an energy-efficient camera called SpiderCam that estimates depth in the same way that jumping spiders do.

“Explore a Scene from Any Vantage Point You Want”: 3D Volumetric Video Breakthrough Means Streaming in 3D May Soon Be a Reality

Christopher Plain·June 2, 2026

A 3D volumetric video breakthrough overcoming previous technological limitations could finally enable true 3D streaming on everyday devices.

Experts Warn This ‘Invisible’ Surveillance System is Already Built Into WiFi

Austin Burgess·May 28, 2026

Many people believe that revoking certain microphone privileges on their phones or smart devices is enough to avoid digital surveillance; however, a new study from Germany shows that this is not the case.

“They Would Be Able to ‘See,’ ‘Hear,’ and ‘Think’”: Laser-Powered Ceramic Engines Could Drive Futuristic Intelligent 6G Networks

Christopher Plain·May 26, 2026

Chinese scientists claim they've tested a visible-light, laser-based ceramic engine that could enable AI-based intelligent 6G networks.

A New Solar-Powered Device Could Bring Clean Drinking Water to Millions Using Sunlight and Food Dye

Austin Burgess·April 14, 2026

Described in the journal npj Clean Water, the system combines several proven disinfection methods into one compact device.

Latest Research Reveals the Hidden ‘Light and Dark Sides’ of Gaming—and Why Both Are True

Tim McMillan·April 14, 2026

Gaming’s impact isn’t simply good or bad—new research reveals how it shapes mental health, behavior, and society in complex ways.

Ukraine Says It Captured a Russian Position Using Only Unmanned Systems—A Glimpse of Future Warfare

Tim McMillan·April 14, 2026

Ukraine claims it captured a Russian position using only unmanned systems, signaling a major shift in the future of warfare.

Bottom’s Up! Scientists Turn a Kentucky Bourbon Byproduct into a ‘Super’ Supercapacitor

Christopher Plain·March 26, 2026

Scientists have invented a 'super' supercapacitor made from bourbon stillage that stores 25 times more energy than current devices

This New Invention Will Let Robots Work Directly Inside a Failed Nuclear Reactor

Christopher Plain·March 26, 2026

Tokyo scientists have developed a resilient Wi-Fi robot controller chip that can withstand the ultra-high radiation inside a nuclear reactor

Dolphin-Shaped Robot Skims Oil From Water Using Sea-Urchin-Inspired Technology

Austin Burgess·March 16, 2026

Researchers at RMIT University designed a small, remote-controlled robot that uses a sea urchin-inspired filter to remove oil from water.

New Research Finds AI Labels Can Backfire, Making Misinformation Seem More Credible

Tim McMillan·March 13, 2026

New study finds labeling AI-generated content can backfire, making misinformation seem more credible online.

Voyager Technologies Funds Max Space to Build Off-World Habitats for the Moon and Beyond

Christopher Plain·March 12, 2026

Defense and Space company Voyager Technologies has announced a strategic investment in off-world habitat designer Max Space.

163-Year-Old Wreckage of Historic ‘USS Monitor’ Revealed in Haunting New Imagery with Cutting-Edge Sonar Tech

Micah Hanks·March 9, 2026

State-of-the-art technology has revealed the 19th-century wreckage site of the USS Monitor in stunning new highest resolution images.

Engineers Create Full-Color Solar Windows Without Reducing Energy Generation

Christopher Plain·March 5, 2026

Korean scientists have created a tunable, full-color solar window that does not lose its energy generation capability regardless of color.

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“A Shift in Mindset Away from the Plastic Age”: This Advanced Material Actually Gets Stronger When It’s Wet

Christopher Plain·February 24, 2026

Scientists have invented an advanced material that gets stronger when wet that they believe could replace single-use plastic cups and bottles

China Advances in BCI Race with 50+ Human Implants, Real-Time Chinese Speech Decoding

Chrissy Newton·February 24, 2026

A global race to develop a competitive brain-computer interface is heating up between the United States and China.

X’s “For You” Algorithm May Be Able to Shift Political Views Permanently, New Study Finds

Tim McMillan·February 19, 2026

Study finds X’s algorithm can shift political views and influence beliefs long after exposure, raising concerns about hidden effects.

Are AI Agents Hiring Humans to Do ‘Meatspace’ Tasks They Cannot Complete Themselves?

Christopher Plain·February 19, 2026

A new website connects AI agents with human gig workers capable of performing real-world 'meatspace' tasks the AIs cannot do on their own

AI Is Rewriting Human History—But New Study Finds It’s Stuck Decades in the Past

Tim McMillan·February 17, 2026

Study finds AI is misrepresenting human History, generating Neanderthals based on outdated science, bias, and myths.

Scientists Create Octopus-Inspired “Smart Skin” That Can Hide Images, Change Shape, and Encode Information

Tim McMillan·February 10, 2026

Researchers unveil octopus-inspired smart skin that hides images, changes shape, and encodes data via 4D printing.

Ring’s Super Bowl Ad Revealed How Comfortable—and Uncomfortable—We’ve Become With AI Surveillance

Tim McMillan·February 10, 2026

For some, Ring’s Super Bowl ad for Search Party raises concerns over AI surveillance, privacy, and how tech is reshaping daily life.

Sleep Aid or Sleep Killer? Scientists Discover How Pink Noise Machines May Alter REM Sleep

Christopher Plain·February 7, 2026

According to new experiments, sleep machines that use pink noise could adversely affect deep sleep and REM sleep instead of helping it.

Free ‘DinoTracker’ App Can Identify 90% of Extinct Dinosaur Species by Their Fossilized Footprints

Christopher Plain·February 5, 2026

Scientists have released the DinoTracker app to help paleontologists and amateur enthusiasts identify fossilized dinosaur footprints.

How the Pentagon Is Quietly Turning Laser Communications Into the Backbone of Future Space Warfare

Tim McMillan·January 19, 2026

Laser Communications could reshape military space networks as research shows adaptable laser links nearing use.

“The Waves From an Earthquake, Only On the Surface of a Small Chip”: This Vibrating Laser May Be the Future of Wireless Technology

Ryan Whalen·January 15, 2026

Tiny, artificial earthquake-like waves generated by lasers may be the key to smaller, faster, and more efficient computer chips.

Researchers Unveil Futuristic Eye-Tracking Technology That Sounds Like Something from Science Fiction

Christopher Plain·January 8, 2026

Scientists have successfully demonstrated a low-cost, self-powered eye-tracking technology that is powered by the friction of blinking eyes.

“Bold and Creative Concepts” Wanted: If You Have a Cool Idea for a Space Base, You Could Win $20,000

Christopher Plain·December 31, 2025

The Aurelia Institute has launched the $20,000 Aurelia Prize in Design for Space Urbanism, seeking "bold and creative" space-based concepts.

No Burnout in the Mushroom Kingdom? Scientists Discover Surprisingly Adult Reason People Enjoy Super Mario Bros and Yoshi Games

Christopher Plain·December 30, 2025

Playing Super Mario Bros. and the expanded universe of Yoshi games appears to help young adults avoid burnout and experience childlike wonder