England's Bloodhound Project successfully tested its booster in October, but other racers are likewise in hot pursuit of the land-speed record
Microsoft's wrist sensor controls smart phones, video games and other electronics via hand and finger gestures
By Larry Greenemeier | Oct 15, 2012 | 1
Researchers create cyborg insects that may one day save earthquake victims
By Larry Greenemeier | Sep 10, 2012 | 3
A new security approach would let users input patterns instead of words to verify identity
By Larry Greenemeier | Sep 4, 2012 | 7
U.C.L.A.'s enhanced laser-pulsing camera is one of several emerging approaches to finding cancer cells in the blood stream
By Larry Greenemeier | Aug 13, 2012 | 2
Nanofiber sensors could lead to less expensive, pocket-size, health-monitoring Breathalyzers
By Pippa Wysong | Jul 30, 2012 | 3
Electrical stimulation, brain "cooling" and drug-delivery devices are all being developed as antiseizure tools
By Aliyah Baruchin | Jul 3, 2012 | 8
It may look "nutty" and like a "blender," but the designers say the craft could challenge helicopters
Flexible keys raised by fluid or gas on a touch screen surface applied to smart phones, tablets and other consumer electronics gadgets are expected to debut in 2013
By Larry Greenemeier | Jun 19, 2012 | 5
A 100-member team of experts aims to develop quick-response rover technology they hope will alter the way robots explore the moon and beyond
By Larry Greenemeier | May 23, 2012 | 5
M.I.T. researchers experiment with modular bots smart enough to morph into things placed near them
By Larry Greenemeier | Apr 5, 2012 | 1
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