How VR can trick your brain without making you sick
A new study has shown that virtual reality (VR) can fool your sense of movement much more than we thought—without making you feel dizzy...
Your skin is talking – and this new device can listen
Researchers at Northwestern University have created a tiny, wearable device that can "listen" to the gases your skin gives off — and what it...
How trustworthy is your fitness tracker score
Millions of people now start their day with a number—a "readiness" score, a "body battery"" level or a measure of "strain""—delivered by the wearable...
This tiny brain sensor you can wear every day
Researchers at Georgia Tech have created a nearly invisible brain sensor that could make using brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) in everyday life a reality.
This new...
Scientists create 3D holograms images you can grab
For the first time, scientists have created holograms in mid-air that you can actually touch and move with your hands—no virtual reality glasses needed.
This...
New tree gum could make supercapacitors last a lifetime
A sticky substance from trees in India might hold the secret to making energy storage devices called supercapacitors last much longer and become more...
Ultra-thin heat pipe could make phones faster and slimmer
A team of scientists from Nagoya University in Japan has created a powerful new cooling device that could change the future of smartphones and...
Invisible light sends the Internet across Eindhoven at record speed
In a major tech breakthrough, researchers in Eindhoven have used invisible light to send data wirelessly across the city at an incredibly fast speed.
A...
New tool could bring your favorite real-world items to life in virtual worlds
Have you ever wished you could bring your favorite childhood toy or a special item into a virtual world—not just how it looks, but...
How sea sponges are inspiring tiny, powerful lenses for better imaging
Deep in the ocean, sea sponges grow beautiful, glass-like skeletons that are both strong and light.
These structures are made from a natural glass called...