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February 5, 2015

Wonderful robotic world of bionics

Rise of the machines? New research could pave the way to machines built from biological materials.

February 5, 2015

Incredible robots: The military's marvelous machines

Our military's robot reinforcements come in all shapes and sizes: robots that scout the enemy, defuse bombs, and lead the frontline. From killer drones to cockroach spies, the future of our military might lies in the metal hands of the machines.

February 5, 2015

This now exists: email you can smell

For the first time, a smell has been sent across the Atlantic.

February 5, 2015

11 science and tech artifacts that are up for grabs

From one of the earliest Apple computers to letters from Charles Darwin and Albert Einstein, collectors can buy a piece of history on Oct. 22 when Bonhams holds its history of science auction. For an estimated $300,000 to $500,000, you could walk away from the New York auction with an Apple-1 computer built by Steve Wozniak in 1976. Also up for grabs is the extensive archive of pioneering astronomer, photographer, and telescope designer George Willis Ritchey, with an estimated auction value between $450,000 and $550,000. Other hot items include the Charles Darwin letter on Barnacle sex, with an estimated value between $20,000 and $30,000. A 6-inch thick Manhattan Project viewing window, valued at $150,000 to $250,000, will also be auctioned.   The auction house estimates that the 288 items in the sale will raise around $2 million when they go under the hammer. Follow James Rogers on Twitter @jamesjrogers

February 5, 2015

Year of the smart gear

In 2013, smartphones were out and smart watches were in. From the Samsung Galaxy Gear to Google Glass and even a patent for a smart bra, 2013 was the year of the smart gear.

January 28, 2015

See the world through the eyes of a hipster in Instaglasses

Designer Markus Gerke has unveiled a new vision for the old-school spectacle that will let you view the world through Instagram filters. He calls them Instaglasses.

January 13, 2015

A brief history of invisibility

Every day, scientists take one step closer to developing materials that could render people and objects invisible. Harry Potter's invisibility cloak and Star Trek's cloaking devices may soon turn from science fiction to fact.

January 13, 2015

Awesome tech you can't buy yet

At any given moment there are approximately a zillion crowdfunding campaigns on the Web. There’s no shortage of weird, ambitious, and downright stupid projects out there. We’re here to bring you a quick roundup of the best -- but you'll find lots more cool stuff at DigitalTrends.com.

January 13, 2015

20 inventions that could change our world

650 projects from 18 different countries have been trimmed down to a final list of 20 inventions that promise to change our world. Here are 12 of the finalists for the 2013 James Dyson Awards. A winner will be chosen on November 7th and awarded $45,000. For the the full list of winners visit JamesDysonAward.org.

January 13, 2015

Meet the new $100 bill

The newly designed $100 bill showcases a slew of new anti-counterfeiting features including 3D security ribbons and threads, color-shifting numbers, hidden microprint text and subtle watermark images.