These Soccer Balls and Jump Ropes Can Generate Power
Uncharted Play, a New York City-based startup, enables children in developing countries to build reserves of energy through play
A Flexible Circuit Has Been Injected Into Living Brains
Tested on mice, the rolled mesh fits inside a syringe and unfurls to monitor brain activity
These New Computer Chips Are Made From Wood
A new technique replaces the bulk of smartphone-friendly microchips with a transparent, flexible material made from wood pulp
Five Wild Ideas: From a Vest for Weight Loss to an Electric Skateboard
Plus, building blocks for children inspired by Archimedes
Hacking the Human Body With Temporary Tattoos and Tiny Implants
Using electrical charges to treat diseases, from diabetes to obesity, is picking up speed
Five Wild Ideas That Just Got Funded
Five Wild Ideas That Just Got Funded: From A Fitbit for Dogs to Soap Jewelry
Not to mention, a bizarre bike-treadmill hybrid meant to reduce the strain on runners’ joints
This Smart Battery Sends a Message to Your Phone When Your Smoke Detector Sounds
It also alerts you weeks in advance of dying—sparing you from that annoying chirp
Artificial Skin Could Help Prosthesis Wearers Feel, For Real
A new polymer with a lattice of embedded sensors is sensitive to heat, humidity and pressure
Cigarette Butts Could Help Power Future Devices
South Korean researchers have found a simple way to turn toxic trash into high-performance supercapacitors
This Bench in Boston Will Charge Your Phone While It Collects Environmental Data
These solar-powered benches aren’t just made for sitting
You Can Read All 17,198 of Susan Sontag’s Emails
She sent emails with subject lines like “Whassup?”
No Outlet, No Problem: This New Technology Could Power Your Gadgets Wirelessly
A startup says its innovative system can deliver power to devices up to 7 feet away
Eight Million Tons of Illegal E-Waste Is Smuggled Into China Each Year
Despite the health and environmental issues, a thriving black market makes China the world’s biggest e-waste importer
The Timekeeping Tech that Keeps the Olympics Fair
Modern starting pistols are more Buck Rogers than Dirty Harry
X-Ray Art: A Deeper Look at Everyday Objects
Brit Hugh Turvey adds his artistic touch to x-rays of suitcases, old shirts and a host of other subjects
Will These Augmented-Reality Contact Lenses Replace Your Smartphone?
A little known startup showcases a wearable technology that generates an interactive display right before your eyes
This Clear, Flexible Electronic Circuit Can Fit on the Surface of a Contact Lens
The technology could someday be used in implantable medical devices or environmental sensors
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