Hard Tech

A close-up of an engine test firing, showcasing various connected hoses and cables, with the engine emitting blue flames from the nozzle, reminiscent of a powerful jet engine.

Ian Brooke wants to revolutionize flight as we know it

This Y Combinator-backed startup has invented a new kind of jet engine, radically more efficient and versatile than anything before it.

Ross Pomeroy

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Batteries

Solid-state batteries are finally making their way out of the lab

Solid-state batteries could soon challenge lithium-ion as the dominant tech for powering smartphones, EVs, and more.

Kristin Houser

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Employment

“Cybersecurity shortage” could reach 85 million workers by 2030

The global talent shortage could reach 85 million workers by 2030, causing approximately $8.5 trillion in unrealized annual revenue.

Michelle Meineke | Senior Writer | World Economic Forum

Hacking

How Ukraine has defended itself against cyberattacks – lessons for the US

Russian hackers stepped up their efforts against Ukraine in the run-up to the 2022 invasion, but with notably different results.

Robert Peacock

From drugs to chemical weapons with a flip of an AI switch

AI drug discovery models can be repurposed to darker ends — instead of discovering new treatments, they could create thousands of brand new chemical weapons.

Sachin Rawat

Inventions

Squid skin inspires heat-regulating coffee cup

Inspired by squid skin, UC Irvine engineers have created a cheap, easy-to-recycle material that can be “tuned” to regulate heat.

Kristin Houser

Transportation

This new “levitating” Chinese train will be the fastest in the world

It would only take 2.5 hours to travel from Beijing to Shanghai, a journey of more than 1,000 km or 620 miles.

Reuters Staff | World Economic Forum

3D Printing

3D-printed prosthetic helps big bird beat cancer

After removing part of a great hornbill bird’s casque, Florida veterinarians replaced it with a 3D-printed prosthetic.

Kristin Houser

Computer Science

Credit card-sized device focuses terahertz energy to generate high-resolution images

The advance may enable real-time imaging devices that are smaller, cheaper, and more robust than other systems.

Adam Zewe | MIT News Office

Drones

Giant cyborg cockroach could be the best search-and-rescue bot

The cyborg cockroaches are outfitted with sensors that can identify heat, carbon dioxide, and body movements.

Stephen Johnson

Drones

Medical drones to transport blood being rushed to Ukraine

Medical drones are being rushed to Ukraine to help residents get the medical supplies they need in the midst of the war with Russia.

Kristin Houser

Cars

Can my electric car power my house? Not yet for most drivers, but vehicle-to-home charging is coming

Want to help protect the environment, save money on gasoline, or try out the latest technology? Try powering your house with your car.

Seth Blumsack

Drones

This bird-like drone can perch on branches, catch objects

Inspired by birds' perching abilities, researchers developed a drone with a bird-like structure that can land on a wide array of objects.

Stephen Johnson

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