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.
Aerospace
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
A gloved hand holds a pair of tweezers gripping a small black square object against a background with concentric circles.
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
Silhouette of jagged cybersecurity rock formations against a vibrant yellow sky at dusk.
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
fastest internet speed
Inventions
Japan breaks world record for fastest internet speed
Kristin Houser
eco-toilet
Blockchain
This eco-toilet pays for human waste in digital currency
Jesse Damiani
artificial skin
Biology
Printing embedded tech in artificial skin just got easier
Jesse Damiani
AI
Chinese canon employees must pass an AI smile test to go to work
Teresa Carey
ai prediction
AI
TV shows train AI to predict human behavior
Jesse Damiani
insect-sized robot
Robotics
Insect-sized robot can run like a cheetah
Kristin Houser
predict suicide attempts
AI
Can AI cameras predict suicide attempts at bridges?
Kristin Houser
new crispr technology
CRISPR
New CRISPR tech could help us create superior crops of the future
Kristin Houser
toyota's cleaning robot
Robotics
Toyota’s cleaning robot shows off its new skills
Kristin Houser
Vibrating Navigation System
Accessibility
Honda startup equips shoes with vibrating navigation system
Kristin Houser