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

3D Printing

Scientists 3D print human tissue in space

A new bioprinter is proven to work in space. Researchers demonstrated they could 3D print human tissue cells on the International Space Station.

Teresa Carey

Fashion

Digital IDs add transparency to fashion

With RFID tags, clothing’s new “digital identity” could be the key to circularity in fashion.

Teresa Carey

The most impressive language generator yet

OpenAI’s GPT-3 is currently the talk of Twitter. The powerful language generator is writing everything from sci-fi to code.

B. David Zarley

VR experience aims to change people’s perspective of Earth

SpaceVR is trying to recreate the mind-altering “overview effect” experienced by astronauts using a float tank and VR headset.

Kristin Houser

Global Development

Loon is beaming balloon-based internet to Kenya

The Loon balloon-based internet platform looks to bring connectivity to those without it. The first commercial deployment is taking place high above Kenya.

B. David Zarley

Urban Living

Life, liberty, and the pursuit of internet

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Should internet access be a human right? 42 million Americans still don’t have reliable access, but the pandemic has kickstarted initiatives to change that.

Doug Dais

Food

3D-printed vegan steak is heading to restaurants in 2020

Israeli startup Redefine Meat has announced the Alt-Steak, a plant-based vegan steak that it claims mimics the texture and taste of beef.

Kristin Houser

Accessibility

This haptic suit lets you 'hear' music through your skin

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It’s been nearly impossible for the deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing to experience live music together. The use of a haptic suit may finally change that.

Doug Dais

Coronavirus

Ford factory workers rally to build ventilators for a nation in need

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Ford Motor Company is putting its equipment and employees to work to counteract the extreme ventilator shortage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Doug Dais

Oceans

This magnetic sponge may be the key to oil spill cleanup

A new magnetic sponge makes the job of oil spill cleanup safer for the environment.

Teresa Carey

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