Katia Vega's tattoos, in which biosensors replace ink, earn the “Sci-fi No Longer” award.
The tech declared ‘coolest’ at SXSW
Toilet-to-tap water gets its first blind taste test
The results will definitely surprise you.
The singing robot (and what it tells us about ourselves)
Hannah Wolfe wants to make us more comfortable with the robots that are increasingly part of our lives.
Wearables could catch heart problems that elude your doctor
Smart watches can detect irregular heartbeats with startling accuracy. Can they predict heart disease?
New ‘4-D goggles’ allow wearers to be ‘touched’ by approaching objects
Reaching through the screen is about to get more extreme.
Why traffic apps make congestion worse
Has your traffic app ever led you into a jam? The solution is smarter apps that actually talk to one another.
A handout or a hand up? How we judge others guides how we help others
When charities emphasize the helplessness of those they assist, it changes how we give.
Scientists create smart windows that actually generate electricity
Scientists have discovered an ideal window material that can block the sun's heat and glare, while generating electricity.
Beyond 5G
A new research center will explore the next, next generation of communications.
Making fuel cells for a fraction of the cost
A newly developed material could slash fuel cells' burdensome price tag.
5 UC alumni entrepreneurs win opportunity to pitch at venture summit
The University of California today (Jan. 16) announced the five finalists of its new “I am a UC Entrepreneur” contest for alumni. The finalists, selected by a panel of prominent investors, have won the opportunity to pitch their startups to more than 600 business leaders and venture capitalists at the third annual 2018 Global Corporate Venturing & Innovation (GCVI) Summit, held in Monterey, Calif., from Jan. 30 to Feb. 1.
Healing burned paws with fish skin
A young mountain lion injured during the Thomas fire receives an innovative therapy to get him back on his feet.