New 3-D display takes the eye fatigue out of virtual reality

A new type of 3-D display could solve the long-standing problem eye fatigue when using VR and AR equipment by greatly improving the viewing comfort of these wearable devices.

Scientists call for immediate halt to consumer use of two widespread chemicals

The declaration signed by more than 200 scientists and medical professionals from around the world states that Triclosan and Triclocarban may pose grave risks to human health and the environment.

Long-read sequencing 'illuminates' inaccessible parts of the genome

Now, for the first time, Stanford University researchers have used long-read, whole genome sequencing to diagnose a patient.

Personalized Exoskeletons Are Making Strides Toward a Man-Machine Interface

By designing adaptable machines that learn on the fly, researchers hope to create exoskeleton systems that will help to move faster and farther.

Updated Kepler catalog contains 219 new exoplanet candidates

NASA’s Kepler space telescope team has identified 219 new planet candidates, 10 of which are near-Earth size and in the habitable zone of their star

Why Interstellar Travel Will Be Possible Sooner Than You Think

The Breakthrough Starshot Initiative's purpose goes far beyond the Moon. The project seeks to travel to the nearest stars.

First Ultra-Accessible Waterpark for the Disabled Just Opened its Doors in US

America’s first ultra-accessible waterpark has just opened its doors to the public. Every visitor with disabilities is given free admission.

Singapore's new airport has the world's largest indoor waterfall

The 134,000 square meter addition to Singapore‘s main airport is expected to wow travelers with an environment unlike any other. It is expecting completion in early 2019.

New Calculation Could Spell Trouble For a Popular Theory of the Universe's Origin

When running Hawking and Hartles’ as well as Vilenkin’s, math, the new team didn’t get the teeny quantum fluctuations required to create today’s universe.

New method proposed for 3-D through-wall imaging

Researchers have given the first demonstration of 3-D imaging of objects through walls using ordinary wireless signal.

Sustainable ethanol from carbon dioxide

A recent discovery could lead to a new, more sustainable way to make ethanol without corn or other crops.

AI Is Rapidly Transforming the Health Care Industry

From the biggest companies in Silicon Valley to Boston-based startups, the tech sector is transforming the way doctors diagnose and respond to a wide array of illnesses.

This Interactive Map Forecasts Deadly Heat Waves Due to Climate Change

Hot weather is the number one summertime killer in much of the world — and the number of these deadly heat waves is only going to increase.

Experiment devoted to neutron star research installed on space station

A NASA instrument built to help astronomers learn about the structure and behavior of neutron stars has been mounted to the International Space Station.

France aims to roll out world's first autonomous high-speed trains within 7 years

French rail company SNCF is working on drone trains, or driverless high-speed trains, which they hope to start testing in 2019.