This near-Earth asteroid is 4.2 billion years old and nearly indestructible
By analyzing just three dust particles, researchers learned that the rubble pile asteroid Itokawa is 4.2 billion years old and hard to kill.
New brain implant breaks record for turning thoughts into text
Stanford researchers have developed a brain-computer interface that allowed a woman to “type” 62 words per minute using only her thoughts.
Series | Hard Reset
The bionic 3rd thumb anyone can add to their hand 12:01 We flew to the UK to learn more about the designer 3D-printing third thumbs.
How to bring the entire world online 8:15
500 billion devices will be online by 2030. Here’s how that connectivity can power a sustainable future.
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Series | Operation: Reimagine Surgery
Performing complex surgeries with single-incision robotics 5:37 These surgeons are among the first to adopt the latest approach to robotic surgery. Here’s what they’ve learned.
In partnership with Intuitive
Series | Hard Reset
Hacking the Anthropocene with survivalist robots 12:27 0% of our ocean floors have never been studied. This robot sailboat is unlocking the most treacherous parts.
Series | Just Might Work
Inside Wisk: The flying taxi ending traffic 7:51 Over 1,300 test flights in, Wisk’s self-flying taxi will transform city commutes by 2028.
Series | Hard Reset Gift Guide
10 books about building the future from Hard Reset 13:33 As part of making Hard Reset, we encounter a ton of fascinating, boundary-pushing books. Here are our 10 favorites, great for gift giving.
Series | Hard Reset Gift Guide
Translator earbuds, a DIY laptop & more futuristic tech from Hard Reset 9:07 Bring home the future for the holidays with these 4 futuristic personal tech gifts — each with a product review from our director, Nick Tucker.
Series | Hard Reset Gift Guide
4 gift ideas from the future 7:58 From a VR headset to full body motion capture suit, here are 4 items making the metaverse a reality.
Series | Hard Reset Gift Guide
LEGO, Mark Rober class & CRISPR kit: 5 futuristic gifts from Hard Reset 9:12 The LEGO BOOST toolbox, a Mark Rober Arduino course, and more — here are 5 great gifts for lifelong learners.
Series | Hard Reset Gift Guide
6 futuristic food gifts from Hard Reset 12:25 Give smarter gifts to food lovers with these 6 amazing items — indoor vertical farming kit, distilling kit, and more.
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