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Stanford researchers have developed a brain-computer interface that allowed a woman to “type” 62 words per minute using only her thoughts.

The RISC-V architecture for microchips is transitioning from a novelty to a major player in the tech world.

Inspired by chemistry observed on the surface of Venus, researchers produced a synthetic material that could improve air quality.

Mercedes-Benz has permission to deploy its Level 3 autonomous driving system, DRIVE PILOT, in Nevada, and California could soon follow.

Since the time of Benjamin Franklin, we’ve looked for ways to control, or at least deflect, lightning strikes. Enter laser-guided lightning.

Maine researchers are testing a new approach to 3D printing homes, swapping out the standard concrete “ink” for a material made of wood waste.

A new generation of elevator technology may soon change the way you ride.

A roundup of major science and tech achievements that flew under the radar in 2022, including new vaccines, advanced solar cells, and more.

Australian researchers have developed a gene drive that renders female mice infertile, opening the door to a new type of pest control.

During a livestreamed event, a Neuralink robot precisely inserted 64 electrode-packed threads into a dummy brain in just 15 minutes.

"SkinKit" smart tattoos are wearable devices that collect data directly from users' bodies and display useful information in real time.

The Russian government is switching from the Windows operating system to the open-source OS Linux and encouraging companies to follow suit.

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