Attacking climate change requires reimagining our buildings and vehicles as intelligent systems. And it all starts with a smart motor.

1.5 million New Yorkers lack access to high-speed internet. Can a DIY mesh internet network change that?

Cannabis was an ancient building material. Now it’s legal again – and coming to a home near you.

Disposable tech is part of big tech’s business model. This engineer is fighting back by creating a DIY laptop anyone can repair on their own.

A greener future by 2035 is in arm’s reach with this new tech decarbonizing the transportation industry.

Rehab, re-centering, and rebirth: it’s the true story of a Gen Z CEO who wanted to spearhead a movement for better period care.

Our economy was designed to exclude and exploit people of color. These entrepreneurs are working to level the scales.

Vertical farming is a radical new way to feed our growing population sustainably. But can it replace traditional farming?

By 2050 there will be more plastic than fish in the ocean. But biomaterials may be the solution.

This American city was ranked one of the worst for the success of black-owned businesses. Can these young entrepreneurs change that?

You could be flying electric by 2023.

The U.S. Energy Department estimates that tankless water heaters can be up to 34% more efficient than conventional storage water heaters – cutting your annual heating costs by 40%.

Kelp is a superfood that’s grown totally sustainable. But will people be willing to replace burgers with seaweed?

A grassroots approach to vaccine education is happening in the heart of the civil rights movement in Alabama. Does this church hold the key to overcoming medical mistrust?

Bionic arms used to cost $80,000. Now, a young engineer has lowered the cost by over 90%.

The world is changing. It’s time the news changed with it.

The mission to end world hunger is one of today’s most pressing challenges. Here’s how big data is helping solve it.

Everytable is scaling access to wealth through a healthy fast food revolution.

By turning ashes into diamonds, Eterneva is creating a new way to carry the memory of our loved ones with us long after their death.

VR theme park experiences are adding a new dimension to an industry that’s long relied on 20th-century technology.

Psychedelic therapy could bring the ancient healing powers of drugs like DMT into mental health clinics.

Would you eat lab-grown chicken meat? This Singapore restaurant is the first to serve cell-cultured meat to diners.

Many of the world’s top surgeons are learning first-hand what they can do with surgical robots — and it’s unlocking a new era in health care.

Liquid Death is shifting consumer mindsets toward canned water through radically imaginative marketing that is frightening to some, but entertaining to most.

These biohackers plan to give away their instructions for how to make insulin for free.

After a tragic loss, Rick Smith wanted to find a way to help end gun violence, and in 1993 he brought the TASER device to the market. 30 years later, he believes they’re closer than ever to “making the bullet obsolete…”

A new kind of wristband is about to enter the wearable tech scene — the first haptic GPS for the blind.

If adopted globally, concentrated solar power could make major waves in manufacturing, not to mention prevent wars over oil and mitigate climate change.

Flikshop is on a mission to make it as easy as possible to send postcards to prison. Founded by a formerly incarcerated individual, the company is keeping families connected to help reduce recidivism.

Is there such a thing as healthy sugar? Food scientists in Israel are hacking the sugar molecule itself – eliminating the need for subpar alternatives.

The tech behind automated drone delivery is still being developed, but with advances like these, next-generation shipping methods are just on the horizon.

Jason Barnes lost his arm in a horrible accident. Then he became the fastest drummer in the world…

The incredible movement of shared designs and tech that’s making prosthetics better and cheaper for everyone.

How do you bounce back from a life-changing car accident? Adam Gorlitsky decided he would break a world record.

Alec McMorris is testing one of the world’s most advanced prosthetics – an AI powered bionic leg.

After losing part of his arm to cancer, Johnny now has one of the world’s most advanced prosthetics.

For years, there was no diagnosis, no treatment, and no cure — because his son’s disease had never been seen before. That wasn’t going to stop this dad.

A brain implant connected to electrodes could offer hope to those who have lost function in their limbs.

Through “passive haptic learning”, these gloves can teach you how to play the piano in an hour. Braille in four hours. Now researchers want to see if victims of traumatic brain injuries can use these gloves to re-learn critical skills.

Touch is a sensation that connects us all. This scientist created electronic skin that lets people with prosthetic limbs feel.

Part Wheelchair. Part Robot. Is this the future of accessibility?

Walking after complete spinal cord injury used to be a far-fetched dream. But, with advances in spinal cord implants for paralysis, even paraplegics have been able to regain mobility and walk again.

Psychedelic therapy could bring the ancient healing powers of drugs like DMT into mental health clinics.

Microdosing is the no-flowers-in-your-hair practice of regularly taking minimal amounts of hallucinogenic substances. Although it’s currently illegal, millions of dollars are being poured into further research.

Over a 10 year period, Dominic Milton Trott self-administered 157 psychoactive drugs and documented his experiences on each one. He then created the book, The Drug Users Bible, to inform curious minds about safe drug use.

Commonly known as a party drug, ketamine’s powerful effects on the brain have led doctors to further explore its medical potential. Now, the animal anesthetic is providing relief and hope for people with severe depression.

When typical medications simply aren’t doing enough to manage their children’s symptoms, mothers like Jenni Mai are turning to medical marijuana. But with current regulations, parents are having to become pharmacists for their own families, and some are even moving across the country so they can legally access cannabis.