Wealth inequality is a catchphrase that, in recent years, has been bandied about with ever-increasing frequency. While it’s largely recognized to be a problem by everyone but the tiny sliver of the population that qualifies as the superrich, few solutions have been put into place to try and solve it. In the United States at least, part of the struggle ...

Sci-fi movies have long promised an eventful future filled with spaceships and worker robots. Surprisingly enough, not everything from sci-fi movies is fantasy. Sure, we don’t have anti-gravity landspeeders yet, but check out this list for swanky gizmos from sci-fi movies that have already become a reality: 1.       Robots Who doesn’t love R2D2, C3PO and Wall-E? The number of sci-fi ...

It may feel like summer just started, but the school year has started for many students. Parents and educators alike are already jotting down their needs for the school year and looking out for back-to-school shopping deals. Today’s back to school lists, however, are in stark contrast to those just a few years ago – pencils, notebooks, pens. As has ...

Robotics aren’t a new phenomenon in healthcare; after all, the FDA approved the DaVinci surgical robot 15 years ago. But the field has made huge advances over the past decade, and robotics are now tackling major challenges in healthcare. Robotics are now used for testing and diagnostics, prosthetics development, physical therapy, and health monitoring. Here’s a look at four ways ...

Xenex uses a super powered UV light to kill any harmful little beings trying to dig their way into your body. While the bot isn't guaranteed to kill every last germ hiding in every little corner, it does do a pretty good job of disinfecting a hospital room.

Have you ever wondered what your favorite Disney / Pixar character would be like if they were real? Well, if your favorite character is Wall-E then you don't have to wonder anymore!

Technology is taking over, there is no doubt about it, but in some stores technology is getting a little more...creepy. A lot of people wonder about big brother taking over, and a recent news story from NPR exemplifies a shift towards "big brother is watching" society.

Making technology in to art is not a new trend but it is new to many people. Take a look at these incredible pieces of art made from technology.

Produced by manufacturing company Tosy, the DiscoRobo will dance in response to music. It even has heart-shaped adorable LED eyes just to let you know how much it loves you.

Researchers at MIT, Harvard and Northeastern University have created an incredible new robot prototype that actually simulates a pretty high level of intelligence. The robot uses an Android phone for its "brain", which is connected to a virtual cloud.