Tokyo’s once-futuristic Nakagin Capsule Tower to be demolished
Peer inside the unique Nakagin Capsule Tower, an iconic Tokyo building which, despite efforts to save it, will be demolished next week......»»
SpaceX’s dramatic 360 video of Starship launch puts you on the launch tower
SpaceX has released a dramatic 360-degree video showing Saturday's launch of the Starship, the world's most powerful rocket......»»
Unlocking the connection between science fiction and patents
Imagine diving into the world of futuristic stories where spaceships soar and gadgets do incredible things. Now, think about how those ideas become real things we use. Camilla Hrdy, professor of intellectual property law, and her co-author, former Ak.....»»
Daily deals Nov. 15: Apple TV $79, 32% off Magic Keyboard Folio, Apple accessories from $9.99, 68% off HTC VR headset, more
Today's top deals include 32% off an August Home Smart lock, 51% off a leather link Apple Watch band, $450 off a Lenovo Legion Tower 5i gaming desktop, up to 55% off Netgear WiFi products, and more.Save on Apple Keyboard FoliosThe AppleInsider staff.....»»
Engineering bacteria to biosynthesize intricate protein complexes
Protein cages found within microbes help its contents weather the harsh intracellular environment—an observation that has many bioengineering applications. Tokyo Tech researchers have recently developed an innovative bioengineering approach that us.....»»
Scientists Have Been Freezing Corals for Decades. Now They"re Learning How to Wake Them Up
Deep-frozen corals, cryopreserved in the hope of restoring ocean ecosystems, are growing up. Could the futuristic technique eventually save dying reefs?.....»»
Napleton dealership family buys well-known office tower in Chicago suburbs
The family that owns Napleton Automotive Group paid $60 million for the property, well known as the tallest building in Illinois outside of Chicago......»»
The iPhone’s futuristic satellite tech isn’t coming to Android any time soon
Qualcomm has killed an ambitious project that sought to bring Apple-like satellite connectivity feature to Android phones, but there's still some hope......»»
Rocket Report: Tough times for Astra and Virgin; SpaceX upgrading launch pad
The world's busiest launch pad will soon be capable of supporting astronaut flights. Enlarge / The crew access arm was installed this week on a new tower SpaceX has built at Space Launch Complex-40. (credit: SpaceX) Welc.....»»
"Hot" new form of microscopy examines materials using evanescent waves
Microscopes usually use backscattered radiation to create images, but a research group from the Institute of Industrial Science at the University of Tokyo is developing a new method to study materials using the faint light they emit, generated by hea.....»»
Flash sale knocks $400 off this Lenovo gaming PC with an RTX 3060
The Lenovo Legion Tower 5i has all the features and hardware you could want for gaming. It's on sale now at Lenovo for a limited time only......»»
Japan"s slow walk to EVs starts to look wise
Japan's automaker put on an EV extravaganza at Tokyo's auto show in an admission that EVs are a 'missing piece' of their technology toolboxes, but executives defend their deliberate, go-slow EV rollouts as being "just in time" to meet sustainable mar.....»»
Toyota shows electric concepts at Tokyo show, but it may never build them
But an internal combustion engine-powered commercial van is going into production. Enlarge / Toyota CEO and President Kaji Sato on stage with the FT-Se (left) and FT-3e (right) concepts. (credit: Toyota) Toyota provided.....»»
Lexus LF-ZC and LF-ZL concepts show extreme aero can look extremely good
Welcome to 2026 and the future of Lexus as an all-electric brand. Enlarge / The Lexus LF-ZC on display at the Tokyo Auto Show. (credit: Tim Stevens) Toyota provided flights from Newark, New Jersey, to Tokyo, Japan, and f.....»»
NASA’s Artemis II moon capsule receives vital component
Next year's crewed Artemis II moon mission took an important step forward recently when NASA integrated a vital component with the Orion spacecraft......»»
Deep learning solves long-standing challenges in identification of nanoparticle shape
Innovation Center of NanoMedicine has announced with The University of Tokyo that a group led by Prof. Takanori Ichiki, Research Director of iCONM, proposed a new property evaluation method of nanoparticles' shape anisotropy that solves long-standing.....»»
Need the RTX 4080? This Lenovo PC is $640 off and comes with one
Upgrade your gaming setup with a major discount at Lenovo, where you can get a high performance build of the Legion Tower 7i for $2,350......»»
Daily deals Oct. 22: M1 MacBook Air $799, Apple Watch Ultra $694, 3 free months of Sirius XM, more
Today's hottest deals include $70 off an M2 Mac mini, a Baseus portable charger for $15, 62% off HiFiMan Sundara Hi-Fi headphones, 64% off a Rosewill Vortex midt-tower computer case, and more.The AppleInsider staff combs the internet for top-notch ba.....»»
Varda looks to Australia after delays in obtaining US reentry approval
“It’s always been in the plan, but we definitely accelerated this.” Enlarge / Artist's illustration of Varda's reentry capsule. (credit: Varda Space Industries) Varda Space Industries says it has reached an agreeme.....»»
Honda, GM-backed Cruise take on Tokyo with commercial robotaxi service from 2026
Launching Cruise's driverless ride-hailing service in one of the world's biggest, busiest cities represents a step forward for autonomous driving development in Japan, where local players typically trail pioneering tech companies in the U.S. or China.....»»
Honda, GM-backed Cruise to commercialize robotaxis in Tokyo
Launching Cruise’s driverless ride-hailing service in one of the world’s biggest, busiest cities represents a step forward for autonomous driving development in Japan, where local players typically trail pioneering tech companies in the U.S. or C.....»»