july 2009

Using electrochemical machining, steel can be molded with a soft, cheap piece of tin without any physical contact

Pre-fab panels instead of a wood frame save cash and energy

Greenbird smashes a decade-old speed record for wind-powered craft

This month marks the 40th anniversary of humankind’s first steps on the moon. Auspiciously timed is Craig Nelson’s new book, … Continued

This is not your typical light show. The neon light piping into the brain of a mouse with Parkinson’s disease … Continued

Gaming grows up, moves out

At 245 pounds, Japan's Twendy-One is sturdy enough to lift its elderly patients clear off the ground, and force sensors in its fingertips and humanlike joints mean it can do...

Versatile robots will rule the heavens, or at least ensure that they run efficiently

A shrunken speedster revs up

Best. Giveaway. Ever. Geek rock star Jonathon Coulton answers your questions, and shares his wares, right here on PopSci.com