Scientists and engineers are trying to understand how the brain works in order to tackle mental disorders and improve quality of life.

Engineers are literally extending the reach of brains…allowing them to send signals that can operate machines and open up new human potential.

A team of engineers at Google is working to give machines the ability to learn…with the aim of improving products and services.

College students from across the country came to on Capitol Hill on April 27 with posters highlighting their research. One is a student from the University of Maryland Baltimore County who wants to use existing technology to improve the nation’s infrastructure.

The dream of creating a fully-immersive and convincing virtual reality may still be in the future, but engineers at Oculus say we’re getting closer.

In one section of town, DC pedestrians are generating renewable energy…and may not even know it.

Human organs must be used for transplant soon after removal, but freezing them often causes damage. Engineers are developing a solution.

This summer, teams of US college students will compete with counterparts in other countries at a “Shark Tank”-like business plan competition aimed at tackling the biggest issues of our time.

This summer, teams of US college students will compete with counterparts in other countries at a “Shark Tank”-like business plan competition aimed at tackling the biggest issues of our time.

Access to clean, salt-free water is challenging in many parts of the world. A new system may make desalination of water easier.