University of Tokyo’s Dragon Drone Transforms While Midair

Calling the University of Tokyo’s new drone the Dragon doesn’t just reference its form, the name is also an acronym short for “Dual-rotor embedded multilink Robot with the Ability of multi-deGree-of-freedom aerial transformatiON.” Composed of several small drones, powered by a pair of ducted fans that can thrust in almost any direction, the high-flyer can autonomously change shape to navigate certain spaces. Watch a video …

Debut Interview Series, “One Joint With”

When editorial platform One Joint With makes reference to the “higher conversations” found on their site, they’re being quite literal. Founder Alyssa Shapiro’s interviews with a broad range of cultural subjects have been conducted while sharing a joint. From Fetty Wap to Bria Vinaite from “The Florida Project,” the debut series features open, honest discussions—including, but not limited to, the subjects’ relationship to weed. It’s …

Advancements in 3D Human Heart Organoids

Companies like Hong Kong’s Novoheart and New York’s Tara Biosystems are producing miniature hearts that, as Wired points out, can not only save lives but also save money in scientific research. These creations (the former, pea-sized and the latter, a flat, petri-dish version) react to some types of treatment similar to the way a human heart would. Organoid technology isn’t new but the successful biological …