An event on Lake Tahoe promises "world class minds, radical innovation and kickass rock 'n roll". And solutions to the biodiversity crisis, too.

Alphabet, Google's parent company, is experimenting with a new energy storage technology.

The modular robot could swim through bodies of water to detect and find the source of pollutants.

The sensors could be placed in people's homes to detect pathogens or pollutants.

The device is so thin it could be woven into fabric without changing the feel of it.

Werner Sobek puts a negligee on a concrete pipe and it's not just for looks.

The robot finds even tiny leaks so that they can be fixed before they become a catastrophic problem.

Psychologist Sherry Turkle wants people to create strict physical boundaries for phone usage, in the interest of saving real conversation.

The material can also heal itself to keep medical devices running indefinitely.

Humans should be proud of these inventions, for they enable us to live gently and efficiently on Earth.

The process is so efficient it extracts all of the potential energy from the food scraps.

The unique paint could provide clean power to homes at a low cost.

The anti-poaching technology uses sensors to detect gun shots and send exact locations to authorities.

The old batteries will get a new life and will cut costs for home energy systems.

The material could also one day charge our devices.

A new study tries to pick a winner.

Hanging out on your computer during holidays can actually impede your ability to retain memories.

Pick up your Marbles and go home