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MIT’s automated ‘coach’ helps with social interactions 0 commentsSocial

MIT’s automated ‘coach’ helps with social interactions

June 17, 2013 at 7:59 am

New software developed at MIT can be used to help people practice their interpersonal skills until they feel more comfortable with situations such as a [...]

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The Scientific Secret of Strength and Muscle Growth 0 commentsScience

The Scientific Secret of Strength and Muscle Growth

June 17, 2013 at 7:58 am

What if I told you that superhuman strength may be possible in the near future?

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How to Design a 51-Star Flag 0 commentsMathematics

How to Design a 51-Star Flag

June 17, 2013 at 7:57 am

Mathematics points the way to updating Old Glory if another state joins the union.

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What if Superman Punched You? 0 commentsEnergy

What if Superman Punched You?

June 14, 2013 at 9:42 am

The science behind Superman’s punch.

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Best Dads in the Animal Kingdom 0 commentsOffbeat

Best Dads in the Animal Kingdom

June 14, 2013 at 9:39 am

In honor of Father’s Day, we’re taking some time to salute the greatest dads in the animal kingdom.

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LED music visualizer 0 commentsDesign

LED music visualizer

June 14, 2013 at 9:36 am

LED music visualizer using Arduino, msgeq7, and Tlc5940.

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PlayStation 4 Hands-on! 0 commentsElectronics

PlayStation 4 Hands-on!

June 13, 2013 at 9:55 am

Hands on with the PS4, controller and gameplay from E3 2013! With a price of $399 and full support for used games as well as [...]

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Man’s Finger Is A Hard Drive 0 commentsGadgets

Man’s Finger Is A Hard Drive

June 13, 2013 at 9:50 am

Man loses half his finger, builds a “thumb drive” prosthetic to replace it.

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‘Tornado Season’ On The Sun 0 commentsScience

‘Tornado Season’ On The Sun

June 13, 2013 at 9:46 am

For a 38 hour spell (June 3-4, 2013) the Solar Dynamics Observatory captured plasma whirling through a magnetic dance across the Sun’s surface. Multiple ‘sun [...]

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Nature’s 3D Printer – Cocoon in Rainforest 0 commentsEnvironment

Nature’s 3D Printer – Cocoon in Rainforest

June 12, 2013 at 11:00 am

This type of cocoon is known as a “open-network cocoon” and is unlike other cocoons in that it doesn’t completely enclose the pupa in silk. [...]

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Beer & Biodiversity 0 commentsEnvironment

Beer & Biodiversity

June 12, 2013 at 10:27 am

See how both breweries and the forest fight for resources to survive.

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20 Searches (through Glass) 0 commentsGadgets

20 Searches (through Glass)

June 12, 2013 at 10:04 am

One of the most magical things about Google Glass is its ability to get you the answers you want almost instantly. As soon as you [...]

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Green energy innovation in Rwanda 0 commentsEnergy

Green energy innovation in Rwanda

June 11, 2013 at 10:15 am

Thrifty, grassroots innovations in rural Rwanda are key to providing clean electricity to the country’s residents. Now, the government too is supporting a few such [...]

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Apple Introducing iOS 7 – Official Video 0 commentsApple

Apple Introducing iOS 7 – Official Video

June 11, 2013 at 9:58 am

Apple released its latest operating system, iOS 7, bringing a brand new look and features.

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New Device Spots Bacteria Behind The Eardrum 0 commentsScience

New Device Spots Bacteria Behind The Eardrum

June 11, 2013 at 9:53 am

Detecting biofilms can better diagnose and treat chronic ear infections.

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