A robot that runs like a cat
Thanks to the design of its legs, which faithfully mimic feline morphology, EPFL’s four-legged “cheetah-cub robot” shares the advantages of its biological model: it is [...]
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Do Fitness Trackers Work?
Fitness Trackers are the hottest new gadgets–keeping tabs on every movement you make in the hopes of helping you get fit. But do they really [...]
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Creating Forests to Reduce Tsunami Damage
“After 60-plus years of local research, currently in areas inhabited by 92.8% of Japan’s population of 128 million, the remaining evergreen forests consisting of deep [...]
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The World’s Quietest Room
What is the sound of silence? Now thanks to Orfield Labs you can find out. This room has a decibel level of -9.4, but the [...]
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Dynamic target tracking camera system keeps its eye on the ball
This camera system can track very fast moving objects, keeping them in the center of the screen at all times.
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Satechi USB Portable Amazing Humidifier
The Satechi USB Portable Humidifier provides a soothing environment whether you’re at home, at the office or traveling. To use the humidifier, fill a bottle [...]
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MIT’s automated ‘coach’ helps with social interactions
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
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
Mathematics points the way to updating Old Glory if another state joins the union.
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What if Superman Punched You?
The science behind Superman’s punch.
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Best Dads in the Animal Kingdom
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
LED music visualizer using Arduino, msgeq7, and Tlc5940.
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PlayStation 4 Hands-on!
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
Man loses half his finger, builds a “thumb drive” prosthetic to replace it.
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‘Tornado Season’ On The Sun
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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