Posted 05.28.2010 at 3:08 pm
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This Week in the Future, May 24 - 28, 2010
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Here at PopSci, we're all about dreams of tomorrow. Sure, the future doesn't look too bright for that pill-popping waterslide rider, but that mutant Venus Flytrap probably feels otherwise.
Here are some of our favorite stories this week:
- How It Works: A Computerized, Looping Waterslide
- Invention Awards: A Box That Keeps Plants Hydrated in the Desert
- Stem-Cell Dental Implants Grow New Teeth Right In Your Mouth
- New Method Could Print Out Prescription Pills to Order
As always, leave a comment to win this drawing on a shirt. If you can't wait, buy the shirt here. Have a good weekend everyone!
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