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A New Fleet Of Robot Asteroid Prospectors Will Launch By 2015
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A New Fleet Of Robot Asteroid Prospectors Will Launch By 2015

The fleet will later 3-D print parts in space.

Will This Fish Transform Medicine?
Diseases

Will This Fish Transform Medicine?

Why the tiny zebrafish is becoming many researchers’ favorite animal

How To Build A Hero
DARPA

How To Build A Hero

Humans regularly lose their lives rushing into disaster zones. Now engineers are racing to build robots that can take their place.

A Huge Burst Of Gamma Rays Hit Earth–And No One Noticed
Space

A Huge Burst Of Gamma Rays Hit Earth–And No One Noticed

Scientists think a nearby collision of neutron stars could explain the undocumented onslaught of high-energy radiation in the eighth century

FYI: Why Would Someone Create A Fake Internet Girlfriend?
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FYI: Why Would Someone Create A Fake Internet Girlfriend?

Put some people in front of a screen, and they won't always reveal the most truthful information.

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BeerSci: Why You Should Never Drink Beer From A Clear Glass Bottle

Avoid gross-smelling drinks by protecting your brew from light.

10 ’80s Tech Inventions That Never Really Took Off
Technology

10 ’80s Tech Inventions That Never Really Took Off

Including a vibrating sauna, an all-in-one credit card, a van that converts into a sports car and more

How Much Would It Cost To Live On Mars? [Infographic]
Space

How Much Would It Cost To Live On Mars? [Infographic]

Spoiler: A lot.

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Technology

Startup Wants To 3-D Print Tomorrow’s Gun-Safety Tech

3Dlt, a 3-D printer template marketplace, has launched a firearm-safety design challenge.

The Flu Virus Can Tell Time. Here’s Why You Should Care
Diseases

The Flu Virus Can Tell Time. Here’s Why You Should Care

The flu knows how long it has to invade our cells and spread to other humans. So new treatments could fight the virus by resetting its clock.

Boeing 787 Batteries Same As Those In Electric Cars? Umm, No
Technology

Boeing 787 Batteries Same As Those In Electric Cars? Umm, No

The FAA has grounded all 787s after a string of fires in their lithium-ion battery packs. But these batteries are very different from the ones in electric cars.

FYI: Why Is There A Winter Flu Season?
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FYI: Why Is There A Winter Flu Season?

An illustrated explanation of why the world's most obnoxious virus at least doesn't stick around all year.

How To Prevent America’s Next Train Crash
Technology

How To Prevent America’s Next Train Crash

Long-overdue rail upgrades could prevent the next big train catastrophe. So why are the railroads so reluctant to make them?

You Built What?!: The World’s Fastest Baby Carriage
Projects

You Built What?!: The World’s Fastest Baby Carriage

A motorized stroller that accelerates to 53 mph.

Whoa What: All US iPhone Users Can Now Make Free Phone Calls Via Facebook
Internet

Whoa What: All US iPhone Users Can Now Make Free Phone Calls Via Facebook

No more caring about minutes. Free phone calls over Wi-Fi and 3G/4G!

The 9 Best Cars From The 2013 Detroit Auto Show
Technology

The 9 Best Cars From The 2013 Detroit Auto Show

Including a gorgeous Corvette, an all-electric Caddy, a terrifyingly powerful Mercedes and more

Physicist Funds A Real Laser Weapon With Proceeds From Novel About Laser Weapons
Military

Physicist Funds A Real Laser Weapon With Proceeds From Novel About Laser Weapons

Dragon Empire is a real book about a fictional war with China, which will fund a real laser weapon designed for a real war with China.

Video: Japanese Eco-Friendly Building Demolition Method Harvests Energy As It Destroys
Energy

Video: Japanese Eco-Friendly Building Demolition Method Harvests Energy As It Destroys

New deconstruction techniques helped take down the tallest Japanese building ever demolished.

Curiosity Rover Gets Ready To Drill Into Mars For The First Time
Mars

Curiosity Rover Gets Ready To Drill Into Mars For The First Time

Nobody has ever tried anything like this on Mars before.

Fake Snow Made From Sewage Comes Out Yellow
Energy

Fake Snow Made From Sewage Comes Out Yellow

An Arizona ski resort was the first to make snow from sewage "effluent," but the color was just a little off. Oops!