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Cloning Horses: Secretariat II?
Science

Cloning Horses: Secretariat II?

Embryologist Irina Polejaeva talks about the successes and challenges of cloning performance horses

Robots

Robots R Us

Our ancient quest to create androids is about to destroy the boundary between humans and machines. Futurist, author and inventor Ray Kurzweil explains how

The evil Maria robot
Science Fiction

The Fembot Mystique

Sex-and-tech writer Annalee Newitz explores the pop-culture fascination with female robots

Hot Wings
Technology

Hot Wings

Design trend alert: turning scrapped airplanes into architectural marvels

It’s a Rocket! It’s a Plane! It’s…Rocket Plane!
Space

It’s a Rocket! It’s a Plane! It’s…Rocket Plane!

With its rocket-engine tail and fuel-packed fuselage, this modified business jet might be the first private craft to launch tourists into space

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Gear

DIY ESP

The supersonic shape-shifting bomber Switchblade in flight
DARPA

The Supersonic Shape-Shifting Bomber

With a shift of its wing, the Pentagon’s next attack drone goes from long-range endurance flyer to Mach-speed assassin

Waiting For an Arm and a Leg
Science

Waiting For an Arm and a Leg

The next generation of artificial limbs-fused directly to human bone and commanded by the brain-promises effortless, natural motion. It can't come soon enough for the newest group of prosthetics wearers: U.S. soldiers

Garmin GPSMAP 378
Gear

Picture-Perfect Navigation

A rundown of what's hot in the world of GPS navigation, including one device with a photographic memory. Launch Photo Gallery.

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Science

A Rounder Ball For the World Stage

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Science

MacSaber Showdown

In 2021 You’ll Enjoy Total Recall
Technology

In 2021 You’ll Enjoy Total Recall

Software will allow you to easily carry years’ worth of searchable memories—in your pocket

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Technology

Pow! Right to the Moon

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Gear

PEBL vs. RAZR vs. …Flashlights?

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Internet

Napster Is Free Again …Almost

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Health

Healthy Bacon (Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus)

Warning: The Hydrogen Economy May Be More Distant Than It Appears
Vehicles

Warning: The Hydrogen Economy May Be More Distant Than It Appears

Nine myths and misconceptions, and the truth about why hydrogen-powered cars aren’t just around the corner

Spirit Down
Technology

Spirit Down

Comet dust lodged inside Stardust s foam-filled collector awaits study
Technology

Dust Busters

A spacecraft delivers rare samples of extraterrestrial dust to Earth. Now scientists need your help to study it

Perception: Rosie. Reality: Roomba
Technology

Perception: Rosie. Reality: Roomba

We’ve come a long way since the Hoover, but an autonomous robot-maid is still a long way off. Don’t throw away the dish gloves just yet.