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Bendable Battery May Power Future Wearable Devices, Smartphones
October 17, 2016 | ArticleThe battery can withstand twists, bends and other deformations while maintaining its ability to hold a charge.
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BMW's Futuristic Motorcycle Balances on Its Own
October 14, 2016 | ArticleThe Motorrad Vision Next 100 will use self-balancing tech to keep riders safe.
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5 Intriguing Uses for Artificial Intelligence (That Aren't Killer Robots)
October 14, 2016 | ArticleRather than leading to the violent downfall of humankind, artificial intelligence is helping people around the world do their jobs, including doctors who diagnose sepsis in patients and scientists who track endangered animals in the wild, experts said.
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More Radioisotope Power - NASA Wants 'Nuclear Batteries' To Last Longer | Video
October 14, 2016 | VideoRadioisotope Thermoelectric Generators (RTG) have powered rovers and spacecraft for decades. Now, the space agency is looking to increase the efficiency of the generators for future missions.
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The Bizarre History of 'Tetris'
October 13, 2016 | ArticleAs a game, "Tetris" might seem uncomplicated. However, the story of how it came to bewitch millions of people worldwide is quite the opposite.
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7 Weird Facts About Tetris
October 13, 2016 | CountdownTetris, the highly addictive computer game that has captivated players for decades, has a long and colorful story — one that is full of unlikely surprises.
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Augmented-Reality Helmet Could Give Cyclists Extra Eyes on the Road
October 13, 2016 | ArticleAn augmented-reality helmet that gives cyclists a 360-degree view of the road could help prevent accidents, according to the device's designers.
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NASA T-38 Jets In Flight - Cockpit View Captured by Astronaut | Video
October 12, 2016 | VideoDon Pettit captured video of a recent flight that saw his fellow astronauts Barry "Butch” Wilmore and Stephanie Wilson bank low over Marshall Space Flight Center at Huntsville, Alabama.
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Photos: Innovative Designs Make James Dyson Award 2016 Shortlist
October 12, 2016 | Image AlbumAfter considering nearly 1,000 entries, the panel of Dyson engineers have narrowed down the possible winners of the James Dyson Award to a shortlist of the following 20 inventions.
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Your Brain on Tetris: How Video Game Seduced Millions
October 12, 2016 | ArticleA new nonfiction graphic novel reveals the untold story behind Tetris, the game that ate your brain.
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