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Friends with Benefits? Cannibalism Not All Bad for Male Praying MantisThere's a silver lining for the male praying mantis eaten by his mate.
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2016 Olympics: Visit Rio with 360-Degree Videos and Virtual RealityA new project from Google lets you see Rio de Janeiro in 360 degrees.
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These Robots Are Chains of Tiny Magnetic BeadsModular magnetic microrobotics may someday deliver medicine or perform surgery.
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Juicy, Exotic, Decadent: Food Porn Is Actually Centuries OldThink food porn is a new thing? It actually predates Instagram by at least 500 years.
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Ultrathin Electric 'Tattoo' Can Monitor Muscles and MoreResearchers have developed a thin, flexible electrode that can measure electrical signals on the skin after being applied like a temporary tattoo.
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What Would Happen If Comet Swift-Tuttle Hit the Earth?If Comet Swift-Tuttle smacked into Earth, it would likely be a very bad day for our planet.
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This Robot Is Part Sea SlugSea slugs might be the future of organic robotics.
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Microsoft Mines 'Minecraft' to Study Artificial IntelligenceMinecraft is now a research tool for artificial intelligence.
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How'd They Do That? The Best Illusions of 2016 NamedA vision scientist explains the best illusions of 2016
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Covered in Ash: Chinstrap Penguins Threatened by Volcanic EruptionVolcanic ash presents an uncertain future for penguin nesting grounds.
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DARPA's Hacking Contest Will Pit Machines Against Each OtherDARPA wants to protect the internet of things with machines
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Massive 'Lava Lamp' Blobs Deep Inside Earth Have Scientists PuzzledThe Earth's mantle is like a mysterious Lava Lamp.
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Artificially Intelligent Russian Robot Makes a Run for It … AgainPR stunt or daring escape? Russian robot flees the lab a second time.
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Hair on Demand: Researchers Create 3D-Printed Fur3D-printed hair might not make a good wig, but it could be useful in many other ways.
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Tour Secret WWII Lab with Manhattan Project AppA virtual tour of the "secret city of the Manhattan Project" is revealed in a new app.
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Filling the Periodic Table: New Names for the Newest ElementsThe four newest elements now have names.
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The Size of Your Wine Glass May Affect How Much You DrinkWhy is that glass of wine so big?
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Sit, Heel, Compute: Computers Learn Better by Imitating DogsRobot dogs are learning more like dogs and less like robots.
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Surprising Echo of Ancient Irish Horns in Indian InstrumentsA researcher studying ancient and modern musical instruments has found a musical link to the past hidden in plain sight.
