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No Hands! Gadget Taps Brain Waves for Netflix Picks
By Kacey Deamer published
For when the remote truly is too far away.
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Help Me, Obi-Wan! New Hologram Technology Mimics 'Star Wars'
By Kacey Deamer published
Science fiction becomes reality with the invention of a hologram device.
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New Exosuit Fabric Could Boost Mobility in People with Disabilities
By Edd Gent published
Knitting and weaving artificial muscles could help create soft exoskeletons that people with disabilities could wear under their clothes to help them walk, according to new research.
![U.S. soldiers participate in a training exercise on March 7, 2011, in Pocheon, South Korea.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QoBGAmR42ZkLnvyJoMXxze-320-80.jpg)
US Army Wants Biodegradable Bullets That Sprout Plants
By Tracy Staedter published
The Department of Defense is soliciting proposals for training rounds that won't pollute.
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Ancient Toy Inspires Low-Cost Medical Diagnostic Tool
By Jaclyn Jansen published
An inexpensive, hand-powered centrifuge that's based on an ancient toy could help doctors working in developing countries.
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'Caterpillar' Robot Wriggles to Get Around
By Charles Q. Choi published
A soft, caterpillar-like robot might one day climb trees to monitor the environment, a new study finds.
![White House Science and Technology Advisor John Holdren (second from left) stops by the Mars Science Laboratory Mission Support Area on Aug. 5, 2012, at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YBN7HPoZTQVzVB6PHKcrSM-320-80.jpg)
How Does the US President Decide on Science Policy?
By Kelly Sims Gallagher published
Innovation is a huge part of economic growth – and the White House needs to be well-informed on science and tech issues when setting goals and budgets. Here's how presidents get up to speed.
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