Invention
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Gumby Bots! New Bendable Structures Could Make Origami MachinesA team has created a new 4D printing process that makes soft, bendable polymers that respond to heat, which could be used in origami robots or drug-delivery devices.
By Edd Gent Published
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New Snow-Making Tech Gives a Lift to Ski Resort in SummerNew snow-making technology can help ski resorts simulate January in July.
By Allen Best Published
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Soft, Rubbery 'Octobot' Can Move Without BatteriesBy Charles Q. Choi Published
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Hate Parallel Parking? New 'RearVision' Camera and App Can HelpIf you hate parallel parking, or if you tend to avoid backing into spots at all costs, a new wireless camera that uses your smartphone as its display could help.
By Charles Q. Choi Published
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Smartphone-Connected Contact Lenses Give New Meaning to 'Eye Phone'Apps allow you to link your smartphone to anything from your shoes, to your jewelry, to your doorbell — and soon, you may be able to add your contact lenses to that list.
By Sara G. Miller Published
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'Superlens' Sets New Limits on What You Can See Under a MicroscopeA new "superlens" is so powerful that it could help researchers zero in on germs that were too small for microscopes to spot until now, according to a new study.
By Charles Q. Choi Published
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Beyond 'Pokémon Go': Future Games Could Interact with Real ObjectsBy Charles Q. Choi Published
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Suspend Your Disbelief: These Drinks Defy GravityWhat could be better than a drink in your hand? How about a drink suspended in midair?
By Mindy Weisberger Published
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New Tech Lets You Watch 3D Movies Without the Funky GlassesSomeday, moviegoers may be able to watch 3D films from any seat in a theater without having to wear 3D glasses, thanks to a new kind of movie screen.
By Charles Q. Choi Published
