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Why You Shouldn't Expect to See 'Blade Runner' Replicants Anytime Soon
October 17, 2017 | ArticleWhy don't we have intelligent robots that seem human, like the replicants in "Blade Runner"?
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Futuristic Russian Military Suit Gets Nuclear-Proof Upgrade
October 13, 2017 | ArticleA high-tech, Russian "soldier of the future" combat suit just got a gear upgrade, with a watch capable of withstanding nuclear blasts.
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Octopus-Inspired Robots: Silicone Skin Can Change Texture for '3D Camouflage'
October 13, 2017 | ArticleResearchers have created a synthetic form of octopus skin that can transform from a flat, 2D surface to a 3D one with bumps and pits, a technology that could be used in soft robots.
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'Beam of Invisibility' Could Hide Objects Using Light
October 11, 2017 | ArticleCloaking technologies could become a reality with a specially designed material that can mask itself from other forms of light when it is hit with a "beam of invisibility."
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Quantum Communication Demonstrated in Real-Life City Conditions
October 10, 2017 | ArticleA quantum-encrypted message containing more than one bit of information in each particle of light was beamed through the air between two buildings in a real-life city for the first time.
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Humanity's Sci-Fi Future: Are We Really Ready for Intelligent Robots?
October 10, 2017 | ArticleAs technology becomes increasingly sophisticated, specialized and perhaps even autonomous, what does that mean for the humans who design and depend on it?
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Real-Life Superpower: 'See' Around Corners with Smartphone Tech
October 09, 2017 | ArticleSmartphone cameras can help detect moving objects even if they are hidden around corners, according to a new study.
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Bacteria Can Be Programmed to Assemble Structures from Gold Particles
October 09, 2017 | ArticleBacterial colonies programmed with synthetic genes can assemble microscopic particles of gold into useful devices such as sensors, a new study finds.
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Escape from NY (Comic Con) with Amazon's Puzzle Challenge
October 06, 2017 | ArticleA unique experience at New York Comic Con allows visitors to sample the pulse-pounding adventures of a fictional CIA agent firsthand.
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Recipe for a Replicant: 5 Steps to Building a Blade Runner-Style Android
October 06, 2017 | CountdownThe Blade Runner replicants are nearly indistinguishable from humans in every way except for their emotions. Here's what we'd need to build such a human-like robot in real-life.
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