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Disney's 'Magic Bench' Puts You in the Picture with Animated Figures
By Mindy Weisberger published
Take a seat on a new "Magic Bench" designed by Disney Research, and interact with animated characters — no special glasses or headsets required.

Butterfly Wing Optics Help to Cheaply Create Bright, Realistic Holograms
By Dave Roos published
Researchers used complex 3D nanostructures to produce holograms with the rich colors and bright display that may one day make sophisticated holograms an everyday reality.

Nanotech's Big Ideas: From Tumor Zappers to Space Elevators
By Mindy Weisberger published
Scientists and engineers at Future Con described the latest discoveries in nanotechnology that are fueling research in space travel and in medicine.

Tiny, Lens-Free Camera Could Hide in Clothes, Glasses
By Tracy Staedter published
A tiny, paper-thin camera that has no lens could turn conventional photography on its head, according to new research.

Customizable 'Smart' Exoskeleton Learns from Your Steps
By Tracy Staedter published
Assisted walking just got smarter.

10 Real-Life Technologies That Will Turn You Into a Superhero
By Jennifer Lawinski published

London Tower Disaster: How Did the Fire Spread So Quickly?
By Feng Fu published
Massive damage and suffering was caused when a London apartment building became an inferno; it apparently was lacking in modern fire safety features.

Inexpensive Kit Offers Augmented Reality Alternative to High-End Headsets
By Tracy Staedter published
The $30 Aryzon AR kit costs far less than many wearable headsets, yet adds a 3D experience to your smartphone, which has been limited to 2D games like Pokémon Go.
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