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5 Synthetic Yeast Chromosomes Created
By Tia Ghose published
Scientists have created five artificial yeast chromosomes, a step on the way towards making a completely synthetic version of yeast.
![Astronaut Bruce McCandless II floats above Earth, 330 feet (100 meters) from the cargo bay of the space shuttle Challenger, in 1984.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kAC7WpuEUDchuWqs3crCZ5-320-80.jpg)
Why Space Travel Can Be Absolutely Disgusting
By Ross Pomeroy published
In order to be an astronaut you need a strong stomach, one that won't make you puke if you see a turd floating by or when you need to poop into a bag taped to your rear end.
![A tube for the Hyperloop One test track awaits processing.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Ldtb7KEd56cVdku5tLk5K5-320-80.jpeg)
In Photos: Building the Superfast 'Hyperloop One' Transit System of the Future
By Denise Chow published
The Hyperloop One project aims to build a futuristic transit system based on the original vision of billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk.
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This House Was 3D Printed in Less Than 24 Hours
By Kacey Deamer published
A demonstration home was completed in less than a day for under $11,000.
![Google was granted a patent for a hat-and-camera system on Feb. 28, 2017.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/knR7FGnUsnt58URXbVGojc-320-80.jpg)
Could This Hat-Camera Combo Be Google's Next Hit?
By Kacey Deamer published
The Google Hat is for social media sharing and personal safety.
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Straight Out of Sci-Fi: Hoverbike 'Surfs' Through the Air in Test
By Kacey Deamer published
The Scorpion-3 is the first manned quadcopter that has undergone testing.
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When Will Augmented Reality Get Real?
By Dave Roos published
Pokémon Go may be popular, but ask people about other augmented reality applications and most draw a blank.
![Image sensor and lenses, next to a coin for comparison.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hshyRoDvArEyj4KAEBPUZ4-320-80.jpeg)
3D-Printed Micro-Camera Sees with Eagle-Eye Vision
By Greg Uyeno published
The bio-inspired camera could be used with the smallest of drones.
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