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This little-known Silicon Valley lab is behind the most exciting technologies...
A little-known lab in Menlo Park, California is responsible for many of the most exciting technologies we've seen over the last half-century.Initially founded in 1946 by Stanford University as The...
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It's an exciting time to be a car buyer. There's more information out there and there are more choices available than ever before. And improved technology — from automatic crash prevention to driving...
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TAKE OUR SURVEY: What tech features do you want in your next car?
It's an exciting time to be a car buyer. There's more information out there and there are more choices available than ever before. And improved technology — from automatic crash prevention to driving...
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This company is giving out $1 million to turn cities into giant playgrounds
A new initiative to get kids playing more doesn't involve your typical merry-go-round and jungle gym, but laundromat chalkboards and hopscotch crosswalks.KaBOOM! — a nonprofit dedicated to bringing...
View ArticleThis colossal machine uproots trees without damaging them in one quick motion
If you ever tried to replant a tree, you know how exhausting the whole process is. The Truck Spade, manufactured by Dutchman Industries Inc, is specifically designed to make that operation a more...
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This futuristic hard hat gives factory workers superhuman powers
The Daqri smart helmet makes a factory worker seem almost superhuman.Packed with sensors and cameras, the futuristic hard hat acts as an augmented reality display, giving workers a layer of information...
View ArticleYou’ll soon be able to buy these Nike self-lacing shoes inspired by ‘Back to...
"Back to the Future Part II" fans have been waiting for this moment for years. Nike officially launched its futuristic self-lacing sneakers called HyperAdapt 1.0, which will be available for purchase...
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11 things that were invented way earlier than you probably thought
It's easy to think modern technology has always been just that — modern.The truth is, many pieces of today's technology have actually been in development for decades.Here are some of the most vital...
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The 'marriage squeeze' in China and India is getting out of hand
It's called a "marriage squeeze." It's what happens when cultural norms and state policies combine in places like China and India to make the birthrates of boys greatly outpace those of girls.Then,...
View ArticleApple has built massive solar farms to power its stores in China
Apple vice president of environmental initiatives Lisa Jackson revealed that 93% of the company's facilities run on renewable energy. She also showed what the solar energy farms Apple has built in...
View Article5 buildings of the future that will change the way we live
With 71% of the Earth surface covered in water, and the threat of rising sea levels, innovative inventors and architects are looking to aquatic crafts as the next logical step forward for the future of...
View ArticleNASA is testing these inflatable rooms in space next week — bringing us one...
NASA recently announced its plan to send BEAM aka the Bigelow Expandable Activity Module, into space as early as April 8. It'll be tested on the International Space Station to see if it could be used...
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Burger King just released its spiciest burger ever — complete with a hot...
From rainbow wrappers to this weird black bun burger that reportedly turned people's poop green, Burger King is no stranger to selling colorful creations at its restaurants. Now, the chain has release...
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The yellow pencil became a perfectly designed object 158 years ago today
Perfectly designed objects are hard to find.But since March 30 is National Pencil Day, it seems appropriate to give credit where it's due. It's been 158 years since Hymen Lipman first married the...
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Incredible photos from Zaha Hadid’s Instagram prove why she was one of the...
Architectural legend Zaha Hadid died on Thursday at age 65. She died after experiencing a heart attack in a Miami hospital where she was being treated for bronchitis, the BBC reports. The Iraqi-born...
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It looks like Samsung's crazy folding smartphone is actually happening
The foldable smartphone that Samsung's been working on for the last few years could become a reality soon.According to Korean news site ETNews, Samsung will apparently start mass producing the...
View ArticleREVEALED: The science behind the super-powerful T-shirt cannon
Nothing can bring a crowd of fans to its feet quite like a t-shirt cannon. We were curious about the inner-workings and maximum capabilities of the beloved launcher of XXL-sized branded swag, so we...
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The baby crises in Japan, China, and India say something huge about gender
China, Japan, and India have a few things in common. They're all hugely powerful and populous Asian countries.They also have restrictive gender roles. Put more bluntly, women and girls — at least until...
View ArticleThis incredible bionic suit makes you feel like a 75-year-old
The U.S. Census indicated that there will be more Americans older than 65 than those younger than 5 by 2020. Applied Mind's Bran Ferren created a bionic suit that replicates the ailments that the...
View ArticleThe easiest way to tell if your batteries are dead
Sometimes you need to find a working battery in your junk drawer amongst a sea of dead ones. If you're in a rush and don't have time to find a battery meter, here's how you can quickly see which...
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