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How These Flame-Throwing Tractors Kill Weeds

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These tractors are equipped with torches and propane tanks and are used to kill weeds. Today, it's commonly used for corn and soybean crops. This non-chemical method of weed control has been around for over a century. BigYield.us helps break down how the
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NASAs 4-Year Twin Experiment Takes Us Closer To Mars Than Ever Before

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Twin astronauts Scott and Mark Kelly participated in a groundbreaking NASA study to uncover the long-term effects of space on the human body. Over nearly a year, the twins took the same medical tests one while aboard the International Space Station and th
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How Method Keeps Its Soap Factory Eco-Friendly

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Methods Soapbox is the first LEED platinum certified factory in the industry. The factory creates less waste, uses less energy, and provides better working conditions for its employees than other factories. When youre bottling 250,000 units of soap every
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Watch SpaceX Launch And Land The World's Most Powerful Rocket

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SpaceX has launched its Falcon Heavy rocket for the second time. It's the first commercial launch for the rocket and just the first of many to come according to the rocket's $500-$750 million manifest.MORE SPACE CONTENT:How Astronomers Took The First Ever
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How Astronomers Took The First Ever Image Of A Black Hole

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The Event Horizon Telescope has become the first ever to take an image of a supermassive black hole. The black hole is located 55 million light-years away in the Messier 87 galaxy. Following is a transcript of the video:What you are seeing is the first ev
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Meet The 24-Year-Old Whose Prosthetic Limbs Are Changing Lives

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Guillermo Martinez 3D prints prosthetic arms for people in need. He has touched more lives than most do in a lifetime and he hasnt turned 30 yet.For more, visit:https://www.facebook.com/ayudame3D/https://twitter.com/Ayudame3DMORE TECH CONTENT:22 Invention
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Whats Going On With Facial Recognition? | Untangled

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The accuracy rate of facial recognition depends on the data its fed. With enough good data, the accuracy rate could be almost perfect.Facial recognition is already being implemented in US airports for security and efficiency. But there are concerns that t
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Meet The Only NASA Astronaut To Climb Mount Everest

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Scott Parazysnki is the only NASA astronaut who has both flown in space and successfully climbed to the summit of Mount Everest. Parazynski, 57, joined NASA as an astronaut in 1992. He flew on five Space Shuttle missions, and participated in seven spacewa
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Why Are NASA Spacesuits White?

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Why do NASA astronauts where white spacesuits? Short answer: It saves their lives. Longer answer: It has to do with how white reflects radiation compared to other colors. But not all spacesuits are white, and theres a good reason why.MORE SPACE CONTENT:Wh
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How Foldable Screens Work

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The development of flexible screens has been in the works for the past six years. Phones now have curved edges, but they're able to actually be folded. We're seeing flexible display technology emerging from Samsung and Huawei. Watch the video above to lea
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Cleaning Roofs Is Easier With This Machine

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The Aqua Jet Cleaning System works like a lawnmower for your roof. It was developed by German roof cleaners and is made for professionals so they can clean roofs more easily and safely. A worker can maneuver the Aqua Jet from the ridge of the roof. Its ad
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Inside Ikea's Secret Future Lab

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This is Ikea's future lab, Space10. It's a space in downtown Copenhagen where researchers are creating a sustainable future by changing the way we live, work, and eat.The lab aims to highlight and answer some of the biggest questions about our future, and
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Inside One Of The Last Pinball Factories In The US

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Stern Pinball still hand-makes and sells thousands of pinball machines every year even though it was nearly game over for the industry after video games took over in the 90s. While on the outside the machines are still perfectly nostalgic, its a completel
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Watch Tesla Unveil Its Full Self-Driving Computer In Under 5 Minutes

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Tesla held an event for its investors called Autonomy Investor Day at its office in Palo Alto, CA. The event showcased software upgrades to the self-driving technology and new hardware called the Tesla FSD or Full-Self Driving computer.-------------------
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Watch Elon Musk Unveil Plans For A Tesla Ride-Hailing App

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Teslas CEO Elon Musk unveiled a plan to repurpose Tesla vehicles into robotaxis. This would allow owners of Teslas equipped with autonomous functionality to rent out their car while it is not in use via an app. Musk estimates a single robotaxi can make $3
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Watch Fords Delivery Robot That Walks On Two Legs Like A Human

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Ford partnered with Agility Robotics to create Digit, a two-legged robot that could deliver your packages straight to your door in the future. Ford claims this robot can carry packages up to 40 pounds, navigate stairs, and go around unexpected obstacles.-
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$159 Device Detects Foods Causing Your Indigestion

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Farting, bloating, abdominal pain, and diarrhea are things we all experience. FoodMarble AIRE is a breath analysis device that tracks your fermentation levels, the foods you've eaten, and your symptoms. The app will also show you a library of foods and wh
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Watch Jeff Bezos Reveal Blue Origin's Detailed Plan For Colonizing Space

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Jeff Bezos wants to colonize space. But he knows there's a lot of work to be done before that's possible. First we need cheap, reusable rockets. Then we need to mine resources on the Moon. It's generations of work, but Bezos says he's up for the challenge
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How Nonrecyclable Plastic Bags Are Being Turned Into Speakers

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Gomi Designs, in Brighton, England, turns non-recyclable plastic waste into Bluetooth speakers that are infinitely recyclable. Its aim is to stop plastic waste being incinerated or going to landfill. It collects plastic packaging, bubble-wrap and cling fi
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How Lobster Shells Could Replace Single-Use Plastic

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A team of students at the Royal College of Art and Imperial College London has developed a series of machines that could help reduce single-use plastics. Operating under the name, The Shellworks, the group takes lobster shells and turns them into planters
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I Tried $600 Smart Glasses For A Week

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These glasses will cost you $600. They're actually smart glasses called Focals made by the Canadian startup North. Focals are meant for everyday use, and their main purpose: to make you rely less on having to pull out your phone. These glasses provide you
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Incredible Animation Shows How Humans Evolved From Early Life

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Humans have had a long history. 3.8 million years in the making, to be precise. From the primordial puddle to the modern day, here's how humans have evolved from the first life. The following is a review of the life forms depicted in the video: Prokaryote
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We Interviewed Pepper — The Humanoid Robot

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Pepper is a humanoid robot companion designed be sort of a kiosk at businesses like shopping malls, hospitals, and doctors' offices. Pepper is also able to track eye contact and express emotion. We spent a little time with Pepper and got its thoughts on h
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Needle-Less Alternative To Stitches

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DermaClip is a needle-less alternative to conventional stitches or surgical staples. The adhesive clips are placed around a wound so doctors can pull it closed without any pain. They are most effective to use in emergency situations or by those without me
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Machine Pours Concrete Perfectly

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The 5700-C machine by PowerCurber pours concrete into perfect shapes and lines. The machine is designed to make curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and barrier walls. If conditions are good, the device can pour as much as 1,000 linear feet per hour. See more from
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Headset Allows You To Control Lights With Your Brain

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Business Insider was given the chance to control lights using nothing but the activity of our brains. We wore a headset that uses a method of recording electrical activity in the brain called Electroencephalography (EEG). Certain actions triggered differe
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Why Jupiter Has So Many Moons

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Our solar system is already teaming with nearly 200 moons, and we just got 12 more to add to the list. A team led by astronomer Scott Sheppard out of the Carnegie Institution for Science discovered the moons in 2017 using one of the most powerful digital
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Why The Moon Turns Red During A Total Lunar Eclipse

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If the moon is in Earth's shadow during a lunar eclipse, how can we still see it? And why does it turn red? The answer has to do with our own terrestrial sunrises and sunsets. Tech Insider tells you all you need to know about tech: gadgets, how-to's, gami
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We Tried The Ultimate Hot Wheels GoPro Challenge

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Hot Wheels has officially started selling a GoPro mount for its cars. We set up a track that runs through a tunnel, over a box, and into a bowl of water so we could test out the GoPro mount. The footage makes you feel like your in the vehicle yourself. Te
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Machine Can Destroy A Tree Stump In Seconds

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The Rotor Stump Grinder can dig up a tree stump in seconds. There are eight models which can each tackle a differently-sized trunk. The machines can weigh up to 2,500 kilos, and the top model has 350 horsepower. The remnants of the tree stump can be recyc
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Crutch Doesn't Require Any Hands To Use

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The iWALK 2.0 removes the strain on the underarms and transfers it to your legs, leaving your hands and arms free for daily tasks. You can easily, stand, walk, or navigate up the stairs—without exerting pressure on your lower leg. No tools are required to
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5 Realistic VR Experiences That Tricked Our Senses

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Business Insider has tried out a range of cutting edge virtual reality experiences. We've experienced everything from virtual slides above London's skyline to simulations that let you walk on the moon. These are some of our favorite VR experiences. Tech
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How Prosthetic Skin Is Made For Bionic Limbs

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Touch Bionics makes realistic prosthetic skins, which can be used for passive and bionic limbs. The skins are called "livingskin" and are made from silicon. The company showcases the process of making their prosthetic skins: from the early phases of takin
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13 Medical Procedures Changing The Health World

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From improving the design of crutches to revolutionizing face transplants, these 13 medical producers are changing the world of medical health. Tech Insider tells you all you need to know about tech: gadgets, how-to's, gaming, science, digital culture, an
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Foil Surfboard Has A Motor To Fly Above Water

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Lift Foils makes the eFoil, a foil surfboard with a motor to let surfers surf with no wind, waves, or paddles. The "flying" surfboard uses the same foiling technology used in sailboat racing. This allows the eFoil to cut through water. The eFoil retail fo
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NASA Actually Helped Save The World — Here's How

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NASA literally saved us from a planet-wide apocalypse in the 1980's. If they hadn't noticed a huge problem in our atmosphere, life on Earth would have collapsed by the year 2065. Tech Insider tells you all you need to know about tech: gadgets, how-to's,
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Why Plastic Straws Suck

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For years, the world has been relying on the ocean as a dumping ground for our plastic waste. This video of a sea turtle having a plastic straw pulled out of its nose sparked a public outcry to ban the use of straws. There are those who require plastic st
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Why Bathroom Sensors Suck

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Despite being introduced for hygiene and ease, automatic toilets can be extremely frustrating, either flushing too soon or not at all. We found out why bathroom sensors malfunction so often and a few simple fixes for the issues. Tech Insider tells you all
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Drone Swims Through Water To Collect Trash

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Inspired by the whale shark, the WasteShark aquadrone swims through water to collect trash out of rivers, ports, and marinas. The WasteShark also has other capabilities that aim to create a better water environment. For more visit: https://www.ranmarine.i
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Giant Floating Pipes Help To Remove Ocean Waste

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The "Ocean Cleanup" will use giant floating pipes driven by the wind, waves and currents to clean up the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, located between Hawaii and California. The assembly process and testing phase has already been put into effect. $30 milli
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Behind The Scenes Of 'Walking With Dinosaurs' Show

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We went behind the scenes of the “Walking With Dinosaurs” show, a live performance in London featuring 18 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs. We saw how each of the realistic animatronic dinosaurs is controlled, and it's quite a coordinated operation. "Walk
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What You Actually See During A Meteor Shower

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Whether it’s the Perseids meteor shower in August or the Orionids in October, meteor showers are one of those light shows we can always count on year after year. And that regularity has everything to do with what you’re actually seeing when you watch a me
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Robotic Exoskeleton Helps People With Neurological Disorders

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This robotic exoskeleton helps people get their mobility back. Harmony, the robotic exoskeleton, can assist individuals who have had strokes or spinal injuries. For more visit: https://reneu.robotics.utexas.edu/projects/harmony-exoskeleton Tech Insider te
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NASA Is Flying A Spacecraft Into The Sun For The First Time

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NASA is going to fly its Parker Solar Probe closer to the sun than any spacecraft in history. The probe's mission is to study the solar corona to better protect our tech-driven lifestyle against destructive solar storms that could take us back to the ston
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Should You Actually Drink Your Own Pee To Survive?

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Many survivalists have cited urine as a great way to avoid being dehydrated in extreme situations but that isn't completely true. Despite being composed of almost 95% water, pee still has waste and trace amounts of bacteria that could make a bad situation
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Chessboard That Moves Pieces On Its Own

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Square Off is a chessboard that moves its pieces through the use of sensors and magnets. You can play chess on the board or through the use of an app. Tech Insider tells you all you need to know about tech: gadgets, how-to's, gaming, science, digital cult
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How Anesthesia Affects Your Brain And Body

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Millions of Americans are administered anesthesia each year. Since 1846, doctors have used a variety of drugs to make patients unconscious for surgery, but even though the medications have changed, there's one thing that remains the same— it works. But ho
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How Humans Can Communicate With Aliens

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We may be closer to discovering intelligent alien life than at any other point in history. But once we discover it, what’s next? How would we communicate? What would we talk about? Stephen Wolfram, the founder of Wolfram Alpha, gives us his theory on how
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Introducing the "Iron man" Gravity Jet Suit

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Richard Browning, Founder and Test Pilot, Gravity industries, introduces special guests to 1000bhp of Gravity Jet Suit. Gravity is a British human propulsion technology start-up. Our mission is to re-imagine the future of manned flight. Follow us for live
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Science Of Why People Hate The Word 'Moist'

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Moist is one of the most disliked words in the world. People compare hearing the word moist to hearing nails on a chalkboard. What is it about this word that causes people to have such a strong reaction? Tech Insider tells you all you need to know about t
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Conveyor Belt Can Move Packages In Any Direction

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Celluveyor is an omnidirectional conveyor belt that consists of small hexagonal cells capable of moving products in any direction. Operators set a product's course by using special software installed on a tablet. The conveyor belt is most suited for smart
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Forget Mars — There Could Be Alien Life On Venus

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Despite decades of searching distant planets and stars for alien life we’re still empty handed. Turns out, we may have been looking in all the wrong places. And the answers could be closer than we thought. Life could be right next door — floating in the l
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Giant Boat Is Powered Entirely By Solar Energy

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This huge seacraft is developed by Swiss company PlanetSolar, who wanted to create a vessel which was environmentally friendly and produced zero-emissions. Developed in 2010, the MS Tûranor PlanetSolar is the largest solar-powered boat ever built. Its 500
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Why So Many Fast Food Logos Are One Color

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McDonald's. Arby's. Wendy's. Burger King. Jack in the Box. In-N-Out and more all use the color red heavily in their logos, why? The answer goes back thousands of years. Tech Insider tells you all you need to know about tech: gadgets, how-to's, gaming, sci
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Inside A Warehouse Where Thousands Of Robots Pack Groceries

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Ocado's new warehouse has thousands of robots zooming around a grid system to pack groceries. The thousands of robots can process 65,000 orders every week. They communicate on a 4G network to avoid bumping into each other. Is this the future of retail? Se
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How This Invention Could Save Natural Disaster Victims

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A group of college engineering students designed a box that can deliver supplies to natural disaster victims. It's called the Dazzle Box and could save lives. It comes in a unique shape and colorful camouflage that makes the container stand out in any sit
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How To Survive A Snake Bite

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Most snakes will only attack you if you get in their way, but snakes can bite you and their venom can be deadly. We spoke with Frank T. Burbrink, Associate Curator in the Department of Herpetology at the American Museum of Natural History and Coyote Peter
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This Saw Will Automatically Stop Itself Before It Hits Your Fingers — Here's How

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This is SawStop, it's a saw that could save you from a serious injury. It works just like any other table saw, but stops immediately when in contact with flesh. It works using the electrical signals from your finger. These signals are picked up by the saw
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The 'Bubsy Vest' Could Help People Cope With Anxiety And Stress

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This is the Bubsy Vest. It could help people cope with anxiety and stress. It provides comfort by creating controlled pressure. The vest simulates a hug. Taeyoung Chang: I'm Taeyoung Chang and I'm an industrial design student at Pratt Institute. And I'm
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Open Bionics Is Creating Affordable And Stylish 3D Printed Protheses

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This company is changing the way we see prostheses. Open Bionics is a UK-based start-up tech company. Its mission is to create affordable 3D printed prostheses. They are about 30 times cheaper than other prostheses on the market. They operate using sensor
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How Pillows Are Made

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Watch full episodes of the Science Channel Series "How It's Made." http://insder.co/HowItsMade Here’s how pillows are made. The synthetic fiber pillows come in two styles. Garnet, meaning the pillows are filled with a roll of synthetic fiber. And blown, m
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This Lifelike Robotic Arm Gets Smarter Over Time

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Easton LaChappelle, CEO of advanced prosthetics company Unlimited Tomorrow, talks about the updates to the company's prosthetic arm that utilizes artificial intelligence. Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/sai FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/tec
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This Portable Barrier Can Protect Houses From Flooding

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These portable water barriers can protect your home from floods, and could be a long-term replacement for sandbags. Water-Gate can be installed in minutes and doesn't require to be filled with air or the use of heavy machinery. Made by MegaSecur, the barr
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This Roller Makes Plain Concrete Look Like Brickwork

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This is Rock 'N' Roller, it's a concrete roller created by Marshalltown. Concrete is usually stamped with mats, which requires moving each mat into place and pushing them into place. The Rock 'N' Roller allows you to stamp concrete 5 times faster than mat
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What Would Happen If Humans Tried To Land On Jupiter

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The best way to explore a new world is to land on it. That's why humans have sent spacecraft to the Moon, Venus, Mars, Saturn's moon, Titan, and more. But there are a few places in the solar system we will never understand as well as we'd like. One of the
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All blue-eyed people have a single ancestor in common

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New research shows that all blue-eyed people share a common ancestor. This person lived more than 6,000 years ago and carried a genetic mutation that has now spread across the world. The exact cause remains to be determined, but scientists do know that ey
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These Shoes Combine Inline Skates With Skis

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Skiing just got a lot cooler. These are Snowfeet, an attachment for your shoes that combines skiing and inline skating. The user simply straps the Snowfeet onto their boots to turn them into inline skates for the snow slopes. Being lighter than normal sk
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These Robot Surveillance Balls Can Swim And Roll On Any Terrain

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This is Guardbot, a surveillance robot that's able to manoeuvre on any terrain, even having the ability to swim. The device comes in a variety of sizes, ranging from as small as 5 inches to a model that is 7ft in diameter. Guardbot is fitted with two sur
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The US Navy's new drone warship can drive itself as it hunts submarines

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After two years of testing the Sea Hunter drone warship has been handed over to the US Navy for possible deployment in 2018. The Sea Hunter is an entirely new class of warship that can spend months at sea without a crew onboard. The 132 ft vessel is capab
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What Happens To Your Brain When You Dream

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Sleep expert Matthew Walker breaks down what happens in your brain when you dream. Following is a transcript of the video. Matthew Walker: My name is Matthew Walker, I am a professor of neuroscience and psychology at the University of California, Berkeley
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Inside The First Amazon Go Store

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Here's what it's like inside Amazon's cashier-less store. Amazon Go has no checkout lines, cashiers, or registers. The store is located in Seattle, right near Amazon's campus. They sell prepared foods and grocery staples. There's also a small selection of
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Watch SpaceX Launch A Tesla Roadster To Mars On The Falcon Heavy Rocket — And Why It Matters

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SpaceX just launched a Tesla Roadster to Mars on this: SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket. This was the Falcon Heavy's maiden flight. It's the launch that everyone's been waiting for. The Falcon Heavy is a monster. It has 27 engines, can generate more power t
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Improve Your Memory: A 4 Minute Guide

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Do you feel like you have a bad memory? This short video will guide you through strategies to improve your memory, so you don't forget your significant other's birthday again. Following is a transcript of the video. Jessica Orwig: We all wish we were bett
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Why Is Caviar So Expensive?

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Caviar is one of the most expensive foods in the world. Selling for up to $35,000 per kilo, it's revered and relished by aristocrats across the globe. But it's an acquired taste. Turns out, caviar wasn't always so valuable. In the 19th century, sturgeon s
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This Electricity-Conducting Paint Lets You Paint Switches On Walls

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London-based Bare Conductive makes paint that conducts electricity. It's called electric paint and it can be used on a variety of surfaces including paper, plastic, wood, cardboard, or glass. Electric paint uses carbon to conduct electricity. "Inside of t
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These Whirlpool Turbines Can Provide 24/7 Renewable Energy For Dozens Of Homes

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This whirlpool turbine can power dozens of homes, providing energy 24 hours a day. Belgian company Turbulent have possibly come up with a solution to generate energy for small-scale rural areas. Using the power of water, the turbine can be installed to m
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An Axolotl Is An Incredible Creature That Can Regenerate Its Brain And Heart

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*Editor's note: Dr. James Godwin is now a research scientist at MDI Biological Laboratory.* The story begins with the Aztec God of death and lightning, the Xolotl. As legends have it, he was a monstrous dog that guarded the sun god and ushered souls to th
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What Happens To Your Body When You Start Exercising Regularly

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Leading a more active lifestyle takes time, effort, and determination, but in the end, it's really worth the shot. Here's what will happen to your body when you exercise regularly. Following is a transcript of the video. If you're thinking about leading a
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This Is An 8,000-pound Exoskeleton Controlled By A Human

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This 8,000-pound machine is built to race Meet Prosthesis. Prosthesis is an 8,000-pound exoskeleton completely controlled by a human. Prosthesis stands at nearly 15 feet tall and 18 feet wide. It's the world's first racing "mech" built by Furrion. "Mech"
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How Lucid Dreaming Works

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You may have heard of lucid dreaming, the type of dream where the dreamer is aware of dreaming. Is lucid dreaming a real phenomenon? Sleep expert Matthew Walker explains how much we know about lucid dreams so far. Following is a transcript of the video. J
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These 10 Inventions Are Saving The Earth

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1. This bin collects garbage from the sea. Seabin has a pump that creates a flow of water. The garbage is caught in a bag, allowing water to flow out back to sea. 2. This machine crushes beer bottles into usable sand. 200 grams of powder form each bottle
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This Portable Solar Oven Can Cook Just About Anything In Minutes

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Sun's out, solar power grills out! This portable solar oven can cook just about anything. The GoSun Go stove is fuel free and easy to use. It can cook most meals in 20-30 minutes and can stay hot for hours. Here's all that it can do: steam, bake, and roas
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This Truck Is A Tunnel-Cleaning Machine

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This truck cleans tunnels and it's made by Colas, a company that specializes in road construction. The idea for the truck was inspired by a car wash. It takes the method of cleaning cars and reverses it. This truck uses water without detergent to stay eco
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This Underwater Forest Looks Like Something From Another Planet

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This underwater forest looks like it's from another planet. The scientists who found it are calling it "the forest of the wild." These unusual life forms are glass sponges. They stay in one place their whole lives and can live for up to 10,000 years. Look
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Why Dog Breeds Look So Different But Cats Don’t

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Ever notice how dog breeds look so different from one another? A Maltese weighs about seven pounds, while the English mastiff can weigh up to 240 pounds. It's not just weight, either. Just look at the difference in shape between the dachshund and the Germ
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Get An Instant Treehouse With These ‘Treepods’

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Welcome to your instant tree house. This is TreePod and it is a hanging tree house. It's not just for kids and you don't even need tools to set it up. Don't have a tree? You can get a stand to hang TreePod anywhere. They're also making a camping version o
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These YouTube Engineers Built An 'Underwater Iron Man Jetpack'

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This is the "Underwater Iron Man Jetpack" and it was built by Eclectical Engineering. They say that strapping electric motors to yourself can make you swim faster than Michael Phelps. Here's how they did it. They created a watertight seal for the jetpack'
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10 Hidden iPhone Tricks Every User Should Know

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Senior Video Producer, Matt Stuart explains the 10 tips and tricks every iPhone user needs to know. Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/sai FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/techinsider TWITTER: https://twitter.com/techinsider INSTAGRAM: https://w
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The NFL Is Using The VICIS ZERO1 Football Helmet That Morphs On Impact To Reduce Head Injuries

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This is not your typical football helmet. VICIS ZERO1 looks like a standard helmet on the outside. But when it hits something, it reacts much differently. Its innovative design is protecting football players' heads. Here's how it works. When hit, hard-sh
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What It’s Like To Pretend To Live On Mars For 8 Months

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NASA runs fake space missions on Earth. These simulations — called analog missions — allow scientists to study what a long space mission would be like for the crew. Some analog missions study the use of specialized technology or the effects of zero gravit
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This 360-Degree Theater Lets You Experience VR Without A Headset

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This theater takes VR to a whole new level. Space 360 is a spherical projection theater. It creates a small universe around viewers. This eliminates the need for VR headsets. The theater is located next to Lucerium National Science Museum in Gwangju, Sout
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Five Tips For Falling Asleep Quicker

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Sleep expert Matthew Walker describes the perfect conditions for falling asleep quicker. Following is a transcript of the video. Matthew Walker: My name is Matthew Walker. I am a professor of neuroscience and psychology at the University of California Ber
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9 Bikes That Are Far From Normal

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9 cool bikes if you're looking for an upgrade: #1 Manta5 is a hydrofoil water bike. It uses the same technology used by sailboats to help you cut through water with ease. #2 Sno-Go is for a different type of terrain. This easy-to-use bike combines skiing
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How To Take The Ideal Nap And Avoid Bad Sleep

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Sleep expert Matthew Walker explains how naps can negatively impact your body. Following is a transcript of the video. Matthew Walker: My name is Matthew Walker. I am a professor of neuroscience and psychology at the University of California Berkeley and
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The YikeBike Is Like A Modern-Day Electric Big Wheel

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This is the YikeBike. An electric bike you can fold. It’s small enough to fit on public transit and light enough to carry. The bike can go up to 14.3 mph. It has a range of up to 12.5 miles. A full recharge will take 90 minutes. It has permanent LED light
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What Airplane Turbulence Is And Why It's No Big Deal

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Airplane turbulence may seem like the end of the road but statistically, there is no data of a plane crash caused by turbulence. Here is why turbulence is caused and why it should stop you from booking your next flight. Following is a transcript of the vi
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These People Are Walking On Water

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These people are "walking on water" What's really happening here? The substance is a mix of water and cornstarch. The mixture is two parts cornstarch to one part water. It demonstrates the properties of non-Newtonian fluids. Non-Newtonian fluids are solid
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What Happens To Your Body And Brain If You Don't Get Sleep

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Sleep expert Matthew Walker breaks down the many effects of sleep deprivation on your brain and body. Following is a transcript of the video. Matthew Walker: My name is Matthew Walker, I am a professor of neuroscience and psychology at the University of C
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These 10 Robots Make Life A Lot Easier

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These 10 robots make life a lot easier 1. This suitcase follows you around. Travelmate uses GPS to stay close to your connected smartphone. 2. Grillbot is like a Roomba for your grill. Just set the timer and let Grillbot go to work. 3. This machine fixes
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This incredible animation shows how deep humans have dug

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If we were to journey to the center of the Earth, it would take a lot longer than you might expect. Here's how deep humans have dug underground. Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/sai FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/techinsider TWITTER: https://
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Deepest-ever Fish Recovered For The First Time

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Scientists finally have an up-close look at the deepest-dwelling fish in the world. Several samples of the fish have been brought to the surface for study. Following is the transcript of the video. Scientists finally have an up-close look at the deepest-d
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NASA Reinvented The Wheel

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Mars destroys tires — so NASA reinvented the wheel by giving it a memory.Following is atranscript of the video. NASA has reinvented the tire. These rover tires are made from a nickel-titanium alloy. A material that can be deformed and return back to
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Liquid Water Isn't Flowing on Mars

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In 2015, scientists announced something incredible: They had strong evidence that there was liquid water flowing on Mars today. The implications were huge for the possibility of alien life and resources for future crewed missions to the Martian surface. N
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What Happens When A Bird Flies Into A Plane Engine

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What happens if a bird flies into a plane engine? The event is called a bird strike. Each year, bird strikes cost US airlines an estimated $1.2 billion. Only part of those costs are from actual damage. The rest comes from flight delays and cancellations.
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Sophia The Robot Has A Thanksgiving Message

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Sophia isn't your typical robot. Just a month ago, the humanoid robot was granted legal citizenship in Saudi Arabia, making Sophia the world's first-ever robot citizen. And after a whirlwind press tour where we had the chance to interview the emotionally
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Does Turkey Make You Sleepy?

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The tryptophan in turkey gets a bad rap every Thanksgiving. Here's the real reason you're so tired. Following is a transcript of the video. Dr. Daniel Barone: So the myth is that turkey has a lot of a chemical known as tryptophan, which is actually the pr
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How Shoes Changed The Way Humans Walk

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If it wasn't for shoes, we would walk way differently. Think about how you walk when barefoot. The foot lands almost flat. It rolls through the step, and the toes push off. Humans walked this way for millennia. Research suggests this style puts less stres
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These smart palm trees in Dubai can charge your phone and provide free Wi-Fi

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"Smart Palms" are palm tree-like devices that will provide free Wi-Fi and will charge your phone. There are more than 50 Smart Palms in Dubai, located on beaches and public areas in the city. Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/sai FACEBOOK: https:/
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This 580-ton monster machine is building bridges across China

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This colossal machine is called the SLJ900/32, or the Segmental Bridge Launching Machine. Created by Beijing Wowjoint Machinery Co, it can build this viaduct by extending beyond the installed segments to span to the next support, and roll the next pre-mad
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Elon Musk's AI company created virtual robots that can sumo wrestle and play soccer

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This artificial intelligence may look goofy but they're smarter than you think. OpenAI's bots can teach themselves how to sumo wrestle and play soccer. They learn using a "self-play" training process. The robots learn new skills in small increments by com
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Why paper cuts hurt so much

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The dangers of paper lurk at the microscopic level and they can cause a lot of pain. Paper can cut through wood and plastic and lacerate skin with ease. Following is a transcript of the video: Why do paper cuts hurt so much? There are a few reasons. First
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Why popping your pimples is bad for you

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Admit it, you love to pop those little pimples when they form on your face. But it turns out that might not be a wise move. On this episode of the Facebook series "Science the $#!* out of it," Joe Avella and Jessica Orwig talk about what pimples are, how
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Here's what's actually inside a whale's blowhole

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If you ever watch a whale breathe, you'll see plumes of mist shoot out of a hole in its head. Contrary to popular belief, that's not seawater. It's actually a cocktail mix of hot air and bacteria. As a whale breaches the surface, it opens its blowhole. It
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Neil deGrasse Tyson tries Soylent and talks future of food with CEO Rob Rhinehart

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You can get Amazon packages delivered inside your front door

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Amazon is offering a new service that lets service people deliver packages into your home. The In-Home kit comes with a security camera too. Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/sai FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/techinsider TWITTER: https://twit
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Sophia the humanoid robot just became a 'robot citizen'

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Saudi Arabia granted Sophia the humanoid robot with 'robot citizenship' ahead of the Future Investment Initiative conference. Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/sai FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/techinsider TWITTER: https://twitter.com/techins
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Here's what candy corn is actually made of

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Candy corn isn't just sugar. It's actually made up of several ingredients, including sugar, corn syrup, confectioner's glaze, salt, dextrose, gelatin, sesame oil, artificial flavor, honey, yellow 6, yellow 5, and red 3. It also contains gelatin, a protein
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How El Niño and La Niña affect weather

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A vast spot in the Pacific Ocean called the El Niño-Southern Oscillation effects weather the world over. This spot is famous for creating oscillating weather patterns known as El Niño and La Niña. Here's how these patterns control winter weather in the Un
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Google Pixel Buds are wireless headphones that translate in real time

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Google Pixel Buds are $160 wireless earbuds introduced during their October Pixel event. Designed to wrap around the back of a user's neck, the headphones can use Google Assistant to answer questions and translate languages in real-time. Read more: http:/
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Tropical forests now emit more CO2 than all US cars and trucks combined

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Tropical forests are now a threat in our fight against climate change. They emit more CO2 than all US cars and trucks combined, according to a study recently published in Science. Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/sai FACEBOOK: https://www.faceboo
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Why you lose your hair when you get older

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A wide variety of factors can cause baldness in men and women. Scientific studies show that chromosomes from both father and mother can lead to hair loss. Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/sai FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/techinsider TWITTER
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Scientists think they've finally solved the mystery of the 'alien megastructure' star

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The mystery of the "alien megastructure" star may finally be settled. In 2015, a rumor spread about the star KIC 8462852. It was proposed that the star might harbor an alien race. The rumor stemmed from the star's unusually unstable brightness. One explan
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These are the animals that travel the farthest

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As far as humans travel, it's nothing compared to some animals. To put just how large this distance is into perspective, we've put together an animation showing these animals and their incredible distances. Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/sai FA
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Scientists have solved one of Pluto's most puzzling mysteries.

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There are regions in Pluto where huge ice structures exist. Scientists finally think they know how they are formed. Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/sai FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/techinsider TWITTER: https://twitter.com/techinsider INSTA
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6 scientific tricks for falling asleep

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Can't sleep? Don't just lie there in bed and stress about it. These tricks will have you snoozing in no time. Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/sai FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/techinsider TWITTER: https://twitter.com/techinsider INSTAGRAM:
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Watch Elon Musk reveal SpaceX's most detailed plans to colonize Mars

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Elon Musk wants to build a metropolis on Mars starting in 2024. Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/sai FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/techinsider TWITTER: https://twitter.com/techinsider INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/tech_insider/
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Elon Musk wants to use SpaceX rockets to travel anywhere on Earth

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The spaceship, dubbed the BFR, would carry about 100 people into outer space, but at the end of his presentation Elon Musk floated the idea of using it to fly anywhere around the world in less than 60 minutes. Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/sai
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Japanese professor creates amazing 3D optical illusions

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Human eyes could be easier to trick than you might think. A Japanese professor, Kokichi Sugihara, created sculptures that trick the mind to see the impossible. He was the winner of the Best Illusion of the Year Contest in 2010 and 2nd place in 2016. Read
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These Japanese hotels are run almost entirely by robots

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There are robots to help you check in to the hotel, robots to carry your luggage to your room, and robots to haul your trash away. Even the fish in the lobby's tank are robots. H.I.S. Co. wants to open 100 more robot-run hotels in the next few years. Read
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Here's why all hurricanes spin counterclockwise

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All tropical storms that hit North American continent or any place in the northern hemisphere spin counterclockwise. The reason has to do with a phenomenon called the Coriolis effect. Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/sai FACEBOOK: https://www.fac
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Here's what happens when two hurricanes collide

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The phenomenon is called the Fujiwhara effect. Named for Japanese meteorologist Sakuhei Fujiwhara, who originally described it in 1921. If two cyclones pass within 900 miles of each other, they can start to orbit. What happens next depends on the size of
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This 12-ton robot will represent Team USA in an epic robot duel

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MegaBot Inc. has created the Eagle Prime, a MK3-class robot that is built to fight. Equipped with two pilots, the Eagle Prime will be going head to head against Team Japan in the Giant Robot Duel. Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/sai FACEBOOK: ht
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Harvard University is creating robotic insects to monitor the environment

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RoboBees are being made at Harvard's Wyss Institute. They can be used for environmental monitoring, search and rescue, and crop pollination. Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/sai FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/techinsider TWITTER: https://twit
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This mirror has a personalized computer hidden inside

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This smart mirror can control your connected home. It is controlled by your voice, and can connect to lights, cameras, thermostats, and more. Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/sai FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/techinsider TWITTER: https://twi
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This device gives any bike an electric motor

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UrbanX E-Bike Wheel replaces the front bike wheel to make any bike electric. Installation takes only 60 seconds and can take you as fast at 20 mph. Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/sai FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/techinsider TWITTER: https
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Incredible time-lapse of lightning storms in Hurricane Harvey

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This satellite footage from NOAA shows the enormous amount of lightning within Hurricane Harvey, one of the most devastating hurricanes to hit the US in over a decade. Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/sai FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/techin
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A new deep sea fish has been discovered

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A Japanese research team has discovered a hitherto unknown species of fish living at a record-breaking depth. JAMSTEC, in cooperation with NHK, discovered the fish during an unmanned deep sea dive in the Mariana Trench. Scientists think that if the fish w
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New NASA video of Saturn with stunning real images from Cassini

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NASA's Cassini spacecraft first began orbiting Saturn in 2004. For the last 13 years, it has seen sights on Saturn that no other spacecraft has shown us. Here are some of the best images from Cassini's mission, so far. Read more: http://www.businessinside
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Map shows every upcoming solar eclipse until 2040

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Even if you missed the last big eclipse, don't despair. There are solar eclipses happening across the globe at least once a year. While not all of them will happen over populated areas, some of them may be happening close to you. Read more: http://www.bus
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The terrifying way our universe will end — and when

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Our universe is racing toward its destruction as we speak. The end is not going to be especially pleasant, but when that end will happen is still a point of contention amongst cosmologists. Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/sai FACEBOOK: https://w
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Norwegian town uses mirrors to make artificial sunlight

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Rjukan, Norway, sits in a valley that casts a shadow over the town for half the year. In 2013, mirrors were installed to reflect sunlight down to the town's square. Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/sai FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/techinsid
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The many different types of pimples, and how to treat each one

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Not all pimples are the same. The difference depends on what's happening below the surface. Here's a detailed look at the most common types of pimples. Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/sai FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/techinsider TWITTER: h
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This school in Thailand is made entirely out of earth and bamboo.

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The Panyaden International School in Chiang Mai, Thailand is made entirely out of earth and bamboo with zero-carbon footprint. The school uses Buddhist values in their curriculum and instills a respect for nature. One of their buildings is a massive sport
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This trailer inflates into a tent in 90 seconds

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The Air OPUS has an electric air pump inside. It pumps air into tubes in the tent to inflate it without using poles. Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/sai FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/techinsider TWITTER: https://twitter.com/techinsider INST
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This celebrity optical illusion is crazy!

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This smart pill could crawl through your body to deliver its medicine

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Purdue researchers have created a smart capsule as "an ideal targeted-delivery vehicle." It works in conjunction with a magnet. Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/sai FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/techinsider TWITTER: https://twitter.com/techi
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What it's like to ride the thrilling Coney Island Cyclone

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Built in 1927, Coney Island Cyclone is a roller coaster that runs on wooden rails. It may be old, but it still stands as one of the most thrilling rides. Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/sai FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/techinsider TWITTER:
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Rainbows aren't just arcs in the sky — they're actually full circles

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Rainbows are one of nature's most stunning displays. They form when light enters and bends out of raindrops in the air. The conditions have to be perfect in order for you to see the rainbow. However, all rainbows are actually full circles. They can only b
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Mosquitoes bite you more if you do these 5 things

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What makes mosquitoes like one person over others? There are five things that you should know which make mosquitoes bite you more. Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/sai FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/techinsider TWITTER: https://twitter.com/te
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There's a disgusting amount of dust hidden in your carpets

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Oriental rugs are a luxury item that often get neglected. Cleaners like Flat Rate Carpet make sure they don't lose their value. Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/sai FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/techinsider TWITTER: https://twitter.com/techi
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4DX movie theaters are the next-best thing to being in the film

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These 4DX seats make you feel like you're really there — the system uses environmental effects like fog, water, and even smell to add to the movie-watching experience. Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/sai FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/techin
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The science behind why fireflies glow

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Fireflies are a trademark of summer. We're all familiar with their glowing tails, but how do they produce that glow and why do they glow? It turns out, fireflies have a specific organ in its abdomen that helps it glow. Read more: http://www.businessinside
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Self-driving police car being deployed in Dubai

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OTSAW Digital has created a self-driving car that patrols streets and can launch a surveillance drone. The machines will arrive in Dubai by the end of 2017. By 2030, Dubai wants robots to make up 25% of their police force. Read more: http://www.businessin
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This expanding house is ready in 10 minutes

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Ten Fold Engineering, a UK-based company, has built an expandable-house prototype. The unit can be trucked to any location and set up in minutes. Video courtesy of Ten Fold Engineering. Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/sai FACEBOOK: https://www.f
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Time taken to burn off calories in popular junk foods

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Calories add up real fast; while you can burn them off with exercise it takes a lot longer than actually eating them. Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/sai FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/techinsider TWITTER: https://twitter.com/techinsider INS
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A peculiar phenomenon covered a Chinese lake with 'snow' in the middle of the summer

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A Yuncheng City salt lake in China's Sanxi Province is covered with white foam that looks like snow in the middle of the summer. While scientists don't know for sure what causes all the foam, experts think it's a result of a unique mixture of algae and pl
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Daimler and Bosch have created an automated parking garage

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Daimler and Bosch have created an automated parking garage that parks cars for you without using a valet. The drawback is that the system won't work with just any car. Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/sai FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/techin
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DeepLoco computer program taught itself to walk and run

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The University of British Columbia created a computer program called DeepLoco that uses deep learning to teach itself to walk, run, and even dribble a soccer ball. It could help video games become much more realistic and even aid robots in the real world.
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NASA Curiosity rover's 5-year time-lapse

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To celebrate Curiosity's 5-year anniversary, NASA released amazing time-lapse footage that spans Curiosity's time on Mars, so far. We can't wait to see what Curiosity finds next. Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/sai FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook
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This train could hit 200 mph on just air power

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VECTORR is an air-powered train that can run up to to 200 miles per hour. With this scale model, we're one step closer to eco-friendly transportation. Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/sai FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/techinsider TWITTER: ht
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Scientists are testing out a device that could heal organs and brain injuries in seconds

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Ohio State University created a non-invasive chip that uses Tissue Nanotransfection to alter skin cells into cells of any kind according to their study. Researchers say it may be able to heal anything from nerve damage to brain injuries. It's only been te
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8 easy ways to fix common iPhone problems

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Have a problem with your iPhone? Don't run to the Genius Bar just yet. There are tons of easy iPhone fixes you can handle yourself using common household items. Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/sai FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/techinsider T
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How to lower your chances of a being attacked by a shark

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George Burgess, the director for the Florida Program for Shark Research at the Florida Museum of Natural History and contributor to "SharkFest," explains what people can do to avoid a shark attack. Following is a transcript of the video. Read more: http:/
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Gene-edited pigs could solve America's transplant problem

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The latest advance in Crispr technology is a new kind of virus-free gene-edited pig. Scientists are hot on the hunt to figure out a way to transplant pig organs into humans. But a growing concern is retroviruses in pig cells that could infect humans. Read
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What to do if a shark is headed straight for you

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Is it true that the best way to defend yourself against a shark is to punch its nose? To improve your chances of surviving a shark attack, we spoke with George Burgess, director of the Florida Program for Shark Research and manager of the International Sh
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All the nasty things inside a pimple

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Why jets leave white trails in the sky

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The atmosphere is thin and cold the higher up a plane goes. The exhaust from a plane's engine is much hotter than the atmosphere. The water vapor from the hot plane engine turns to ice mid-air which we see as white lines in the sky called contrails. Read
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Why potato chip bags are always empty at the top

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Don't you hate when you pull open a fresh bag of chips and you find SO much empty space? Who are potato chip companies trying to fool? No one! In fact, that space is there for a very good reason: to make sure that your chips arrive to you fresh and delici
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Why golf balls have dimples

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While working on your perfect swing, have you ever looked down at a golf ball and wondered "What's with all the ridges?" It's a simple question, but they play a big part in how far that ball can fly. Before golf balls had their dimples, your game was much
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Biggest myth about sharks debunked

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That sharks represent a risk to swimmers and surfers isn't news to beachgoers. But these predators are not actually looking to feed on humans. To better understand why a tiny number of sharks do sometimes bite people, we interviewed George Burgess, direct
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How to watch the solar eclipse if you don't have special glasses

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Solar eclipse glasses are selling out all over the place in anticipation of the event on August 21, 2017. But there's another, cheaper option to view it in case you aren't able to snag a pair before the big day. For more information about the eclipse and
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The T. Rex couldn’t actually sprint like it does in ‘Jurassic Park’

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Scientists at the University of Manchester have new proof that T. rex wasn't nearly as terrifying as we thought. The animal's tremendous size and weight prevented it from running at top speeds of 45 mph, like is shown in the blockbuster "Jurassic Park." I
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NASA released the closest-ever images of Jupiter’s Great Red Spot

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As NASA's Juno probe flew over Jupiter on July 10th, it snapped photographs of the planet's most iconic feature, the Great Red Spot. Following is a transcript of the video. This is our closest look at Jupiter's iconic "Great Red Spot." These photographs w
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A new NASA video shows Pluto in exquisite detail

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The New Horizons spacecraft traveled more than 3 billion miles to reach Pluto. Scientists at NASA have used the mission data to create flyovers that are even closer than the actual spacecraft. Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/sai FACEBOOK: https:
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This company wants to mine the Moon using robots — and they could be doing it within three years

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Moon Express wants to start mining the surface of the moon for valuable materials. They've set a goal of sending their first robotic lander to the lunar surface by the end of 2017. Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/sai FACEBOOK: https://www.facebo
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4 watermelon hacks that will impress your friends this summer

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Summer is the perfect time to enjoy watermelon, but there is more than one way to eat it. Here are four simple ways to consume a watermelon, instead of just slicing it into wedges. They don't involve a lot of work, but you might get a little messy. Read m
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Google's DeepMind AI just taught itself to walk

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Google's artificial intelligence company, DeepMind, has developed an AI that has managed to learn how to walk, run, jump, and climb without any prior guidance. The result is as impressive as it is goofy. Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/sai FACEB
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How ancient Romans made stronger concrete than today

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Many structures built by ancient Romans around 2,000 years ago are still standing, and some are still in excellent condition. Over the last decade, researchers have come discover the Romans' secret concrete recipe that has maintained so many of its now-an
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An engineer in Chile created a device that could use earthquake vibrations to charge phones

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Luciano Chiang, a Chilean engineer, built a machine that turns the earth's vibrations into energy that can be used to charge phones and small electronics. Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/sai FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/techinsider TWITTER
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Here's what Nickelodeon slime is made of — according to 'Double Dare' host Marc Summers

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Any kid who watched Nickelodeon in the '90s knows that it was all about the green slime. Marc Summers, host of "Double Dare" and "What Would You Do?" explains what it was actually made out of. A new documentary about Summers' life and career comes out lat
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These tiny parrots could give us clues about how dinosaurs learned to fly

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Parrotlets hop from branch to branch looking for food, moving efficiently as they leap. Researchers believe this could be how dinosaurs evolved to fly. Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/sai FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/techinsider TWITTER: h
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This 1950s car had an extra wheel to help with parking

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The Park-Car was invented by Brooks Walker in the 1930s and patented in the 1950s. The car included a fifth wheel that allowed it to rotate in and out of parking spaces, as well as turn in a full circle. Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/sai FACEB
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This machine can produce almost 300 bricks in a minute

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The BMM300 is a brick-making beast, shaping raw clay into hundreds of bricks in just minutes. Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/sai FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/techinsider TWITTER: https://twitter.com/techinsider INSTAGRAM: https://www.inst
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You can ride this zip line like a rollercoaster

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Each of these "rollercoaster" zip lines is custom-built to fit the landscape around them. Unlike normal roller coasters, these rides run on gravity and momentum, making them very eco-friendly. Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/sai FACEBOOK: https:
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These are the world's fastest animals

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Cheetahs have a reputation for speed. While the big cats may be able to reach speeds of 75 mph, it's nothing compared to the top speeds of other animals. It's not even the fastest mammal! Here are the fastest animals on Earth. Read more: http://www.busine
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Here’s how much taller humans have gotten in the last 100 years

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Humans have grown dramatically taller over recent years. This video shows the countries where people have grown the most in the past 100 years. Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/sai FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/techinsider TWITTER: https://t
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This inflatable playground floats on the water

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Wibit makes inflatable water park systems that can be arranged into all kinds of shapes. Full park combos cost anywhere from $4,000 to $187,000. Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/sai FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/techinsider TWITTER: https://
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Holograms are taking over advertising

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The "Hypervsn" is a mechanism of spinning LED lights that create the illusion of a 3-D image. Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/sai FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/techinsider TWITTER: https://twitter.com/techinsider INSTAGRAM: https://www.inst
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Become a human torpedo with this underwater jet pack

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Made by Supermarinovation, the x2 Sport can help you swim as fast as Michael Phelps. Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/sai FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/techinsider TWITTER: https://twitter.com/techinsider INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com
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This is the crazy way distressed jeans are made

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The LaserSharp Denim Abrasion System uses 2500 watts of power to burn patterns into the legs of jeans, giving them a stylish "distressed" look. Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/sai FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/techinsider TWITTER: https://t
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Here's the difference between mild, sharp, and extra sharp cheddar cheese

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Cheddar cheese is usually labeled according to its "sharpness." Dr. Michael Tunick, author of "The Science of Cheese," explains the reason for this flavor grading. Following is a transcript of the video. So basically the level of sharpness is up to the ch
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Astronomers solved the 22-year-long mystery behind the coldest place in the universe

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The Boomerang Nebula is the coldest place in the universe. But why this regions of space is colder than space itself has remained a mystery — until now. Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/sai FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/techinsider TWITTER:
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Scientists overlooked how high radiation could devastate Mars exploration missions

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Scientists have long known high levels of radiation exists on Mars. But could it be so high that humans won't be able to handle when we get there? Following is a transcript of the video. Going to Mars may be more dangerous than we thought. The major probl
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How to make 'cloud eggs' — Instagram's newest obsession

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Instagram has changed the way we think about food. Food trends like Starbucks' Unicorn Frappuccino have people lining up to get the newest, prettiest food products, just for that photo opportunity. If you're looking for your next Instagram food post, look
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Here's why white noise helps us sleep

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White noise isn't the most dynamic sound in the world. But, its structure allows your brain to block out the disturbing sounds that keep you from sleeping. Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/sai FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/techinsider TWITTE
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Watch kids try virtual reality for the first time

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Kids can be brutally and unapologetically honest. So we decided to put that honesty to good use and find out what they thought about the virtual reality hype. We had them try out the HTC Vive VR headset, and their reactions were amazing. Read more: http:/
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An artist spent 6 months creating a fake grocery store completely made of felt

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There's a new grocery store in New York, but don't try to eat any of the food inside. "8 'Till Late" is an art installation from British artist Lucy Sparrow that sells products you would typically find in an NYC bodega, except everything is made out of fe
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This is how Apple repairs broken iPhone screens

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Broken iPhone screens have always been a nightmare for their owners. Now Apple has finally shown off the process by which they repair the phones. The process involves a special device called Horizon Machine, which Apple is finally making available to thir
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New behind-the-scenes video of the flying Kitty Hawk machine shows what it's like to learn to fly it

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It's been about a month since Kitty Hawk, the stealth company working on a flying car and backed by Google cofounder Larry Page, unveiled its first public prototype of the Flyer. But what is it like to actually fly one of these things? How tough is it to
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NASA just released the first inside-look of Jupiter's rings

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NASA's Juno spacecraft has been orbiting Jupiter since July, 2016. But only just recently have scientists had a chance to analyze all of its data — and the results are painting a different picture of Jupiter than what anyone expected. Juno is also returni
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Watch Mark Zuckerberg discover he was accepted to Harvard

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Mark Zuckerberg never actually graduated Harvard — he dropped out as a sophomore to run Facebook. But he's finally getting his honorary degree at the 2017 commencement ceremony. The tech mogul is scheduled to speak to graduates on Thursday May, 25, and to
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The 5 biggest discoveries from NASA's Cassini spacecraft

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For the last 13 years, NASA's Cassini spacecraft has spied on Saturn and its many moons. Turns out, this region of space could hold the greatest secrets of our solar system. Here are 5 of the most fascinating discoveries Cassini has given us so far. Read
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A growing human-made bubble in space could be great news for our future on this planet

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Humans aren't just changing the surface of Earth, we're also changing the space around us. We've created a bubble around Earth that NASA probes discovered. It's invisible to the naked eye but could prove incredibly useful in the near future for our way of
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A psychologist debunks the claim that fidget spinners help kids focus

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Fidget spinners are everywhere these days. You can buy them on any street corner for a few dollars, and both kids and adults are obsessed with them. The companies that make these hot new gadgets claim they help relieve stress and anxiety and can help kids

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