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Researchers at Stanford University have developed a potential next-generation of battery with a new coating that enables it to “self-heal”…
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Could drones be coming to Disney World?
Future visitors to Walt Disney World may come for the rides but stay for the drone show. Last week, Disney…
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Betting with bitcoin: Site lets Americans gamble on elections, sports with online-only currency
The digital currency bitcoin — once used to facilitate online drug deals — now appears to be enabling people to…
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Scientists proceed with caution towards new gene mutation technology
A powerful new technology could be used to manipulate nature by changing a species gene pool through reproduction, and it…
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NYC subways slowly upgrading from 1930s-era technology
NEW YORK – The more than 6 million riders who take New York City’s subways each day ride trains that…
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A humanoid robot aboard the International Space Station is inspiring technology that could be useful to both astronauts and people…
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