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The bizarre solar gun of Germany
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The bizarre solar gun of Germany

Using a solar reflecting mirror is the idea of ​​developing a strange German weapon in World War II.

December 12, 2018
Unexpected uses of Gorilla Glass
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Unexpected uses of Gorilla Glass

A tour around Corning's glass labs will show the brand new functionality of Gorilla Glass toughened glass.

December 12, 2018
Improved wi-fi wave with sheep
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Improved wi-fi wave with sheep

A UK researcher is working on ways to improve Internet access in remote areas by using sheep.

December 12, 2018
US deploys self-driving cars
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US deploys self-driving cars

Google's car, the first fully automated vehicle, will be used on California roads from 2015.

December 12, 2018
6-leg beetle
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6-leg beetle

German scientists successfully built a 6-legged robot inspired by the rodent beetle, capable of traveling on a variety of terrains.

December 12, 2018
The robot sells coffee machines
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The robot sells coffee machines

Japan's smart robot sells cafeteria at an advertising event, which can understand 80% of the conversations with customers.

December 12, 2018
Unmanned aircraft threaten civil aviation
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Unmanned aircraft threaten civil aviation

The US government is considering a series of policies related to the management of unmanned aircraft (UAV) amid growing incidents of collisions between UAVs and large ai…

December 12, 2018
Modifying gasoline from sawdust
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Modifying gasoline from sawdust

Scientists at the Center for Surface Chemistry and Catalysis (KU Leuven University, Belgium) say they have successfully converted sawdust into gasoline.

December 12, 2018