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Mission refocused gravity
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Mission refocused gravity

On a groundbreaking project, CERN physicists are preparing to launch experiments to determine the existence of anti-gravity.

December 11, 2018
Intelligent wearers replace traditional computers?
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Intelligent wearers replace traditional computers?

In the context of the consumer electronics market continuing to diverge from desktop and notebook models to smart devices, new devices are expected to replace the PC era.

December 11, 2018
Google's secret project
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Google's secret project

On 4/12, The New York Times reported that Andy Rubin - who is behind Google's Android mobile operating system - is working on a secret robot project.

December 11, 2018
The largest floating device in the world
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The largest floating device in the world

The Prelude will receive natural gas and turn it into liquefied petroleum gas (LNG) for Shell. Then from the Prelude will transfer liquefied gas to the transport vessels.

December 11, 2018
Multifunction aircraft
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Multifunction aircraft

After natural disasters such as the typhoon Haiyan ravaging the Philippines, relief work on affected areas is often difficult due to the infrastructure being damaged.

December 11, 2018
Mobile radiation scouts
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Mobile radiation scouts

Engineers from Moscow research firm 'Spectr' have built a mobile system to spy on radiation and chemical pollution.

December 11, 2018
Robot trash
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Robot trash

Japanese researchers have invented a toilet robot that automatically moves in public places and asks passers-by to pick up trash.

December 11, 2018
Robot 'attack' office
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Robot 'attack' office

Experts warn that office workers may fall into unemployment by 2018, and the loser of their position is the robot.

December 11, 2018