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Electronic Sensors Sniff Out Ovarian Cancer

Israeli scientists have developed sophisticated sensors that can “sniff” out ovarian cancer in a patient's breath.

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Why Does It Take So Long For Blu-ray Discs To Play?

Pop a Blu-ray movie into a player, and it can take two or three minutes before the film starts. Why?

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Paralyzed Man Mentally Controls His Arms With Surgical Implants

The project is a huge step towards helping people with paralysis regain mobility.

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The 26 Most Popular Halloween Costumes by State

See what the most popular Halloween costume is in your area.

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This New Feature Deletes Tourists From Photos in Real Time

Even if you can't avoid crowds in real life, this app will help you pretend you did.

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Tony Hawk Helped Design a Hoverboard, Just in Time for Back to the Future Day

Marty McFly would approve.

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Driverless Cars Get Into Accidents Because They're Too Good at Driving

Google's driverless cars are safe. Human drivers? Not so much.

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Your Childhood View-Master is Back With a Virtual Reality Update

The future is now.

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Stunningly Detailed 3D Scans of Pompeii Victims

The images give researchers new insight into the villagers' daily lives.

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Don’t Call This Wearable Device a Smartwatch

"Digital canvas" is the preferred term.

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5 Fictional Inventions From Literature That Became Real

Writers create new worlds—and sometimes, they create new inventions.

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This Box Can Simulate the Weather Forecast

This tempescope creates rain, clouds and lightning in a space no bigger than a table lamp.

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Google is Bringing Free Virtual Reality Field Trips to Schools

Students now have the chance to visit China, Mexico, and even Mars without ever leaving the classroom.

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The Answers to 10 Tricky Job Interview Questions

How many piano tuners are there in the city of Chicago?

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This News Station Swapped Their Film Equipment for iPhones and Selfie Sticks

One news station in Switzerland is reporting all their broadcasts selfie-style.

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How Building a Real-Life Spacecraft Inspired a Game of Space Exploration

A game of space exploration and government setbacks.

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This Bike Just Broke the Record for Fastest Human-Powered Vehicle

The Eta speedbike can reach speeds over 85 mph.

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These Solar Cells Were Inspired by the Japanese Art of Kirigami

A few artful cuts can make solar cells up to 40 percent more efficient.

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The First Foldable Smartphone Could Be Coming in January

Hold the phone: the old school mobile devices may be making a comeback.

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The Facebook 'Dislike' Button Is Coming

A 'dislike' button is on the horizon.

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This Toothbrushing App Was Reprogrammed to Be Less Addictive

The game was so entertaining that parents were having trouble tearing their kids away from it.

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Airbag Jacket for Motorcyclists Knows When to Deploy

This could make travel a whole lot safer for riders on two wheels.

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This Simple Toilet Can Improve Health and Safety

This cheaply mass-produced toilet to developing nations, a toilet manufacturer is helping individuals gain access to clean, sanitary, and secure bathroom facilities.

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This Cube-Shaped Robot Is Designed to Tumble Across Asteroids

The "Hedgehog" robot can function no matter which side it lands on.