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July 17, 2015
NASA's New Pluto Images Point To Geologically Active World
The latest photos show ice plains that appear to be only 100 million years old and a hilly region that could be what is left when surrounding material is eroded away.
Read MoreMay 1, 2015
Tesla CEO Elon Musk Unveils Home Battery -- Is $3,000 Cheap Enough?
With a sleek surface and a depth of only about 7 inches, the Powerwall can be mounted on a garage wall or another surface, indoors or outside.
Read MoreMarch 31, 2015
If Drones Make You Nervous, Think Of Them As Flying Donkeys
In Africa, where there aren't always roads from point A to point B, drones could take critical medicines to remote spots. But the airborne vehicles make people uneasy for lots of reasons.
Read MoreFebruary 24, 2015
NFL Hopefuls Turn To Wearable Tech For An Edge
With devices that can cost upwards of $100,000, athletes and trainers are able to analyze real-time health and performance data.
Read MoreJanuary 14, 2015
From The Mouths Of Apes, Babble Hints At Origins of Human Speech
You say banana; this orangutan says ... well, it's hard to tell what she's saying. But the rhythmic, speech-like sounds of the zoo-dwelling ape have started scientists talking.
Read MoreJanuary 14, 2015
Orangutan Speaks? Google Translates!
We listen to orangutan sounds that surprised scientists and give the latest version of Google Translate a try.
Read MoreJanuary 13, 2015
Breaking Up Is Hard To Do, But Science Can Help
When your friends say it's time to stop wallowing in despair and move on, you can say that reflecting on a recent breakup can speed recovery. Oh, and maybe some Taylor Swift.
Read MoreJanuary 9, 2015
Indiana Gets Federal Money For Composites Programs
Indiana is one of six states chosen to collaborate with the federal Department of Energy in a project to expand research, development, and job creation in composite material technology.
Read MoreJanuary 7, 2015
When It Comes To Smartphones, Are Americans Dumb?
If you paid top dollar for a top phone, Asian vendors at the International Consumer Electronics Show have a message: You paid for a brand, not quality. And this year, they want to sell to you.
Read MoreDecember 4, 2014
Would You Run 3,080 Miles For Science?
What are the limits of the human body and mind during extreme-endurance racing? Anthropologist Barbara J. King interviews the research director of an upcoming 3,080-mile run across the United States.
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