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5G Just Got Here, But Where Is 6G?
Elements
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5G Just Got Here, But Where Is 6G?

In 2019, 5G wireless networks and devices finally became a reality, but now people are wondering, when are we getting 6G?

What’s Actually Happening in Your Noise-Canceling Headphones
Elements
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What’s Actually Happening in Your Noise-Canceling Headphones

Noise-canceling headphones have been offering humans a layer of protection against the sounds of everyday life for a while now—but how do these ear shields actually work?

The Extreme Physics Pushing Moore’s Law to the Next Level
Focal Point
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The Extreme Physics Pushing Moore’s Law to the Next Level

We went inside this exclusive R&D lab to see an engineering marvel that's about to shake up Silicon Valley.

Falling Atoms Are Helping NASA Measure Earth’s Gravity
Elements
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Falling Atoms Are Helping NASA Measure Earth’s Gravity

The Earth’s gravitational pull isn’t uniform, as it varies from one place to another. So, scientists developed a new instrument to deliver the most accurate measurements yet.

Camera Measures Scattered Light to Detect Objects Outside Line of Sight
Elements
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Camera Measures Scattered Light to Detect Objects Outside Line of Sight

Can’t see what’s hiding around the corner? That’s no problem for this camera, which measures scattered light from a laser to detect objects outside its line of sight.

Why Elon Musk Wants to Implant an Electrical Wire in Your Brain
Elements
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Why Elon Musk Wants to Implant an Electrical Wire in Your Brain

Elon Musk's Neuralink is planning on inserting electrodes in brains to help people who are paralyzed use robotic prosthetics.

How Close Are We to Controlling Machines With Our Minds?
How Close Are We
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How Close Are We to Controlling Machines With Our Minds?

From outsmarting the self check-out to providing options for patients with communication disorders, merging mind with machine could be the next frontier for humanity. How close are we to controlling machines with our minds?

A Smart Tattoo That Changes Color When Your Blood Sugar Rises
Space & Innovation
By Seeker

A Smart Tattoo That Changes Color When Your Blood Sugar Rises

These color-changing tattoos monitor your health.

A Tapeless Measuring Device
Space & Innovation
By Seeker

A Tapeless Measuring Device

This digital tape measure is tapeless.

Robots Are Now Serving Food at a Restaurant in Nepal
Space & Innovation
By Seeker

Robots Are Now Serving Food at a Restaurant in Nepal

Nepal's first robot waiter is ready for orders.

Why Spinning a Beer Chills It Faster
Space & Innovation
By Seeker

Why Spinning a Beer Chills It Faster

How to chill a beer in less than a minute using physics.

Luke Skywalker’s ‘A New Hope’ Lightsaber To Be Auctioned
Space & Innovation
By Seeker

Luke Skywalker’s ‘A New Hope’ Lightsaber To Be Auctioned

How much would you spend to own a Star Wars lightsaber?

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