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The Pentagon Plans to Finally Upgrade From Floppy Disk Technology
The U.S. nuclear force has been using the same tech since the 1970s.
Watch a Gutenberg Printing Press in Action
In a video, the Crandall Printing Museum demonstrates how the world's only functional Gutenberg printing press actually operated.
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Bowhead Technology created an interactive water bottle for kids, designed to make drinking water more fun.
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The new law protects an employee's "right to disconnect."
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If you’ve been relying on a Fitbit to track your heart rate at the gym, you might want to take those readings with a grain of salt.
Engineers Design Device to Listen to Knees’ Snaps, Crackles, and Pops
The sounds produced by an injured joint may someday help doctors and physical therapists gauge an injured knee's recovery.
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The newest employee at this Pizza Hut is a Japanese robot.
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There's a reason why confetti makes everything a pixelated mess.
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Google’s latest free app for science-lovers of all ages transforms your smartphone into a laboratory.
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