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Will robots take your job? Website estimates which jobs will be automated

Willrobotstakemyjob.com was created by a developer and graphic designer to show which jobs were most likely to be automated in the future.
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Scientists discover hundreds of unintended mutations in CRISPR-edited mice

The revolutionary gene-editing tool comes with a few hundred caveats, says a new study that discovered hundreds of unintended mutations.
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New technique produces electricity with nothing but saltwater and freshwater

New hybrid technology could produce “unprecedented” amounts of electrical power from the meeting of fresh and saltwater.
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Startup’s solar roof is cheaper, more efficient, and easier to install than Tesla’s solar tiles

Tesla unveiled its economic solar roof last year. However, a startup has announced plans for a cheaper solar roof that is easier to install.
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Simplified, affordable AR headset wants to do what Google Cardboard did for VR

A new Kickstarter campaign wants to make augmented reality headsets accessible to the masses. Just add cardboard!
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New technique could triple LED display resolution with a mere software update

New research shows how pixels could essentially be shrunk down to one-third of their current size for a massive improvement in resolution.
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Robot learns how to grab objects by analyzing them in simulated reality

Researchers from UC Berkeley have developed a system that lets robots work out how to pick up any object by analyzing it in virtual reality.
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Stressed out? Science says a heartbeat-mimicking wearable can calm you down

A wearable that beats like a heart could help you relax in stressful situations, according to a new study from the University of London.
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France sets up terrifying digital displays to stop jaywalkers in their tracks

France has been using a specially designed digital display to try to discourage pedestrians from crossing roads on a red light.
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Even the Green Goblin would be jealous of this daredevil on a drone

It's not the kind of drone delivery we usually hear about, but this recent stunt at a soccer final in Portugal is definitely worth a look.
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Artificial intelligence will track whether you’re paying attention in class

Business students' attention spans are being closely monitored. It’s all thanks to a software known as Nestor.
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Designer virus carries cancer genes, tells immune system to attack tumor

Developed by Swiss scientists, these designer viruses stimulate the immune system, causing it to target tumors with killer cells.
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First science data from Juno shows Jupiter is a complex and chaotic planet

The recent results depict Jupiter as a highly complex and chaotic world with cyclones the size of Earth and a strong magnetic field.
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Bonkers inventor Colin Furze turns a microwave into a video game console

Oh, what to do while waiting for a microwave to cook your peanut-butter-topped onion! YouTube star Colin Furze has come up with a solution.
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The 5 most epic real-life battles between man and machine

It was only a matter of time before AI caught up with our intellectual capacity. Here are some of our favorite moments, from Watson to EARL.
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Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Fish drones, bottle gardens, AI longboards

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Elvis Presley’s private jet just sold for well below its estimated auction price

Elvis Presley's 1962 Lockheed Jetstar aircraft was just sold at auction. The final price was below the multi-million-dollar estimate.
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Billionaire funding the world’s largest yacht to research saving the oceans

A large part of Norway's economy is dependent on the ocean. One of the country's richest citizens is funding an ocean research superyacht.
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Baby, these are the best Bond gadgets from the Roger Moore films

Here's our guide to the top 10 most memorable gadgets used in the James Bond movies that starred the late Sir Roger Moore.
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The first ‘steps’ of this giant mech make a baby giraffe look graceful

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Chinese company will train U.S. coal miners for a future in clean wind energy

This Chinese wind-turbine company hopes to retool a workforce of unemployed coal miners in Wyoming.
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Weekly Rewind: 'Game of Thrones' is coming, 'Twin Peaks' returns, Bond's best rides

In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. That’s why we’ve compiled a quick and dirty list of this week's top 10 tech stories.
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MIT developed an algorithm that will make drones more agile at high speeds

Current autonomous drones struggle to fly quickly, while managing to dodge obstacles. A new MIT algorithm may have the solution.
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TeslaBot is a new AI assistant from SmartCar for your Tesla Model S or X

Thanks to a new chatbot from SmartCar, you can now talk to your Tesla Model S or Model X with TeslaBot. It uses Tesla's open API.
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This algorithm can fight document counterfeiters by analyzing paper textures

One way to prevent forgery of official documents could be to check the “fingerprint” of the paper they’re printed on.
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Prototype device lets you easily switch between privacy options online

Thero is a 3D-printed desktop device that lets users switch between online encrypted communication methods simply by turning a dial.
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Computer scientists develop AI that gets curious about its surroundings

Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley have developed an AI agent that’s naturally curious about its surroundings.
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MIT’s shape-shifting noodles amuse diners, could revolutionize packaging

MIT researchers develop shape-shifting noodles that change shape only when dunked in water. The technology could revolutionize packaging.
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An army of these odd-looking robotic 'turtles' might help rid the world of landmines

Researchers are developing a fleet of robotic turtles that could one day be used to detect landmines in the field.
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South Korean scientists develop another controllable cyborg turtle

Researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology have built a parasitic robot that controls turtles with LEDs.
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Made from molten glass, world’s largest convex mirror will take a year to cool

Casting of the secondary mirror for the European Southern Observatory’s Extremely Large Telescope has been completed in Germany.
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Beyond Zero supercools your booze to make frozen liquor ice cubes in minutes

The Beyond Zero is an ice cube maker that doesn't make ice cubes out of water, but out of alcohol instead.
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A sheet of this smart fabric can transform any table into a giant trackpad

This smart materials maker has created a Textile Touchpad that looks a bit like a tablecloth but is a giant touch-sensitive surface.
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Tech makes dirty water drinkable — with a little help from carbon dioxide

Researchers have developed a new method of making water drinkable -- by counterintuitively mixing it with carbon dioxide.