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A Restaurant With Adjustable Acoustics
The Tunable RoomCourtesy Comal/Postcard Communications Fun fact: When the music in a bar gets 22 percent louder, patrons drink 26 percent faster. But if the crowd itself gets too loud, the owners...
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What If We Could Upgrade The Internet As Fast As We Upgrade The Gadgets It...
A Better Data PlanRyan SnookOur long history with the Internet is causing us to lag behind other countries. But maybe there's another way. We invented the Internet here in the U.S., but other countries...
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FYI: Why Does Cheese Taste Better When It's Melted?
Why So Delicious?Annabelle Breakey/Getty ImagesIt's largely about how it feels in the mouth. Once a piece of cheddar has been heated to around 150°F, the matrix of milk proteins that provide its...
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Where Will The Next Pandemic Come From? And How Can We Stop It?
The Next ThreatGary Ombler/Getty ImagesOut of the wild This article is adapted from David Quammen's new book, Spillover, available now. You can purchase it here.In June 2008, a Dutch woman named Astrid...
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Rough Sketch: "We Made a Robot That Moves Like a Person"
Walk Like a ManTrevor JohnstonTheresa Klein talks about Achilles, the first machine to move in a biologically accurate way. "Our robot, named Achilles, is the first to walk in a biologically accurate...
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The Most Technologically Advanced Warship Ever Built
The Zumwalt-Class DestroyerNick KaloterakisWhen the Navy needs to surprise and overwhelm an inland enemy, it can send in its new Zumwalt-class destroyer. When the USS Zumwalt rolls out of dry dock at...
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FYI: What Kind Of Gas Mileage Can You Get From A Naval Warship?
DestroyerStocktrek/Getty ImagesA hulking Arleigh Burke-class destroyer might typically burn a minimum of about 24 barrels (1,000 gallons) of fuel per hour, but this figure conceals so many factors and...
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Spontaneous Combustion Is Easier Than You Think
Combustion Science An exothermic reaction takes place between potassium permanganate and glycerin. As the reaction speeds up, generating heat, the mixture eventually catches on fire. Mike WalkerPlaying...
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Megapixels: The James Webb Space Telescope Gets Chilled to 400 Degrees Below...
Cold ChamberClick here to see this amazing image even larger.NASA/Chris GunnIn 2018, NASA will launch the James Webb Space Telescope, which will boast mirrors approximately seven times larger than...
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How The Nexus Q Could Change the Way People Play
Life of the PartyAlison SeifferIn late june when Google introduced the Nexus Q, an Android-powered device that ports music and video from the cloud to home theaters, critics immediately set to tearing...
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Play Backyard Football Like A Pro
Field AdvancesBrian KlutchFour new toys to take onto the field (and into the endzone) Not everyone takes neighborhood games of touch, flag -- or tackle -- football lightly. It can be serious business,...
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The Bed That Uses Robotic Arms to Make Itself
Made In One MinuteClick here to see three images of the bed making itself.Courtesy Ascensio ZubeldiaAfter a full day of operating mill machinery in Spain's Basque country, Ascensio Zubeldia used to...
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They Said It Couldn't Be Done!
Human Powered FlightClick here to see this amazing image even larger.Ollie BlandThe quest for human-powered flight Da Vinci sketched the oldest known plans for a human-powered aircraft in 1485. Yet it...
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Turn An Android Device Into A Pocket-Size Media Center
Home Away From HomeGreg Maxson The notion that a home entertainment center must be in your actual home is antiquated. With an off-the-shelf adapter and a few apps loaded onto an Android phone or...
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Ask a Geek: How Can I Permanently Delete My Computer Files?
Wiped CleanThilo RothackerMake sure nobody will ever see your classified documents. Before you sell, donate, or recycle your old computer, beware: You may be handing personal information to strangers....
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A Restaurant With Adjustable Acoustics
The Tunable Room Courtesy Comal/Postcard Communications Fun fact: When the music in a bar gets 22 percent louder, patrons drink 26 percent faster. But if the crowd itself gets too loud, the owners...
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What If We Could Upgrade The Internet As Fast As We Upgrade The Gadgets It...
A Better Data Plan Ryan Snook We invented the Internet here in the U.S., but other countries have long since improved on our work. We're 13th worldwide in average connection speed, and we usually pay...
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FYI: Why Does Cheese Taste Better When It's Melted?
Why So Delicious? Annabelle Breakey/Getty Images It's largely about how it feels in the mouth. Once a piece of cheddar has been heated to around 150°F, the matrix of milk proteins that provide its...
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Where Will The Next Pandemic Come From? And How Can We Stop It?
The Next Threat Gary Ombler/Getty Images This article is adapted from David Quammen's new book, Spillover, available now. You can purchase it here.In June 2008, a Dutch woman named Astrid Joosten left...
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Rough Sketch: "We Made a Robot That Moves Like a Person"
Walk Like a Man Trevor Johnston "Our robot, named Achilles, is the first to walk in a biologically accurate way. That means it doesn't just move like a person, but also sends commands to the legs like...
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