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E-whiskers: Berkeley Researchers Develop Whiskers for Robots (January 22, 2014): Researchers at the University of California (UC) Berkeley have created created e-whiskers using composite films of carbon nanotubes and silver nanoparticles .

New Transparent Display Developed at MIT Could Be Applied as Thin Plastic Coating on Windows (January 21, 2014): A new transparent display developed by MIT researchers could be applied as a thin plastic coating on windows.

Lion Cubs Investigate GoPro Camera on Remote Control Car (January 19, 2014): Here is a cute video of lion cubs investigated a GoPro camera attached to a remote control car.

Google Developing Smart Contact Lenses That Measure Glucose Levels (January 19, 2014): Google is developing smart contact lenses that measure glucose levels to help people manage their diabetes.

Computer Simulation of Flexible Muscle-Based Locomotion for Bipedal Creatures (January 15, 2014): Here is a computer simulation of bipedal creatures walking with 3D simulated muscles. The computer generated creatures face obstacles and uneven terrain.

Researchers Develop Micro-Windmills to Recharge Cell Phones (January 10, 2014): Researchers have create micro-windmills to recharge cell phones.

Scientists Send Text Message Using Vodka (December 22, 2013): Scientists have sent a text message using vodka for the first time.

NASA Unveils Valkyrie Robot (December 11, 2013): NASA has unveiled its Valkyrie robot.

Japanese Researchers Develop a Touchscreen For Your Bath (November 2, 2013): AquaTop is a liquid touchscreen for your bath. Researchers from the Koike Lab at The University of Electro-Communications are developing it.

Disney Researchers Develop Technology That Lets Users Feel Bumps and Textures on Touchscreeens (October 9, 2013): Disney researchers have developed technology that lets users feel bumps and textures on a touchscreen.

South Korean Scientists Develop Jellyfish Shredding Robot (October 4, 2013): Scientists develop jellyfish shredding robot called JEROS. JEROS stands for Jellyfish Elimination Robotic Swarm.

Nuclear Power Plant in Sweden Closes Due to Jellyfish Swarm (October 2, 2013): The Oskarshamn nuclear power station in Sweden had to shut down because of a jellyfish swarm. The jellyifsh clogged up the pipes that carry cooling water to the turbines.

NASA Developing 3D Printer for Use in Space (September 30, 2013): NASA plans to send a 3D printer to the International Space Station. The print would enable NASA to print certain parts and tools in space.

Australian Researchers Create 3D Interior Map of Italy's Leaning Tower of Pisa (September 28, 2013): Australian researchers created a 3D interior map of Italy's Leaning Tower of Pisa using Zebedee, a handheld 3D mapping system.

Google Street View Adds CERN Imagery Including Large Hadron Collider (September 28, 2013): Google Street View has added imagery from CERN, including the Large Hadron Collider tunnel and ATLAS detector.

Boeing F-16 Flown Without a Pilot for the First Time (September 27, 2013): A Boeing F-16 was flown without a pilot for the first time at Tyndall Air Force Base. The inaugural unmanned flight occurred on September 19, 2013.

Robot Helps Disinfect Rooms at Rose Medical Center in Denver (August 30, 2013): A robot is helping to disinfect hospital rooms at the Rose Medical Center in Denver.

NASA Crashes Helicopter Fuselage in Safety Test (August 30, 2013): NASA crashed a 45-foot-long helicopter fuselage in a safety test. The test involved the use of crash test dummies.

Harvard Researchers Invent Stretchable Transparent Speaker (August 30, 2013): Harvard researchers have invented a transparent speaker, consistent of a thin sheet of rubber between layers of saltwater gel.

Titan Aerospace Says Its Solar Powered Drones Could Remain in Space for Years (August 26, 2013): Titan Aerospace says its solar powered drones, Solara 50, could remain in space for years at a time.

UK Artists Develop 24-inch Flexible Remote Control Tail for Humans (August 24, 2013): UK artists have developed a 24-inch remote control human tail for humans.

Sydney to Test Giant Underground Trash Bins (August 24, 2013): Sydney is going to test temporarily storing trash in giant underground bins.

Ytterbium Atomic Clocks Set Record for Stability (August 23, 2013): NIST says its experimental atomic clocks based on ytterbium atoms have set a new record for stability.

Florida Keys to Use Drones to Help Battle Mosquitoes (August 18, 2013): The Florida Keys plans to bring unmanned aerial vehicles into the war against mosquitoes.

Elon Musk Details Hyperloop Transport System (August 16, 2013): Elon Musk has detailed his Hyerloop transport system, which could take passengers from Los Angeles to San Francisco in 30 minutes.