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May 31, 2017

This mini-tank is the future of firefighting

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Credit: Howe and Howe Technologies, Inc.

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May 31, 2017

Declining costs to enter orbit

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May 31, 2017

Intel announces Core X line of high-end processors, including new Core i9 chips

Posted by in categories: computing, entertainment

Intel announced a new family of “Core X” desktop processors at Computex today, offering even more powerful versions of its existing Core i5 and Core i7 models, along with a new, top-of-the-line Core i9 line for those who want even more firepower.

The Core X platform is being targeted squarely at enthusiast customers like gamers and content creators — people who want to be able to run the latest games at the best possible resolution while streaming footage and running a chat with viewers or have four different creative tools open at once to put together a new vlog.

To that end, the Core X-series scales from models with 4-cores topping out with the $1,999 Core i9 Extreme, which Intel proudly points out is the first consumer desktop processor to offer 18-cores and 36-threads.

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May 31, 2017

AI dangers

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May 31, 2017

Whole Body Vibration Offers Many of The Benefits of Exercise

Posted by in categories: biotech/medical, health

Vibration platforms, belts, and accessories have been touted on late-night infomercials for decades as a simple, convenient alternative to actual exercise, but do they really work?

According to a recent study looking at the effects of whole body vibration on mice, yes, they actually do, by mimicking the benefits of exercise on muscle and bone health, and the researchers think the technique could help treat human health conditions too.

“Our study is the first to show that whole body vibration may be just as effective as exercise at combating some of the negative consequences of obesity and diabetes,” says cellular biologist Meghan E. McGee-Lawrence from Augusta University.

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May 31, 2017

Converting Fats into Stem Cells

Posted by in category: biotech/medical

Fat cells converted into stem cells can repair any damaged tissues.

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May 31, 2017

Super steep waterslide in Dubai

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This waterslide has a near-vertical drop.

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May 31, 2017

DJI Spark: a hand-gesture controlled drone

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You can fly this drone with hand gestures.

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May 31, 2017

Britain’s ‘Iron Man’ Can Fly

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IRON MAN SUIT: The 800 horsepower outfit can reach 30 mph.

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May 31, 2017

Your next gaming laptop could be nearly as thin as a MacBook Air

Posted by in categories: computing, entertainment

Nvidia’s new Max-Q initiative wants to do what Intel did with “Ultrabooks,” except for gaming laptops.

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