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We’re going to the red planet! All of the past, present, and future missions to Mars

SpaceX isn't the only organization pining to visit the Red Planet. Here's a detailed list of all operational and planned missions to Mars and their objectives.
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The coolest waffle makers

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The best robots at CES 2021

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Keep it secret, keep it safe: 8 homes with hidden rooms and passages

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The best standing desks

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9 military robots that are totally terrifying … and oddly adorable

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The best electric tea kettles

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The best meat thermometers

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10 prosthetic limbs so cool they’re better than the real thing

Forget plastic — Glowforge 3D laser printer builds with wood, fabric, leather

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Celebrate 4/20 with the dopest weed gadgets in the observable universe

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Want better beer, fancy cocktails, and ‘aged’ wine? Try these drinking gadgets

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When waters rise, these flood-proof houses rise right with them

With rising oceans and stronger storms, flooding is only going to increase in the coming years. Could these flood-proof houses be the short-term solution?
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The funniest Amazon reviews

Online reviews are good for when you need to evaluate a product, but they can also be good for a laugh. Here are the funniest Amazon reviews.
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Can’t stop fidgeting? Here are the 7 best fidget toys to get your fix with

The fidget craze is seemingly here to stay. Lucky for you, we've taken the time to round up seven of the best fidget toys on the planet.

The 5 biggest crowdfunding failures of all time

Some crowdfunding projects have turned out to be too good to be true, leaving backers with empty wallets. Here are a few of the worst offenders to date.
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DJI Spark vs Yuneec Breeze: Which portable drone should you buy?

In the world of portable drones, the DJI Spark vs Yuneec Breeze battle is one that's tough to call. Which one should you buy? Find out here
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Squeeze more out of your workouts with the best compression gear

The right compression gear increases circulation and aids recovery. Here, we've rounded up our favorite offerings, from shirts to shorts.
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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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Juiced, an affordable electric longboard, is made for commuting on a budget

A variety of settings makes Juiced one of the most accessible boards available for riders both old and new.
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8 bold biohacks that blur the line between human and machine

Biohacks have become popular in recent years, and these techy modifications are redefining what it means to be human in the 21st century.
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Lowe's is testing a bow-like exoskeleton that gives warehouse workers superhuman strength

The hame improvement store, Lowe's. just unveiled its exoskeleton design. The company hopes the device will boost productivity on site.
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Synthetic Sensors create a connected home without adding smart devices

A Carnegie Mellon University project, called Synthetic Sensors, is one device that plugs into an outlet to connect everything in a room.
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This ambitious startup plans to start cleaning up the Great Pacific Garbage Patch in 2018

Ocean pollution is a major problem for all of our ecosystems. This non-profit hopes to use sea filters to collect this debris next year.
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Soundfloat inflatable chair keeps your phone dry in the pool

This inflatable chair solves a big problem people face in the summertime, as it keeps phones dry at the beach and in the pool.
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The coolest Arduino projects you can build at home

If you really want to show off your DIY skills, Arduino projects can be useful, beautiful, and impressive. Check out some of our favorites.
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Fancy a Grand Prix race in the open air? Get started by building your own DIY racing drone.

Racing is quickly becoming a popular sport among drone enthusiasts. Here's everything you need to know to about the burgeoning sport.
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Everything you need to know about Waymo’s self-driving car project

Waymo, an autonomous vehicle pioneering firm, has been making plenty of headlines lately. Here's everything you need to know about it.
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3D-printing breakthrough allows large furniture to be printed in minutes

A collaboration between MIT's Self-Assembly Lab, Steelcase, and designer Christophe Guberan has resulted in a 3D printing breakthrough.
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Ohmni home robot helps keep families connected in a more physical way

Ohmni is a home robot that allows families to stay connected more naturally and engaging than any typical video call.
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Need a light? Here are the most amazing lamps in the observable universe

Designers are doing amazing things with lighting these days. Here, we rounded up 12 of our favorites, from GE's wears to those of Philips.
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Alexa-enabled Clarity Speaker is like Amazon Echo with a touchscreen

The Clarity Speaker is the first device to offer both voice services and the only Alexa-enabled device to feature a touchscreen.
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Tired of folding laundry? Let ThreadRobe take care of that for you

ThreadRobe sorts and hangs each item. When someone requests a piece of clothing, the system returns it wrinkle-free and ready to wear.
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Innovative prosthetic leg propels wearers through water as if it were their real limb

A new project by Northwell Health created a fully functional swim leg.The leg propels users through water as if it were their original limb.