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How Baxter the Robot Works
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Baxter the Robot is a careful and friendly robotic coworker. Learn about the manufacturing robot Baxter.
Who invented video games?
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More than two-thirds of U.S. households play video games, according to the Entertainment Software Rating Board. Without the crazy ideas of a few pioneering folks, we might still be stuck playing marathon sessions of charades. So who do we have to thank?
10 Cool Tools
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Unlike the hammers and chisels collecting cobwebs in garages everywhere, these high-tech tools have worked on everything from revolving water slides to boxing robots.
How China's Pollution Sniffers Work
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Air pollution in China has spurred the training of air pollution sniffers to detect toxic gas. Read more about air pollution detection through smell.
How RFID Works
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RFID is a tracking system that uses intelligent bar codes to track items in a store. Learn more about RFID and find out how smart labels work.
How Google Deep Dream Works
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Google's Deep Dream images look almost normal, but there's something not quite right. Find out if Google Deep Dream is really AI and how it works.
10 Foodborne Illnesses That Will Make You Wish You Were Dead
Many uncomfortable -- and potentially fatal -- foodborne illnesses come from the food we eat. Learn about 10 foodborne illnesses you don't want to get.
10 Common Hospital-acquired Infections
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Hospital-acquired infections occur because a hospital puts many people with infections in one place. Learn more about hospital-acquired infections.
How Sugar Works
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Whether it's providing us with a quick dose of energy or satisfying a sweet tooth, we love sugar. But is sugar a good fuel for us and our cars?
Does diabetes affect fertility?
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How does diabetes affect fertility? Learn how diabetes affect fertility in this article.