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12 Exciting VR Applications Other Than Gaming
For decades now virtual reality (VR) has dangled on the fringes of technology without ever truly achieving accepted mainstream adoption or commercial success. But according to Citigroup analyst Kota Ezawa, 2016 will be the year that VR finally gains widespread recognition and approval. By 2019 the VR market is expected to top $200 billion after accounting [...] The post 12 Exciting VR Applications Other Than Gaming appeared first on Goliath.
We're Losing the Chemical War on Cockroaches
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A study found that cockroaches are developing cross-resistance to multiple classes of insecticides. HowStuffWorks explains why that's bad news.
Are patent trolls smothering innovation?
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Are patent trolls smothering innovation? Learn about the effects patent trolls can have on innovation at HowStuffWorks.
How Smell Works
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Smell is often our first response to dangers, such as fire and gas leaks. Learn more about the sense of smell and find out how the sense of smell works.
How Spy Flies Will Work
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Gathering reconnaissance during battle typically puts small teams of soldiers in harm's way. Tiny robotic flyers, called micro air vehicles (MAVs), could do away with this danger. Learn all about spy flies.
New Study Shows Cannabis Boosts Memory in Older Mice
Researchers have shown that THC in marijuana alters the structure of the brains in older mice to be more like brains of younger mice. Could the same be true for humans?
How Bunker Busters Work
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Bunker busters penetrate deep into fortified bunkers or underground compounds before exploding. Learn about bunker busters and how they're used in combat.
Have crash tests ever used live (or dead) human occupants?
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Do you think you could earn a living as a human crash dummy? Learn how a human crash dummy can provide researchers with valuable crash test data.
How General Business Credits Work
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Running your own business can cost a lot of money, but the IRS does provide a few perks. Learn more about general business credits at HowStuffWorks.
How Synthehol Works
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Synthehol might allow all of the pleasurable effects of alcohol without having to worry about the harmful side effects. See how synthehol works.