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10 Hardest Things to Teach a Robot
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If we're ever going to live in a world in which machines behave like people, we humans have some teaching to do. But as this writing robot attests, we're not as far away as you might think.
What if people had exoskeletons?
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Exoskeletons normally cover insects, not humans. Learn about the exoskeletons the U.S. military wants to give its soldiers and what these exoskeletons will do.
How will population growth affect energy?
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The world is growing at an amazing rate. Currently, the Earth's population is growing by 60,000 people every eight hours -- that's two children born every second somewhere around the globe.
Why Is Yawning Contagious?
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Contagious yawning is associated with the same parts of the brain that deal with empathy, according to a recent study. Learn about contagious yawning.
What Did Albert Einstein Invent?
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Albert Einstein was one of history's greatest thinkers. Although he isn't really known as an inventor, his ideas formed the basis for some of the greatest inventions ever devised. Here are a few of the man's most revolutionary discoveries.
How Skin Moles Work
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Skin moles are common. Learn more about how skin moles work at HowStuffWorks.
Big Families vs. Small Families: A Matter of Quantity vs. Quality?
A new study finds that kids in larger families may have more to worry about than simply dealing with hand-me-downs. Learn more at HowStuffWorks Now.
Adenomyosis and Fertility
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Adenomyosis is a structural gynecological disorder -- it affects the endometrial cells. See how adenomyosis and fertility are related.
What is theory of mind?
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Theory of mind is the theory for how most humans understand that another person has different desires and feelings. Learn more about theory of mind.
You're Probably Petting Your Cat All Wrong, Study Suggests
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If you've owned cats for a while, you may think you know exactly where they like to be touched. But a study found that cat lovers are the folks most likely to pet felines in places they dislike.