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Russian scanner can see through walls

December 10, 2015

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A new Russian scanner has recently been unveiled. This scanner can see through walls, which means enemy soldiers may have nowhere to hide.

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Technology that will reshape consumer behavior in the future

December 8, 2015

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With the rapid development of technology over the past decade, it is expected that consumers will change as well. Here are the top 5 technologies that will change the way consumers think in the future.

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Gates announces multibillion dollar clean-energy fund

December 8, 2015

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The world’s richest man, Bill Gates, is leading both himself and philanthropists to vow $2 billion to clean energy and a fund that’s to be set up next year. This would be a global effort to reduce carbon emissions and to cut the cost of the technology needed to do so.

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Submerged luxury hotel design receives patent

December 7, 2015

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Ever wanted to stay in a hotel underwater? Well, you may be able to do so within the near future.

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Fast-food employees may soon be replaced by robots

December 7, 2015

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With machines gradually taking over simple tasks that humans can complete, fast-food employees may need to consider the future of their job. Robots replacing humans will be more cost efficient, but many believe that personal touch cannot be replicated by a machine.

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Vinod Khosla predicts machine learning will replace most jobs

December 7, 2015

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Machine learning will be bigger than anything people are expecting in the future, predicts Vinod Khosla of Khosla Ventures. Many jobs will be affected in majors ways by this technology, if not completely eliminated.

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The paralyzed move again with mind-controlled robot suits

December 7, 2015

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What began as simple testing on rats and monkeys is now the opportunity for the paralyzed to move again. The minds behind these new mind-controlled robot suits are proving anything is possible if you put your mind to it.

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Amazon’s retail delivery drones

December 8, 2015

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Amazon is leading the way in drone delivery tech. Their new service, Prime Air, is looking to begin delivering packages in 30 minutes or less.

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Human Cloning is Coming Soon

December 22, 2015
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At the world’s biggest cloning factory, a Chinese scientist claims that technology is now advanced enough to clone humans. It is believed that this will most likely become a common practice in the future.

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Researchers make diamond at room temperature from new phase of carbon

December 7, 2015

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North Carolina State University researchers have discovered a new phase of solid carbon, called Q-carbon. This phase is distinct from the known phases of diamond and graphite. They’ve also developed a technique using Q-carbon to make diamond-related structures at room temperature.

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3D food printer chef wanted

December 7, 2015

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According to DaVinci Institute futurist and executive director, Thomas Frey, job training may be a thing of the past. With the automation of jobs, as well as the creation of new ones, people will need a better way to transition into another industry quickly and seamlessly.

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What’s the worth of your stolen credit card info to hackers?

December 7, 2015

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As more purchases are made with credit cards, it’s becoming imperative that personal information stays confidential and secure. Hackers are breaching that security and using it to their own benefit.

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