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MIT’s robotic exoskeleton is exactly like the fighting robots in ‘Real Steel’

We spoke to Joao Ramos, one of the researchers on the team.

On Aug 15, 2015 by Dylan Love

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Robot evolution is a thing, and that’s definitely not scary at all

Robots are building better versions of themselves. Cool. Great.

On Aug 14, 2015 by Selena Larson

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An MIT battery breakthrough could charge your smartphone in 6 minutes

We spoke to Ju Li, lead researcher of a team to build a better battery.

On Aug 12, 2015 by Dylan Love

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Scientists share their most embarrassing fieldwork stories

Sometimes scientists screw up on the job, too.

On Jul 31, 2015 by Cynthia McKelvey

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A surprising number of Americans still don’t have Internet access

Some of them don't even want to go online.

On Jul 29, 2015 by AJ Dellinger

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This cheap device lets hackers steal your encryption keys over the air

Lock it down—if you can.

On Jul 13, 2015 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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The battle over the future of encryption returns to Capitol Hill

Comey is likely to face heated questions about the vagueness of his proposals.

On Jul 7, 2015 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Facebook’s new image-recognition feature is the creepiest thing ever

You can't run or hide, but you could deactivate.

On Jun 23, 2015 by Eric Geller

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Inkless printer promises a future where printing doesn’t bankrupt us

Someday, there will be no more $60 ink cartridges.

On Jun 19, 2015 by AJ Dellinger

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Finally, scientific proof that cat videos are good for you

The purrfect excuse to procrastinate!

On Jun 18, 2015 by Nayomi Reghay

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Scientists use Wi-Fi signals to estimate how many people are in a room

The easiest headcount ever.

On Jun 10, 2015 by AJ Dellinger

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A wireless-power breakthrough could mean big things for batteries

The power source for the Internet of Things could someday be your Internet connection itself.

On Jun 8, 2015 by AJ Dellinger

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New research suggests that hackers can track subway riders through their phones

There are a few ways to protect yourself.

On May 25, 2015 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Science explains why New York bagels are just the best ever

You can't fight facts.

On May 21, 2015 by Marisa Kabas

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Researchers combined years of travel photos to show how our world is changing

With the help of public data, we can see how much things change.

On May 18, 2015 by Selena Larson