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Someday soon, smartwatches may know you’re sick before you do
Such an early detection of flu-like infections could tell you when to avoid others to limit the spread of disease.
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TechDid Facebook put Instagram profits ahead of teen safety?
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BrainAsk the experts: How to create a top-notch science fair project
Five finalists in the Broadcom MASTERS middle-school competition reveal how they created nationally competitive projects.
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PsychologyWill you learn better from reading on screen or on paper?
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TechA sense of touch could upgrade virtual reality, prosthetics and more
Scientists and engineers are trying to add touch to online shopping, virtual doctor appointments and artificial limbs.
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TechSynthetic trees could tap underground water in arid areas
They also could also help coastal residents mine fresh water from salty sources.
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BrainScientists Say: Haptic
Haptic is an adjective used to describe things related to our sense of touch.
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TechTiny swimming robots may help clean up a microplastics mess
Big problem, tiny solution. Researchers in the Czech Republic have designed swimming robots that can help collect and break down microplastics.