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Lexington and Concord in Massachusetts are known for hosting the first battles of the American Revolution. They honor their history through reenactments and memorials, but they have many other attractions unrelated to war. Both cities house beautiful inns, cafes, and…
A magnetically propelled train capable of traveling more than 300 miles per hour may be on the horizon on the East Coast. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has proposed a line running from Washington, D.C. to New York City. Using…
Smartphone car services like Uber and Lyft are attempting to recreate how people travel. To do so, they must distinguish themselves from other types of urban transportation. Uber is hoping to find its niche by lowering rates, with the goal…
As technology advances at a seemingly ever-increasing rate, it can be easy to overlook the basic technological advances that brought society to where it is today. The wheel, for example, may seem like the crude discovery of cavemen. But a…
The cheap, customizable technology of 3-D printing may revolutionize how prosthetics are made. 3-D printers create prosthetics with computer–generated models. Using melted plastic, the printers build prosthetics one layer at a time, matching the dimensions of each layer to the computer…
Once HIV engrains itself in the victim's DNA, it is known to stay there forever. But new research from Temple University suggests a way to cut out the strain from infected cells without putting the patient at risk. When administered, a…
Researchers in Switzerland have created a robot that may change the landscape of our living rooms. Roombots are morphing robots able to take the shape of objects such as chairs, tables, and stools. The robots are made of interlocking modules that shift and…
From the running, climbing, and kicking ASIMO to the realistic elegance of Otonaroid, it is clear Japan is leading the way in robot technology. Unlike in America, where the emerging technology has been brought mixed feelings, robots in Japan have…
The future of self-driving cars may be closer than previously thought, if recent trends continue. Increasingly, young people are waiting longer to get their licenses and are moving to urban areas in higher numbers, trends that may pave the way…
Kīlauea volcano is erupting from two locations, one of which offers visitors to Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park some great viewing. The summit eruption of Kīlauea within Halema'uma'u Crater features a robust plume of volcanic gas during the day. After sunset, Halema'uma'u continues to thrill…