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Emerging Tech
Chinese Government Unveils ‘Security Robot’ to Squelch Riots
The robot performs automatic patrols and can shock people with an electric prod.
Digital Government
Mapping Hundreds of Power Disruptions and Cyberattacks Caused by... Squirrels
The work hopes to counter political fear-mongering over terrorist cyberattacks.
Emerging Tech
America's Holiday Lights Can Be Seen from Space
They're especially bright in the suburbs, says NASA.
Modernization
Google Glass Has a Blind Spot -- Literally
Researchers say the techno-specs create a "partial peripheral vision obstruction."
Emerging Tech
Help Science Identify a Kajillion Astronaut Photos of Cities
"Night Cities" is an ambitious project to create an atlas of urban space photography.
Emerging Tech
Where to View This Weekend's East Coast Rocket Launch
On Sunday, set your sights east to catch the fiery ascent of a resupply for the International Space Station.
Emerging Tech
Wind Turbines Can Act Like Big Magnets for Lightning
But the lightning doesn't strike when the turbines aren't rotating.
Emerging Tech
Japan's Drivers Must Obey Traffic Robots
Entering a construction zone in Tokyo can involve interactions with waving humanoids.
Cybersecurity
These Massive Data Facilities Could Be Targets of Government Spying
We can guess where governments conduct snooping activities.
Cybersecurity
What World Governments Are Most Likely to Snoop on Your Facebook?
In Barbados, it's very unlikely the Man will scoop private data from your account.
Digital Government
Here's Where You're Most Likely to Die From Air Pollution
A new NASA map of the planet lays out the depressing geographies of smog and premature death.
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Emerging Tech
This Robot Army Is Obsessed With Random Acts of Kindness
Rather than kill people, 100 child-sized "Lovebots" are highlighting good deeds done by community members in Toronto.
Emerging Tech
Biofuel Researchers See Promise in Panda Dung
The microbes in the guts of these gentle giants could make alternative fuel production so much easier.
Emerging Tech
NASA's Satellites Are Watching the Rim Fire Creep Into Yosemite
Nighttime images show the gradual spread of the tremendous wildfire, which is burning brighter than the city lights of Reno.
Digital Government
All the Hurricanes of the Past 170 Years, Mapped
See where 11,967 cyclones overlap in space in this fascinating look at the planet's most powerful storms.
Digital Government
Explore the London Underground With This Awesome 3-D Simulation
"Mind the Gap" takes advantage of open data to present a rotating, zoomable, ambient-noise-inflected model of London's train system.
Modernization
Say Hello to Solar-Paneled Clothing That Charges Your Phone
This "Wearable Solar" clothing allegedly can restore half of a phone's power when worn in bright sunlight.
Emerging Tech
America's Fuel Source of the Future Could Be 'Pond Scum'
Rejoice, America: Researchers say the nation is equipped to produce "serious amounts" of algae biofuel.
Digital Government
All the Cities Photographed From the International Space Station
If your hometown's been shot by astronaut/prolific shutterbug Chris Hadfield, it's probably viewable on this interactive map.
Digital Government
China, East Asia Most Vulnerable to a Superflu
Large-scale outbreak could begin near coastal Chinese regions.
