Test Drive: 2016 Volvo S60 Inscription
Combining intelligence and spaciousness for a comfy weekend cruiser
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Japan’s All-White Eggs
A recent push by the Japanese government to use rice as livestock feed has resulted in chickens laying eggs with white yolks. A hen’s diet is known to significantly influence the color …
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A Personal Aircraft Made From 54 Drone Propellers
With £6,000 to spare and a significant amount of free time on his hands, YouTuber Gasturbine101 fitted together 54 drone propellers to create a personal helicopter called The Swarm. The homemade aircraft …
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The Evolution of Smartphone Etiquette
Since their introduction, telephones have evolved drastically. Phones now blur the lines between telephone and computer, and the social norms regarding usage in public have morphed along with them. So what exactly …
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The Conarte Library’s Warped Reading Room
The Conarte Library in Monterrey, Mexico will definitely be a new addition to those “Most Beautiful Libraries” lists. It’s now home to a stunning architectural reading room thanks to the design and …
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How Star Wars’ BB-8 Droid Works
While Star Wars might take place in a galaxy far, far away, the technology behind one of its breakout stars, the adorable rolling BB-8 droid, is actually available right here on Earth. …
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Mapping Every Street Light with SeeLight
Only 10% of traffic lights are currently accompanied by either audio cues or tactile paving, making it difficult for blind pedestrians to navigate busy intersections. Hoping to change that, a new app …
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“Flaming” Auroras in Sweden
Capturing the Aurora Borealis is nothing new for nature photographers, but it’s possible nobody else has seen anything close to what astrophotographer Göran Strand did one night in Sweden. In a video …
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Australia’s Bubblegum Pink Lakes
The Great Barrier Reef may be one of the seven natural wonders of the world, but Australia’s got another natural wonder that might even be more spectacular. Located in Western Australia is …
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Ice Cream That Melts Slower
These days most people prefer that scientists stay away from their food, but a team of researchers from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland have discovered something even the most all-natural eaters can …