Traffic Drone

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In the age of drones, the car with a copter is king. Renault’s latest concept car looks like it would be just as comfortable on the highway as cruising up the side of a mountain, but the most interesting part is its little friend in the back. The concept includes a quad-copter that would, in theory, deploy from the car to check out the traffic …

Experimental Bionic Hand

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In a huge leap forward for individuals with prosthetic limbs, European scientists have created a bionic hand with instantaneous sensory feedback. In a recently published study, the group detailed their experiment in which a patient was able to distinguish the shape and feel of objects using the experimental bionic device.

Debunking Common Alcohol Myths

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Liquor before beer, you’re in the clear? Turns out that old adage just isn’t true. In a hilarious new Mental Floss video, Hannah Hart of My Drunk Kitchen tackles 29 common misconceptions about drinking. Everything essentially boils down to how much you drink, not the tales you’ve heard from parents and friends about alcohol’s various effects. Go ahead and break the seal, because there isn’t …