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These glasses help colorblind people see colors.

AdultsDisabilityGadgetsTechnologyHealth
"I'm now swimming in a sea of color": This colorblind designer is seeing a whole new world around him thanks to these innovative glasses.

Pool Trick Shots | Dude Perfect

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Dude Perfect teams up w/ Pool Trick Shot legend Florian 'Venom' Kohler

Discovery VR - Japan

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From sushi to samurai, misty mountains to modern metropolises, and prayer ceremonies to pop concerts, explore the compelling contrasts of Japan in 360-degree video on Discovery VR.

We Got Our DNA Tested, Here's How It Actually Works

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Trace and Amy get their DNA test results, and we talk to an expert about how scientists actually get genetic information out of DNA.

How the Meter Became the Meter

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The meter is the world's ultimate measure, but how did it become "the" meter? What is this measurement based on? The story of this revolution in measurement traces its roots to the French Revolution. Scientists decided that an equal and united people should have equal and united measures. So they sent a pair of young astronomers out to measure the world, and invent the meter. Little did they know they'd find nothing but war, deception, and strife along the way. As a result of this ill-fated mission, the meter carries an error that still persists today. Still think the metric system is so perfect?

The Ocean Holds Enough Uranium To Power The Planet For 10,000 Years

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Stanford University researchers have found a new way to extract particles of Uranium from seawater. Could this bring us closer to sustainable nuclear power?

Cloud Harvesting Nets Trap Drinking Water Like Cobwebs

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Watch the world's largest cloud harvester in action.

Why Can't Chimpanzees Speak?

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Chimpanzees are very smart animals, so why can't they speak? Tara is here to explain how a gene mutation allows humans to speak, but not chimps.

How the BBC makes Planet Earth look like a Hollywood movie

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The technology behind the cinematic style of the BBC's Planet Earth II.

How Did The Deepest Part Of The Ocean Get So Polluted?

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Scientists have found trash in the deepest parts of the ocean, the Mariana Trench. What does this mean for us and the organisms living there?

The Sky Is the Limit for Drone Technology

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It's one of the most important technologies of our time.

GoPro: The 12-Year Old Record Breaking Mountain Climber - Tyler Armstrong

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Tyler Armstrong's dream is to climb the Seven Summits, the highest mountain on each continent, and at only 12 he has already summited Aconcagua, Mount Elbrus and Kilimanjaro. After being denied a permit to climb Mount Everest because of his age, he started preparing to climb Mount Denali to prove that he is able to conquer the world's most extreme terrain.

Breaking News: NASA Discovers Seven New Planets

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*BREAKING NEWS* NASA has just discovered 7 Earth-like planets!

What Magnetizing Cockroaches Can Teach Us About Navigation

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A new study has found cockroaches can sense the Earth's magnetic field, an ability called magnetoreception. Could humans have this sense, too?

Scientists' Crazy Plan To Refreeze The Arctic

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As the mean global temperature continues to rise, the arctic ice caps continue to melt. What are scientist planning to do about it? Here's a hint: it involves 10 million sea water pumps.

Here's what happens to your knuckles when you crack them

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One man cracked his knuckles in one hand for 60 years and not the other. Watch the video to see what he found out.

This Incredible Pen Will Digitize All Your Notes And Drawings Straight To Your Phone

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Moleskine has developed a Smart Writing Set that transmits notes to your phone. The Pen+ has a thin aluminum body with a hidden camera embedded inside it.

Shredding Bacteria With Technology From Insect Wings

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Dragonfly wings are covered in bacteria-killing nanopillars, and scientists are taking inspiration from them to make smarter anti-bacterial surfaces!

Proof of evolution that you can find on your body

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You have your mom's smile, your dad's eyes, and the ear muscles of a Triassic mammal.

Images of Our Changing Earth

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Amazing before and after satellite images taken from the International Space Station show how quickly our dynamic, but fragile planet can change.

Your Dog Forgets You When You Leave

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When you leave the house, does your dog or cat even remember you?