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iCandy: As Seen in the Movies

A bendable display, a rocket-powered bicycle, and a gun that fires only for its owner

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iCandy: As Seen in the Movies
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Boeing’s Phantom Eye drone, pictured here during testing in February at Edwards Air Force Base, in California, runs on liquid hydrogen. The ultraefficient unmanned aircraft carries enough fuel to stay in the air and monitor large areas for four days at a time.

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This Durable Strand of Jelly Can Block Pain

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A piece of material with a black circuitry pattern is pealing off a second piece, with an intricate electronics pattern, which sits on a person's skin.
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Energy Harvesting for Wearable Technology Steps Up

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