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GOOD THINKING
The oddest inventions of 2015
	Many great inventions throughout history were initially scoffed at before they went on to take the world by storm. That's not a likely scenario when it comes to the following list of oddball contraptions ... but you never know.   read more
DRONES
45,000 drones already logged with US registration database
	Since launching its mandatory registry on Monday, some 45,000 drones have already been logged with the FAA's online database, which is now undergoing temporary maintenance to deal with an anticipated Christmas Day rush.  read more
ELECTRONICS
Laser X-rays to nab nuclear smugglers
	A team of scientists at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is developing a laser-based X-ray machine that can image a uranium disk the size of a stack of three US nickels hidden between three-inch (7.6 cm) steel panels.​  read more
MOBILE TECHNOLOGY
Electromagnets promise precision finger-tracking for VR environments
	Offering a glimpse into the future of VR input devices, one alumni of Oculus' research division has developed an electromagnetic sensor system that tracks precise fingertip movements in real time.   read more
GAMES
Icaros fitness machine powers your workouts with virtual reality
	Munich-based startup Icaros GmbH has a new way to motivate people to exercise more. Its somewhat intimidating fitness system blends the physical world with the virtual world, making you the protagonist of your own video game while working key muscles up and down your body.   read more
HEALTH AND WELLBEING
Bioactive glass may find use in longer-lasting dental fillings
	You might think that with today's composite dental fillings, once you get a tooth filled, it's good for life. According to Prof. Jamie Kruzic, however, "almost all fillings will eventually fail." That's why he's part of a team that's looking into a longer-lasting filling material: bioactive glass.  read more
HEALTH AND WELLBEING
Silent Partner fights snoring noise with a noise of its own
	These days, there are several solutions to cure apnea and help people who snore too much. The Silent Partner smart patch takes a different route: it doesn't solve the snoring per se. Instead, it tackles the noise problem.  read more
AROUND THE HOME
Cordless home security robot monitors from light bulb sockets
	The latest product from Amderstam-based Amaryllo incorporates robotics and smart features for enhanced vigilance. The iCamPro Deluxe camera is designed to talk, hear, detect faces, and track intruders with 360-degree movement.  read more
URBAN TRANSPORT
Transport for London tries out e-ink signage
	Transport for London (TfL) is trialling e-ink digital displays to provide passengers with travel information. Maps, timetable and arrival times are shown in real time.  read more
WEARABLE ELECTRONICS
DIY socks pause Netflix when you nod off
	Netflix has released a step-by-step guide to making socks that detect when the person wearing them has fallen asleep and pauses the currently playing program to prevent them from losing track of their favorite show.  read more
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