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Virgin Galactic allowed CNN unprecedented access to its spacecraft at
a secretive facility in the high desert north of Los Angeles.
Now you see it, now you don't. That's the logic behind the vanishing spray being used at this year's World Cup in Brazil.
Thanks to a NASA physicist, the idea of "warp-speed" might just travel out of sci-fi and into the real world.
The top video games from E3 2014, the Electronic Entertainment Expo,
include "Destiny," "Assassin's Creed: Unity" and "Super Smash Bros."
In 1966, British soccer legend Geoff Hurst booted a right-foot shot
against Germany in the World Cup championship game. The ball struck the
top crossbar and rifled down near the goal line before spinning out.
Here are 10 gadget-gift suggestions for tech-savvy dads, from phone chargers to fitness bands.
The crew of the International Space Station was not in danger while a
small amount of smoke came from a vent Tuesday in a service module,
NASA said
The Airbus E-Fan is quiet, and it doesn't belch emissions into the sky.
NASA cameras captured images Tuesday of what the agency is calling at least two "significant" solar flares.
Sony looked to capitalize on its early sales lead in the console wars
at its Electronic Entertainment Expo media briefing on Monday,
repeating the mantras of "first," "better" and "only on" as selling
points for its PlayStation 4.
At Microsoft's E3 presentation, it was all about games like "Halo 5: Guardians," with no talk of the Kinect.
Facebook is facing pressure to return money it accepted to run ads
promoting its page for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's presidential
campaign.
"Smart" football helmet can send alerts to the sidelines when a player sustains a hard hit to help detect concussions.
CNN humor columnist Jarrett Bellini looks at a 3D printed re-growth of Vincent van Gogh's legendary severed ear.
Pepper, a humanoid robot from Japan's Softbank, can read your emotions.
They're late to the party, but the spooks at the CIA have finally
joined Twitter. And -- who knew? -- they have a sense of humor.
E3 2014 promises new games for Playstation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo's Wii U as well as PC gaming innovations.
Who is the "Slenderman" character that allegedly inspired 12-year-old girls to stab a classmate near Milwaukee?
Nintendo hopes strong early sales of "Mario Kart 8" will help spur sales of the floundering Wii U gaming console.
Bitcoin, the emerging if still somewhat mysterious digital currency, may be coming soon to a high-tech ATM near you.
It's almost entirely illegal to use drones for money-making purposes
in the United States. But a little Hollywood magic could change that.
Could we one day live underwater? Ask Fabien Cousteau -- a month from now.
CNN humor columnist Jarrett Bellini profiles the self-proclaimed Weed Fairy who shares free marijuana.
It didn't get a ton of attention Monday, but Apple's next mobile
operating system means big changes for how iPhone users send and receive
messages.
Apple previewed iOS 8, the newest version of its mobile operating system, on Monday.
XStat, a technology company's idea for plugging wounds, was inspired by seeing sponges at Williams-Sonoma.
Amazon Prime may get music streaming similar to Pandora and Spotify, Buzzfeed reports.
Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel is apologizing after filthy e-mails he wrote several years ago in college were leaked.
For the second time in just over a week, Facebook has done an about-face on a feature that has bothered some users for a while.
A batch of new apps will collect your wedding guests' photos in one place where you can enjoy them.
Long established as the premier portal for sound, your ears are
facing increased competition from emerging techniques for transmission
through your skeleton.
Forget crammed buses and delayed trains -- fly to work in your personal helicopter.
Harvard researchers create a group of "swarm robots" that could be used for dangerous construction jobs.
Skype Translator, from Microsoft, is a tool that will translate languages from people using the video call app.
Google has unveiled its first prototype of a self-driving car that has no gas pedal, brake or steering wheel.
When the body comes under attack by flu, dendritic cells rush to the
site of infection and identify the alien forms attacking it. Millions
raise the alarm and the immune system is fired into action.
A large number of people are reporting they have come under an
unexplained attack that holds their iPhones and iPads hostage and
demands they pay a $100 ransom.
Rap Genius co-founder Mahbod Moghadam fired after comments on California shooter Elliot Rodger's manifesto.
Two talking robots have been installed in the DRC capital Kinshasa to help regulate traffic.
Apple is planning to introduce a smart home concept at its upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference, according to a report.
For something that predicts the future, the software is deceptively simple looking.
City of Tomorrow: Oakland, California, officials proposed a central
surveillance facility to monitor for terrorism. Many residents opposed
it.
By 2025, two-thirds of the population will suffer water shortages, the U.N. says. San Diego is getting ready.
Unfulfilled promises of super-wired smart cities have sparked a dubious backlash, say experts.
It's been a big week for dinosaurs. With "Godzilla" still rampaging
at the box office, Facebook on Thursday rolled out some privacy changes.
CNN humor columnist Jarrett Bellini looks at a new study proving mice really do enjoy running on a wheel.
Peter Trimble, a design student at the University of Edinburgh, invented 'Dupe', a living alternative to concrete.
Pollution kills millions. These high-tech solutions could save lives.
Apple is acknowledging problems and rolling out bug fixes to make Apple-to-Android messaging less of a nightmare.
Facebook privacy just got a little more private. Privacy settings will default to "Friends" for new users.
"It is the closest thing to flying like a bird," said Ostermann, a
drone photography hobbyist. Here's how you can make breathtaking aerial
videos too.
New app PetMatch aims to help you find a lookalike for your departed
or dream pet by using photo-matching software to find the closest match
in your area.
CNN held its first iReport interview from outer space with astronaut Steve Swanson of NASA.
Well, guess that argument's settled for now. Google is a more valuable brand than Apple.
Facebook is rolling out an audio-recognition feature that lets you automatically tag music or TV shows in posts.
The "Ask" button for Facebook's relationship status lets users check on, or flirt, with friends.
In case your social feeds aren't enough of a platform, you can now take a selfie and print it -- on your sneakers.
Could Padmasree Warrior be the next chief of Cisco Systems?
Google owned YouTube is on the verge of buying game-streaming website Twitch.
As "Dungeons & Dragons" turns 40, its fantasy world is still inspiring gamers.
A simple father-and-son chat led to Morpheus, a lower-cost NASA prototype spacecraft for landing on other planets.
If your romantic partner pointed you to an application for a one-way trip to Mars, would you be upset -- or thrilled?
CNN humor columnist Jarrett Bellini looks at the world's oldest sperm.
Neighborhood watch groups are adding smartphones and social networking to crime-fighting arsenal.
Robot carers are helping elderly people, watching their health and keeping them company.
A 16-year-old from Brazil can dash off a complicated, text message in
the time most of us can thumb "Where R U?" And Guinness World Records
has noticed.
Inventor Nikola Tesla may have died alone and broke, but he has powerful friends who want to preserve his legacy.
Prince Harry has become the latest member of the British royal family to join Twitter.
Hundreds of rare space-related artifacts, including items that went to the moon, are going on the auction block.
Music Hackspace and over 1,000 workshops can turn everyday objects
into musical instruments. Some respond to physical movement, some are
activated by light.
Microsoft has slashed the price of its Xbox One console and is
offering the device without the accompanying Kinect motion-control
system.
Amputees will soon get help from a groundbreaking bionic arm, thanks
to the inventor of the Segway and a little inspiration from "Star Wars."
Twitter is rolling out a new "mute" feature that will let you silence certain users, although they won't know it.
NASA says it's working on plans to send astronauts into space to land on an asteroid.
A U.S.-built robot will be sent to search for leaks from one of the Fukushima nuclear plant's crippled reactors.
What is 4-D printing, and is it next?
Producer's note: CNN Ideas has covered everything from mapping the
human brain to 4-D printing. We've even looked at cool robots because,
well, they're cool robots.
What if you could power your car with the road? A pair of Idaho
natives have prototyped a solar-powered roadway made of durable textured
glass.
Companies such as Google race to invent flying wind turbines to bring life-changing electricity to isolated areas worldwide.
If you're planning to enjoy this spring or summer at a national park near you, you'd better leave your drone at home.
It's an odd pairing. But Apple's reported plans to buy Beats
Electronics could lead to new products like "smart headphones" and
high-definition downloads.
#Miiquality seeks same-sex relationships in "Tomodachi Life," a game for the Nintendo 3DS.
CNN humor columnist Jarrett Bellini looks at a virtual war between America and Denmark.
Scientists are using computer algorithms to come up with a detailed representation of how our universe evolved.
Sony has created a cassette tape with massive data storage. It hold 180 terabytes, more than 1,100 iPod Classics.
The U.S. Navy has announced the "NeRD," a customized e-reader for its sailors.
When Oculus, makers of a virtual-reality headset, agreed to a buyout
by Facebook, it wasn't the success of "FarmVille" they were looking at.
Researchers at Vanderbilt University say their bug repellent is stronger than DEET and works on many insects.
When the National Security Agency sent a tweet Monday filled with
garbled nonwords like "tpfccdlfdtte," the Internet was confused, and
intrigued.
Engineer turned garden aviator David Barford has peculiar obsession:
By day, he designs engines for Formula 1, by night he plans his next
human-powered flight.
Netflix has a new logo, but you're forgiven if you didn't notice.
Will wearables make us more productive? More satisfied? Or just give bosses another way to spy on workers?
A new breed of entrepreneurs are applying tech-startup principles to the challenges of global food production.
CNN humor columnist Jarrett Bellini looks at a new design for airplane armrests.
Jupiter's moon Ganymede may have several ice and water layers inside, and life could have arisen there.
A new pocket scanner allows people to analyze food content, giving
the user an instant breakdown of alcohol, sugar, or calorie content
before they consume.
Tech firm Oju Africa has tackled the lack of racially diverse emoticons by introducing its own set of Afro icons.
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