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NASA PLANS TO BRING ROCK SAMPLES BACK FROM MARS WITH THE HELP OF TWO SPACE HELICOPTERS

Two words: Space helicopters. Okay, you need more? When the rover NASA designed to retrieve samples from Mars needed some backup, NASA came up with a plan. Engadget

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SCIENTISTS FIND 30 POTENTIAL NEW SPECIES AT BOTTOM OF THE OCEAN

While so many of us are rightfully obsessed with space exploration, the bottom of the ocean is a strange and wonderful frontier itself. With the use of a remote-operated vehicle, scientists were able to discover a potential 30 new species down there, including the gummy squirrel (pictured) and different kinds of worms and jellyfish-like creatures. The Guardian

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THIS MINI VAPE IS THE PERFECT DISCRETE COMPANION FOR YOUR POCKET

Do you want a vape that's discrete yet powerful? One that disappears in the palm of your hand yet doesn't sacrifice style or function? Look no further. Boing Boing

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HOW TO APPROACH AI DECISIONS WITH EYES WIDE OPEN

Are you looking to start a business using AI, or are you just looking to make your life a little easier by implementing complex automation systems, not unlike a Rube Goldberg machine that makes your breakfast? Either way, there are questions you should ask yourself if so: Such as, why do you want it, or, is there a better way than AI to achieve your goal? After all, you don't want to accidentally misuse AI and have a HAL 9000 or Ultron situation on your hands. Forbes

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THIS INCREDIBLE HIGH-TECH MEDITATION GEAR LETS YOU SAFELY EXPLORE ALTERED MENTAL STATES

Whether you're interested in achieving altered states of consciousness or just want to experience a deeper level of calm and focus, MindPlace can help. Since 1988, they've been using technology to help people live enlightened, more enjoyable lives. Their high-tech gear uses colored LED lights to transport your mind into interesting, transformative spaces while at the same time utilizing binaural beats to lead you toward beneficial mental states. And their incredible Limina and DeepVision bundle has everything you need to start your personal journey. Over 100 light and sound sessions are included, with plenty of memory available for you to add more. These powerful meditation aids will help you focus and sharpen your attention, break undesirable states (such as anger), facilitate accelerated learning, achieve a deeper, more restful sleep, and even access altered states of consciousness. MindPlace

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A DEADLY DISEASE-CAUSING BACTERIA WAS DETECTED IN U.S. SOIL SAMPLES — HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

This week, the Centers for Disease Control issued a health advisory about a potentially deadly bacteria found in the soil of the Gulf Coast region of Southern Mississippi. The microbe, Burkholderia pseudomallei, isn't novel. It's endemic in some tropical and subtropical climates like Southeast Asia and Northern Australia, but its recent detection in the Gulf is the first time the bacteria has been detected in the continental United States. Inverse

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