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Drones converge on Mount Fuji for a mesmerizing dance party

Behold, an aerial ballet performed by LED-equipped flying robots.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Smartphones will soon be able to share power by touching other devices

Some devices can already share files by touching, but soon they'll also be able to share power.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Should Americans have to choose between health care and a smartphone?

Health care is essential, but so is a smartphone if you want to get a job or even sign up for health care ... despite what Jason Chaffetz says.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Would you want to live in an Alexa-powered smart home?

Following a major investment in a prefab homebuilder, it's clear that Amazon is serious about voice-controlled smart homes.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Vampire power is back, and it's thirstier than ever in the new smart home

We're getting more and more smart devices with teensy little idle loads — but they're adding up fast.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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​How the smartphone changed our cities and our lives in the last decade

The way we use our cities has changed, the forces that drive them, all driven by the phone. It's also likely that we ain't seen nuthin' yet.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Does 'clicktivism' do any good?

Clicktivism or slacktivism is using social media to support a cause. Critics say it's activism lite, but often people are moved to get more involved.




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What is experiential tourism?

Travel destinations are beginning to cater to visitors who would rather immerse themselves in local culture than just tour a place.




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The benefits of quitting smoking and 5 natural ways to kick the habit

It's tough, but not impossible, to quit smoking. Here are some natural ways to put your cigarette-puffing habit behind you.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Losing your sense of smell may point to coronavirus — or not

Data can help us understand some of the many ways the human body reacts to this virus and the next one.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Doctors use Skype to see ER patients in small towns

Physicians sign on to video conferences to help people who need emergency services at understaffed rural hospitals




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Glowing blue algae lights up Tasmanian bay

Billions of bioluminescent algae literally make the sea sparkle in Tasmania's Preservation Bay off the coast of Australia.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Smithsonian museum captures all sides of the African-American story

One of the most highly anticipated museums of the past decade, the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture is finally opening.



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Art festival blankets Fort Smith in rainbow paint and recycled junk

A two-week public arts event inundates a small city in Arkansas with an array of vibrant murals and installations.



  • Arts & Culture

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5 reasons to pay attention to those dismal coral bleaching headlines

Bleached corals are akin to dead canaries in a coal mine — a warning of what's to come if we don't address the threat of climate change.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Synchronized fireflies gather for a 'rave' in the Great Smoky Mountains

Every June, the Elkmont Ghost Town in Great Smoky Mountains National Park lights up with the world's largest gathering of synchronous fireflies.




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I should have no business loving this smart light system, and yet ...

The Nanoleaf Light Panels and Rhythm sensor is all fun, no business.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Beekeepers bounce back after act of vandalism

Donations poured in to help save Wild Hill Honey in Iowa, which lost 50 beehives when young vandals toppled them.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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'Downsize' shows you how to think big when living small

The new book by Sheri Koones is full of beautiful homes and good ideas.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Opinion: Brokerbility's managing director Ian Stutz on technology and SMEs

Adapting to the future: Technology is changing the way SMEs buy insurance, but brokers have a vital role to play, says Ian Stutz




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Blog: How does the SM&CR approach misconduct?

Nick Wilcox and Rolleen McDonnell of law firm BDBF examine where brokers may fall foul of the latest regulation to hit intermediaries.




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FCA aligns focus to prevent sexual harassment in workplace

Regulator also says it wants to make diversity and inclusion the norm as it seeks to embed "purposeful culture" into companies.




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Video: Scheme Smart - How To Grow And Market Your Delegated Authority

The second episode of our insightful documentary series with Axa, Scheme Smart, focuses on how to take a delegated authority to the next level.




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Video: Scheme Smart - How To Future-Proof Your Scheme

The third episode of Insurance Age’s documentary series with Axa, Scheme Smart, focuses on what steps can be taken to future-proof schemes and delegated authorities and what sectors brokers can look to for future growth.




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Smog alert! See air pollution in real time

Want to know what coal-fueled smog looks like on the other side of the world? Now you can.



  • Climate & Weather

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This theater is heated with sewage (and no, it doesn't smell)

It doesn't sound too pleasant, but sewage can be a great source of heating and cooling for municipal buildings.




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Could a small Rhode Island wind farm revolutionize U.S. energy?

Other countries have already installed thousands of offshore turbines. Will the U.S. be next?




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How a small donation is bringing big changes to N.C. fire department

Ahoskie, a small town in North Carolina, can now buy new equipment and better training thanks to Enviva.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Does small talk or deep conversation make you happier?

A new study explores how social interactions affect our well-being.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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NASA image reveals 'cosmic candy cane' at the center of the Milky Way

Unlike most candy canes, however, this one is 190 light-years long and made of ionized gas.




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Rioja region earns UNESCO tourism blessing

Wine from Rioja Alavesa, the Basque subregion of Rioja, has been named a UNESCO Biosphere Responsible Tourism region.




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Are small particulates a big deal?

U.S. particulate pollution isn't the deadly threat it once was, but the dangerously tiny specks still often plague big cities as well as rural wilderness.



  • Translating Uncle Sam

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We have introduced Multi-circuit Smart Power Monitor KM1.

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We have introduced Smart Camera FQ2.

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Smart Fiber Sensor

Surprisingly Stable Detection with Your Finger tip. Exceptionally easy operation and stabilizing technology reduce maintenance cost.(E3X-HD)




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Smart Camera

Advanced inspection in a compact housing. Expanded performance and functionality. Camera, Communications, Software Tools, and Much More.(FQ2)




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OMRON introduces a new product, ultra-small multi code reader V400-R series. For Paper/Label. Both 2D & 1D code compatible.

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Smart Sensors (Laser Displacement & Measurement Sensors)

A Host of Smart Functions Inside a Compact Body with a Full Range of Laser Types(ZX-L-N)




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Smart Fiber Amplifier Units

The Advanced Fiber Amplifier Units That Handles On-site Needs(E3NX-FA)




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We have introduced Smart Fiber Sensor E3NX-FA.

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We have introduced Ultra-compact CMOS Smart Laser Sensor E3NC-S.

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We have introduced Compact Smart Laser Sensor E3NC-L.

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Smart Sensors 2D CMOS Laser Type

High-precision Displacement Measurement Sensors Bringing Smart Sensors into New Fields.(ZS Series)




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We have introduced Contact-Type Smart Sensor (Detection Type) E9NC-T.

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Contact-Type Smart Sensor

Tough Contact Sensor(E9NC-T)




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Smart Sensor Laser Sensor with Built-in Amplifier

A CMOS Laser Sensor That's Optimum for Simple Measurements(ZX1)




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We have introduced Small-diameter Proximity Sensor E2E.

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Small-diameter Proximity Sensor

Ultra small size, but surprisingly easy installation!(E2E (Small-diameter))




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Smart Measurement and Monitor Units

First in the Industry! Unit structure that enables Power and Earth Leakage Monitoring with just one Unit. Use just one Unit to implement multi-circuit measurements.(KE1)




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We have introduced Smart Measurement and Monitor Units KE1.

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