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Your own sweat may soon power your phone

A new skin patch that draws energy from your sweat can power a radio for two days.



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4 ways to charge a phone when the power's out

Keep your phone charged during a power outage with these hacks, or by planning ahead.



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I'm not sad to see the phone fading away

Once upon a time, the phone company had to convince us to talk. Oh, how things have changed.



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Why our urge to answer the phone is long gone

It used to be the only form of instant two-way communication; now the telephone is just an obstacle.



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This periodic table may make you think twice about your next phone upgrade

A new periodic table from the European Chemical Society spells it out: As rare earth elements are mined for use in smartphones, they're at risk of disappearing.



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What's that secret chip in the new iPhone?

It's another new technology that will be great for aging baby boomers; you and your stuff will never get lost.



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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.



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Air-purifying headphones aim to help urban dwellers breathe easy

Vacuum manufacturer Dyson drops a patent for headphones that filter air to an integrated mouthpiece.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Stephen C. Foster State Park: A user's guide

Stephen C. Foster State Park gives access to the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, likely the wildest 402,000 acres in the Southeast.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Why phone calls have made a comeback

During the coronavirus pandemic, we're making phone calls again so we can hear familiar voices.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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How beehive fences help elephants and farmers

What can a farmer do about 7-ton elephants that steal crops? Intimidate them with an insect that weighs a tenth of a gram.




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There's glyphosate in our food system — so now what?

Traces of the weed killer glyphosate are increasingly being found in food, but the public is at a loss of how to process that information.




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These photos may change the way you look at chickens

A sick hen led photographer Janet Holmes to a group of people who live with chickens as equals. She decided to document those relationships.




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Photographer captures airplanes' rainbow trails

Photographer Michael Marston captures airplane's rainbow trail in pictures and video.



  • Arts & Culture

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11 ways graphene could change the world

This ultra-strong, ultra-thin supermaterial could yield a technological revolution.



  • Research & Innovations

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Parallel worlds exist and interact with our world, say physicists

Theory explains many of the bizarre observations made in quantum mechanics.



  • Research & Innovations

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Physicists may have discovered a fifth force of nature

If the results can be replicated, 'this would be a no-brainer Nobel Prize,' according to one researcher.



  • Research & Innovations

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Physicists just 'held' an individual atom for the first time

The groundbreaking quantum experiment could allow us to build things on the atomic level.



  • Research & Innovations

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Wildlife Photographer of the Year winners will take your breath away

Wildlife Photographer of the Year winning images capture rarely seen animal behavior.




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What is the 'windshield phenomenon'?

Popularized in 2017, the windshield phenomenon is used to describe the lack of insects on a windshield after a drive, a sign of a dwindling bug population.




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9 mind-boggling dolphin facts

Dolphins are smarter (and stranger) than you may realize! Here are several ways they are exceptional.




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Fisherman visits dolphin every day to make up for the missing tourists

Without humans visiting him, loneliness was starting to wear on this bottlenose dolphin.




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Australian wildfires spawn rarely seen weather phenomena

Fire-created thunderstorms, "ember attacks," high winds and fire clouds are all a part of the intense fires down under.



  • Climate & Weather

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Nature photography contest is brimming with swamp raccoons, UFOs

It's that time of year again! The 2016 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year competition is officially underway.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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The story of modern orangutans in 6 arresting photographs

Award-winning photographer Tim Laman explores the imperiled lives and lost culture of orangutans in Borneo and Sumatra.




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Photographer captures the beauty and symmetry of Hanoi's street vendors

Dutch photographer Loes Heerink highlights the colorful diversity of Vietnam's bicycle-riding fruit sellers.




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17 giggle-inducing animal photobombs

Wild animals and beloved pets take the subtle art of photobombing to the next level.




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Sun flashes jack-o'-lantern grin in uncanny NASA photo

A spooky face emerges from the sun's corona in this image captured by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory.




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13 perfect snowflakes captured in photos

These intricate, one-of-a-kind ice crystals form when precipitation falls through varying levels of humidity and temperatures in the air.



  • Climate & Weather

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Explore the wide and wonderful world of epiphytes

Epiphytic plants encompasses an enormous range of plants that grow on top of others, acquiring their nutrients through all sorts of nifty and unusual ways.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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These award-winning photos capture the drama of nature

International Garden Photographer of the Year competition honors best garden, flower and plant images.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Philly puts the brakes on electric scooter rollout

A delight to some and a nuisance to others, trendy e-scooters face a legal roadblock in the City of Brotherly Love.




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9 stunning photos capture beautiful landscapes around the globe

International Landscape Photographer of the Year contest highlights winning images of everything from ice to forests.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Swirling seals win top underwater photography honors

Underwater Photographer of the Year winners include a smiling dolphin and octopus with a soccer ball.



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This dolphin mom adopted a baby from a different species

The bottlenose dolphin decided to raise a melon-headed whale calf in addition to her own daughter.




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Carbon dioxide in Earth's atmosphere has set another ominous record

CO2 levels are now the highest they've been since long before modern humans existed.



  • Climate & Weather

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Catastrophic fires in Australia raise concerns about the future of koalas

Rescuers are racing to save koalas as a barrage of bushfires roar across the country.




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Why don't bears' muscles atrophy during hibernation?

Researchers hope to help humans borrow some secrets of bear biology.




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Winning Nat Geo photos reveal nature and humanity at their finest

The 2019 National Geographic Travel Photo Contest focuses on nature, cities and people. Here are the stunning winners.




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Photographer beckons you to explore White Sands National Park

An award-winning photographer casts his lens on one of the most surreal natural landscapes in North America that just recently became a national park.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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We have introduced Photoelectric Sensors E3FA and E3RA.

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Photoelectric Sensor with Built-in Amplifier

General-purpose Photoelectric Sensor for High Quality and Reliable Detection(E3S)




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Built-in Amplifier Photoelectric Sensor (Medium Size)

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Oil-resistive, Long-range Photoelectric Sensor with Metal Housing

Water- and Oil-resistant Photoelectric Sensor with Metal Housing Used for Long-range Sensing(E3S-C)




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Photoelectric Sensors

A new generation in sensing performance(E3FA, E3RA, E3FB, E3RB)




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We have introduced Built-in Power Supply Photoelectric Sensor E3JK (NEW).

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Built-in Power Supply Photoelectric Sensor

Long-distance Photoelectric Sensor That Supports AC/DC Power Supplies(E3JK (NEW))




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We have introduced Ultra-compact Pre-wired Photomicrosensor (Non-modulated) EE-SX95.

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Ultra-compact Pre-wired Photomicrosensor (Non-modulated)

Meeting Customer Needs with Ultracompact Sensors that Mount with M3 Screws(EE-SX95)




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Three-phase Asymmetry and Phase-sequence Phase-loss Relay

Ideal for 3-phase Voltage Asymmetry Monitoring for Industrial Facilities and Equipment. 22.5 mm (W). One SPDT output relays(K8AK-PA)