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This Robot Can Clean Your Floors and Text at the Same Time

Krystle RichardsonJune 16, 2017

Anyone who's ever had to clean anything knows its not exactly a fun task. But those who get up, while the rest of the world sleeps, to combat endless expanses o...

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Where in the World is the Biggest Floating Solar Station?

Krystle RichardsonJune 9, 2017

With the US pulling out of trade partnerships and climate agreements, China is slipping in seamlessly to not just take America's place but eclipse them in the a...

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The 6 Weirdest Ways We’re Using Drones

Maggie HarrisJune 8, 2017

We’ve all heard of drones, they’re a household term now. No longer conjuring images of stealthy US attacks on foreign soil, drones have become somewhat of a pla...

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The 4 Biggest Machines in the World (& What They Do for a Living)

Krystle RichardsonMay 25, 2017

Introducing Bertha, Bagger, Hans and Franz: the biggest machines to roam the Earth. Between them, they take care of the heftiest endeavors we humans set for our...

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Kids Operating Machines: Is This Cool or Concerning?

Krystle RichardsonMay 25, 2017

For most kids, the toys pictured above are as close as they'll get to operating construction machinery until they hit their adult years. But, behind many a farm...

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What Happens When You Ask Machines to be Creative?

Krystle RichardsonMay 22, 2017

The concept of machines taking people's jobs is a heavy thing. It's played a part in scaring a whole generation of young people away from the manufacturing indu...

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The Most Powerful Lasers in the World and What They’re Used For

Krystle RichardsonMay 19, 2017

Lasers are a brilliant example of human ingenuity. If you like pocket-sized facts you can pull out at parties, here's a couple for you: the word 'laser' is an a...

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What Our World Would Look Like Without The Farming Industry

Matt CummingApril 27, 2017

For generations farmers have been the back bone of our society, supplying the crops, meat and vegetables we need to survive. A thankless job, they are weary vic...

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A Fun Solution to the Apprenticeship Shortage?

Krystle RichardsonApril 12, 2017

Serious problems don't always require serious solutions. An idea intended to be nothing more than a bit of fun, may end up being a brilliant first step toward t...

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Woodworking Masters: Watch Seth Rolland Cut Wood Like Paper

Matt CummingApril 5, 2017

With work gracing offices and homes all around the world, master woodworker and custom furniture designer Seth Rolland is internationally renowned for his stunn...

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What if the World Abandoned Construction?

Krystle RichardsonMarch 29, 2017

The construction industry is in the background of every city view. While it is responsible for the roads, buildings and infrastructure that make our modern live...

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Laguna Tools and Gregory Machinery: The Ultimate Long-Distance Relationship

Krystle RichardsonMarch 22, 2017

The collective feeling on long-distance relationships seems to be a resounding "yeah, nah". But there are always beautiful exceptions to this rule. Laguna Tools...

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