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Why do we see illusions?
In this video, neuroscientist Mark Changizi explains why optical illusions occur
March 22, 2013
Meet Zoe, a virtual talking head that can express emotion
An expressive avatar like this one might someday serve as a digital personal assistant or replace texting with face messaging.
March 20, 2013
Robot hand ties shoelaces and deals cards
In this video, Nigel Ackland demonstrates how his new robotic hand allows him to do ordinary things with extraordinary technology.
March 18, 2013
Auroras seen at high and mid-latitudes this weekend
As expected, the March 15 coronal mass ejection or CME from the sun caused auroras, or northern lights, at high and mid latitudes.
March 18, 2013
See Jupiter near moon in daytime sky on March 17 or 18
March 2013 offers the best chance for the next 12 years to see Jupiter near the moon in a blue daytime sky.
March 17, 2013
Favorite photos of Comet PANSTARRS
Your photos - the best photos - the most recent photos - of this wonderful comet, now visiting the March 2013 skies as seen throughout the world.
March 13, 2013
Party at Stonehenge. Date 2,500 B.C.
Stonehenge may be older and may have had a different function than previously thought, according to new research from British archaeologists.
March 11, 2013
Video: 15,000 volts of electricity into a plywood board
What happens when you apply 15,000 volts of electricity to a wooden board? Something quite spectacular.
March 6, 2013
Video: Harlem shake lab edition
Video of students at Northwestern University doing the Harlem Shake in lab.
March 5, 2013
Man reunites with gorilla after five years apart
Conservationist Damien Aspinall reunites with the gorilla he raised, five years after the gorilla was released into the wild.
March 4, 2013
