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Watch a robot that irons clothes (and dream)

Commentary: Spanish robot TEO does something that you've always wished someone else could do for you.

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<p>Amelia Earhart in her airplane in a photo dated to 1936.</p>

Bone-sniffing dogs to search for Amelia Earhart's remains

Four border collies will head to an uninhabited island where some believe the pioneer aviator died after disappearing in 1937.

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Amazon envisions giant drone towers to speed up delivery

A patent application lays out plans for a robot-powered fulfillment center where drones can zip in and out to deliver packages around your city.

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Inside the ambitious AeroMobil flying car

We're not sure if this vehicle is more car or plane, but we don't care as it's too cool.

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AeroMobil flying car lets you rule the roads and sky, for $1.6M

Four wheels, and massive wings that can fold away, let you choose whether to drive or fly to your next destination.

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Hubble find shows how dead galaxies evolve

An ancient galaxy that stopped producing new stars a very long time ago shows how dead galaxies could continue to change shape.

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<p>So long and thanks for all the fish.</p>

26 weird objects seen on Mars, explained (pictures)

From Donald Trump's face to crabs to jelly doughnuts, entertaining images from Mars amuse scientists and excite conspiracy theorists and alien fans.

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Australian deep sea creatures are the stuff of nightmares

In Australia's eastern abyss, the fish don't have eyes or faces but they do have plenty of terrifying spikes and teeth.

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<p>So, do you like your husband better yet?</p>

Marital strain? Try puppy pictures for a better relationship

Next time you're in the doghouse, whip out the adorable animal pics to get back on your spouse's good side. It's way cheaper than couples counseling.

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<p>Try to find the rover in this NASA image of Mars.</p>

Can you find the Mars rover in this incredible orbiter photo?

NASA shares a fascinating view from its Mars-orbiting spacecraft that challenges you to find the Curiosity rover tucked into the rocky landscape.

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<p>NASA tests the ROSA system on the ISS.</p>

See NASA's flexible solar array all rolled out in space

NASA literally rolls out a compact experimental solar array in space that could one day power satellites and spacecraft.

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<p>Everyone is always getting an eye scan (called eye-dent, as in "identification") in "Minority Report." Criminals are identified and ordinary citizens are tracked. In 2002, when the movie came out, this technology probably sounded more futuristic than it does now, when we've seen iris scanning used to <a href="https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-set-up-and-use-the-note-7s-iris-scanner/">unlock smartphones</a>.</p>

'Minority Report,' 15 years on: The tech it got right and wrong

Spielberg's 2002 vision of 2054 has surprising relevance in 2017.

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