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Scientists develop naïve stem cells from human embryos for the first time

Make slow-motion videos on a phone

Scientists at University of California Berkeley’s Biomimetic Millisystems Lab have built these two VelociRoACHs — or bug-like millirobots and taught them some impressive skills. Who knew such small robots could be so creepy?

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RANKED: These are the best 13-inch laptops you can buy

If you’re looking for a 13-inch laptop with the right balance of performance, portability, and looks, your search is over.

The laptops in this list run on Intel’s powerful Core-i processors. You can find cheaper laptops, but they run on less powerful Core-M processors that are designed for mobile devices like tablets.

For Windows 10 laptops, we suggest you buy them from the Microsoft Store, so you can avoid annoying trial software and the manufacturer’s own software that bloats the computer’s storage and hampers its performance.

Check out the best laptops you can buy today.

10. The MacBook Air is ultra-slim, but it’s on the pricey side relative to its specs.

The MacBook Air is very slim, which we like. However, it’s relatively pricey for its specs, and its design could do with an overhaul, too.

Specs:

- 1440 x 900 screen

- 5th gen Intel Core i5 1.6GHz processor

- 8GB of RAM

- 128 GB of fast flash storage

Defining features:

- Slim design

- MagSafe magnetic power connector

Cons:

- Low resolution screen

- Design is slightly outdated

- Relatively expensive

- Runs on last year’s processor generation

- Base mondel can be underpowered for some

Starting price: $1,000

9. The Surface Book is the purest Microsoft experience, but it’s expensive.

The Microsoft Surface Book is a formidable machine that turns into a tablet with its removable keyboard. Its tall screen is also great for scrolling through web pages and work documents. Yet, it’s high price tag put the Surface Book towards the bottom of the list.

Specs:

- 3000 x 2000 resolution screen

- 6th gen Intel Core i5 6300U 2.4GHz

- 8GB of RAM

- 128 GB os fast SSD storage

Defining features:

- Pure Microsoft experience

- Removable from keyboard

- Touchscreen

- Includes stylus

- Tall 3:2 aspect ratio screen is great for web browsing and work

Cons:

- Very expensive for the specs

Starting price: $1,500

8. The Dell XPS 13 is a solid laptop that looks great, but it might be underpowered for some.

The Dell XPS 13 is a beautiful laptop and works well despite its relatively pedestrian specs. Just be wary that because of it’s entry-level specs, you might be looking for a new laptop sooner than you’d like.

Specs:

- Full-HD 1080p screen

- 6th gen Intel Core i3-6100U 2.3GHz processor

- 4GB of RAM

- 128 GB of fast SSD storage

Defining features:

- Narrow borders around a nice-looking screen

Cons:

- Core i3 and 4GB RAM are relatively light specs, especially for the $800 base price

Starting price: $800

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A Facebook exec says she is building a machine to give us all ESP

Mary Lou Jepsen is working on something big. The head of engineering of Facebook’s Oculus technology, Jepson is leaving the company to work on a device that could eventually allow people to communicate via thought. Her plan is to take magnetic resonance technology and fit it into a hat

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The Legend of Zelda Artworks by Brady Goldsmith

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For Mother’s Day, give your mom the gift of a $30,000 3D-printed replica of you

If you waited until the last minute to buy a Mother’s Day gift again this year, there’s great news for you: The gift that she’ll cherish the most is a life-size, 3-D printed replica of you, and it’s available now on Groupon for the low low price of just $30,000. Wait, this is real?

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