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August 18, 2016

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World's 'Largest Aircraft' Gets Off Ground

AFP (Aug. 18, 2016) — The world's "largest aircraft" embarks on its maiden, four days after a previous attempt was abandoned due to technical issues. Video provided by AFP ... watch video

Robot Beats Humans at Table Football

Reuters - Innovations Video Online (Aug. 18, 2016) — Researchers at a Swiss university have developed a robot that can beat humans at table football. Liane Wimhurst reports. Video provided by Reuters ... watch video

Off-Road Scooter Opens Up Countryside to Mobility Impaired

Reuters - Innovations Video Online (Aug. 17, 2016) — A new off-road mobility scooter could open up the joys of the countryside to those with walking impairment, say its developers. Jim Drury reports. Video provided by Reuters ... watch video

NASA Set to Launch Mission for Asteroid Sample

AP (Aug. 17, 2016) — NASA officials offered details on the scheduled September 8 launch of their asteroid-bound spacecraft mission, OSIRIS-Rex on Wednesday, saying that it "addresses all of the science goals that planetary science has at NASA." (Aug. 17) Video provided by AP ... watch video

SpaceX And Boeing Are Officially Setting Up Shop On The ISS

Newsy (Aug. 17, 2016) — Dedicated docking ports for Boeing and SpaceX missions are being installed on the International Space Station. Video provided by Newsy ... watch video

The Range Of Electric Vehicles Isn't As Big A Problem As You'd Think

Newsy (Aug. 16, 2016) — Electric vehicles could replace the majority of gas-powered cars and still get us where we need to go, according to a new study. Video provided by Newsy ... watch video

A Satellite That Shoots Light Could Make China Unhackable

Newsy (Aug. 16, 2016) — The satellite uses quantum technology that's supposed to make Chinese messages impossible to crack. Video provided by Newsy ... watch video

This Is What Makes Video Calling App Google Duo Different

Newsy (Aug. 16, 2016) — The company says the smartphone-only app "takes the complexity out of video calling." Video provided by Newsy ... watch video

New Humanoid Robot Controls Its Own Movements

Reuters - Innovations Video Online (Aug. 16, 2016) — A Japanese robot that controls its own movements in response to its environment is showcased in Tokyo. Amy Pollock reports. Video provided by Reuters ... watch video

Augmented Reality on the Slopes

Reuters - Innovations Video Online (Aug. 16, 2016) — RideOn, an Israeli startup from Tel Aviv says they have developed the world's first true augmented reality goggles for the slopes. Elly Park reports. Video provided by Reuters ... watch video

Space Is So Big, Even Speed-Of-Light Messaging Can Seem Slow

Newsy (Aug. 16, 2016) — Space is really, really big — and there's no way to get messages across it any faster. Video provided by Newsy ... watch video

'Quantum Leap' for China Satellite

Reuters - News Video Online (Aug. 16, 2016) — China has launched the world's first quantum satellite, which state media says will help establish "hack-proof" communications. Natasha Howitt reports. Video provided by Reuters ... watch video

For Muslim Pilgrims, Solar-Powered Umbrella Offers Cool Respite

Reuters - News Video Online (Aug. 15, 2016) — A Saudi-Palestinian firm has invented a multi-purpose umbrella with a fan, navigation system and flashlight, to meet the needs of Muslims performing the Hajj pilgrimage. Video provided by Reuters ... watch video

Virtual Reality on the Slopes

Reuters - Innovations Video Online (Aug. 15, 2016) — RideOn, an Israeli startup from Tel Aviv says they have developed the world's first true augmented reality goggles for the slopes. Elly Park reports. Video provided by Reuters ... watch video

High-Tech Limbs on Display in Russia’s Cybathlon Competition

Reuters - News Video Online (Aug. 15, 2016) — Prostheses users perform different movement tasks in a competition in Moscow, in a move to unite Russia's disabled people community who face constraints in their daily lives. Video provided by Reuters ... watch video