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Virginia lawmakers ban involuntary microchip implantation

Do you fear that one day you may be required to receive a microchip implant? Perhaps you’re worried that this may violate your privacy by allowing your movements or behavior to be tracked. Or, perhaps you’re just worried that microchips are the “mark of the beast” from the Bible’s Book of Revelation. No, seriously: Presumably [...]

Fuel cell to power military exoskeleton for 72 hours

With the extremely heavy packs modern soldiers are expected to carry (upwards of 150 pounds), a robotic exoskeleton that  provides support and improves mobility makes perfect sense. Unfortunately, these exoskeletons require a lot of power to function – power that has been provided in the past via gasoline engines or traditional lithium-ion batteries. Gas engines [...]