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# senses

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touchy feely

This bionic fingertip allows amputees to feel rough and smooth textures

The wearer is able to tell the difference between rough and smooth surfaces almost every time.

6.4k

Mar 8th 2016, 2:11 PM

What the what?

11 facts everyone knows that are actually completely wrong

Everything you know is a lie.

84.0k

Jun 15th 2014, 8:15 PM

fill up my senses

Headphones read your brainwaves and pick music to suit your mood

Prototype shown at tech conference determine your mood – and play songs to match.

5.2k

Mar 17th 2013, 8:45 AM

we knew that

Hot chocolate tastes better in an orange cup

Does it matter what colour the cup, as long as the stuff inside is liquid heaven? Apparently, yes.

8.9k

Jan 5th 2013, 10:30 AM