Earthwatch Institute plans public expedition to Mars?

Earthwatch Institute plans public expedition to Mars?: "For over forty years, Earthwatch has been sending ordinary people to extraordinary places in the company of top scientists to conduct hands-on research in over 50 expeditions. On Thursday, the international nonprofit organization announced its most ambitious and extraordinary public expedition ever aimed at sending volunteers to Mars in search for water and life. With its US$1.25 million ticket price, it seems too good to be true, and probably is."



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StratoBus seeks to occupy the midpoint between airship and satellite

StratoBus seeks to occupy the midpoint between airship and satellite: "Satellites may be very useful for communications, navigation and other applications, but they're awfully expensive to build and launch, and once they're in orbit ... well, there's no reusing them. That's why a consortium led by Thales Alenia Space is developing the StratoBus. It's a planned autonomous airship that can be launched like a regular blimp, but that will be able to hover at an altitude of 20 km (12 miles) – that's up in the stratosphere, hence the name."



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BomBoard modular PWC comes apart and goes in your trunk

BomBoard modular PWC comes apart and goes in your trunk: "Personal water craft (or PWCs) have been around since the 1950s, and received a boost in popularity when the Kawasaki Jet Ski was released in 1973. Since then, we've seen the introduction of a number of makes and models, all boasting their own unique features. One of the latest, the BomBoard, is claimed to be the world's only modular PWC – and at a planned price of US$3,495, it could also be the cheapest."



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Bob Burnquist tears it up on a floating skateboard ramp installed on Lake Tahoe

Bob Burnquist tears it up on a floating skateboard ramp installed on Lake Tahoe: "A 7,300 lb (3,311 kg) floating skateboard ramp has been installed on Lake Tahoe as part of Visit California's Dream365 tourism campaign. The ramp took four days and 300 man hours to complete before it was lowered into the Californian lake and put to the test by pro skateboarder Bob Burnquist."



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Every Terrible Ad Cliche You've Ever Seen in One Genius Video

Every Terrible Ad Cliche You've Ever Seen in One Genius Video: "Lab beakers and Chinese farmers. Kites and panoramic views of Costa Rica. Cars, babies and canned goods — these are what advertisements are made of.

Stock video provider Dissolve has created a brilliant ad by mocking (what else?) ads.

SEE ALSO: Artist Brilliantly Recreates the Awkward Faces of Real Estate Ads"



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Triton UAV completes initial flight testing

Triton UAV completes initial flight testing: "The Triton UAV's initial flight test program, which kicked off with the unmanned aircraft's first flight last May, has been completed. Now cleared to fly at various altitudes, speeds and weights, the Triton is on track to be introduced into the US Navy fleet in 2017."



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Ducati announces wireless airbag jackets for riders and passengers

Ducati announces wireless airbag jackets for riders and passengers: "Ducati has announced a new version of its stunning Multistrada 1200 sports-tourer (check out our video review) that wirelessly inflates airbag jackets for both rider and passenger in the event of a crash. A step forward from the motorcycle airbag Honda showcased in its Goldwing series, the Ducati system can protect the rider and passenger even once they’ve separated from the bike."



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