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PopSci's Future Of: Invisibility Cloak

At Duke University, researchers are working on camouflage that will make soldiers nearly impossible to spot.

Science Channel Clips

  • Play PopSci's Future Of: Cleverbot
    Cleverbot

    PopSci's Future Of (02:36)

    Cleverbot doesn't just respond to the last thing you typed, it borrows the intelligence of everyone who speaks to it.
  • Play PopSci's Future Of: Invisibility Cloak
    Invisibility Cloak

    PopSci's Future Of (02:09)

    One scientist may have uncovered the technology needed to create an invisibility cloak for the soldiers in the future.
  • Play PopSci's Future Of: Doggie Doolittle
    Doggie Doolittle

    PopSci's Future Of (02:05)

    Find out how new research may help us understand and communicate with man's best friend on this clip from The Science Channel's, "Pop Sci's Future of Communication."
  • Play PopSci's Future Of: Dream Bed
    Dream Bed

    PopSci's Future Of (02:47)

    What if you could be guaranteed a great night's sleep every night? A bed manufacturer is working on doing just that!
  • Play PopSci's Future Of: Future Soldier 2030
    Future Soldier 2030

    PopSci's Future Of (01:14)

    Scientists are already working on the soldiers of 2030 and have come up with a concept that could change the way soldiers operate in the field.
  • Play PopSci's Future Of: Preventative Medicine
    Preventative Medicine

    PopSci's Future Of (03:12)

    Find out how a simple pinprick could give you enough information to save your life!
  • Play PopSci's Future Of: Orgasmatron
    Orgasmatron

    PopSci's Future Of (02:00)

    Keep the fire burning in your relationship with the touch of a button. One doctor may have found a way for women and men to spark an orgasm at will!
  • Play PopSci's Future Of: Ubiquitous Computing
    Ubiquitous Computing

    PopSci's Future Of (02:37)

    What if everything from your toothbrush to your umbrella was plugged in to the Internet. Ubiquitous computing, or pervasive computing, brings connectivity to every object in your everyday life.
  • Play PopSci's Future Of: Organ Factory
    Organ Factory

    PopSci's Future Of (03:22)

    It may be possible in the very near future to clone your own organs. Sound impossible? Find out how it all works!
  • Play PopSci's Future Of: Immortal Avatars
    Immortal Avatars

    PopSci's Future Of (02:38)

    Through the use of 3D scientific technology humans today could be immortal beings tomorrow. One day you could find yourself speaking to future generations about the times of the 21st century.
  • Play PopSci's Future Of: Ripsaw
    Ripsaw

    PopSci's Future Of (03:00)

    It may be the world's fastest tank. The Ripsaw operates at over 80 miles per hour, and it will soon help to protect soldiers from the dangers of IEDs in the battlefield.
  • Play PopSci's Future Of: Robot Love
    Robot Love

    PopSci's Future Of (02:07)

    Finding the right mate can be challenging. Can true love be found with a robot? Maybe, maybe not, but scientists are creating robots with surprising human characteristics and emotions. Learn more on The Science Chanrnel's, "Pop Sci's Future of Sex."
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