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Catterbox – A Smart Collar That Translates Cat Meows into Human Speech

Posted: 04 May 2016 03:17 AM PDT

Cat lovers of the world, rejoice! You finally have the chance to understand what your pet is saying thanks to a smart collar that can interpret feline meows and translate it into human speech. Aptly named 'Catterbox', the collar supposedly has a digital sensor that detects meows, and uses a special program to decipher the meaning behind them.

Dutch Designer Grows Eco-Friendly Dress from Mushroom Root in One Week

Posted: 04 May 2016 02:58 AM PDT

While most fashion designers prefer to sew their creations, 41-year-old Aniela Hoitink has chosen to 'grow' hers in petri dishes. The Amsterdam-based textile designer recently created a 100 percent biodegradable dress – good for the environment and your skin – using nothing but discs of mushroom root.

Fatal Familial Insomnia – A Mysterious Condition That Prevents Sufferers from Ever Sleeping Again

Posted: 04 May 2016 02:32 AM PDT

Can you imagine never being able to sleep, thus denying your body and brain the chance to rejuvenate? It’s a scary thought, but sadly it’s what sufferers of a rare condition known as Fatal Familial Insomnia (FFI) have to go through until it eventually kills them. This mysterious genetic disease affects less than one in 10 million people worldwide and has no treatment or cure.

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