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This New Jersey Farm Is Using Cloth And LED Lighting To Grow The Freshest Veggies

You may have heard of corn that will be knee-high by the fourth of July, but this New Jersey farm has greater expectations. AeroFarms, located in Newark, New Jersey, is in the process of redefining agriculture. The basis of AeroFarms is to bring fresh and healthy fruits and vegetables to cities that might not have the agricultural means for traditional farming. These farms tower over 30 feet high and specialize in aeroponic technology. To put that in less scientific terms, these fruits and veggies don't require soil to grow, and they use significantly less water than traditional farms and gardens. Could this change the face of farming as we know it? Check out the video below to learn more. The world is rapidly changing, and our practices have to change along with it if we ...

15 Genius Smartphone Hacks That You Can Use While Traveling

Technology

Having your phone with you at all times is pretty important these days. They hold so much important information, your text messages, your emails, your music, basically your life would be completely different without these amazing pieces of technology. Whether we're traveling to a new restaurant or a new country, our phones can be even more valuable than we think. If you want to get the most out of it, here are a few quick tips that you may not have known about. 1. Take a screenshot of travel directions, then turn off location services to conserve battery life. Snapwire Snaps / Pamela Webb 2. You can also download maps for offline navigation using apps like City Maps 2Go and OsmAnd. Flickr / Johan Larsson 3. Buy a battery pack or case to keep your phone c...

Hold On To Your Hats (And Wear a Helmet)! The Hovercrafts Have Arrived.

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The future is here! Just like out childhood cartoons promised us, we now have hovercraft technology. About time, right? The Hendo Hoverboard uses a magnetic field that allows it, and a full-sized human on top, to defy gravity and hover above the ground. Despite Earnshaw's theorem, which says that equilibrium can never be reached between two magnets, the Hendo uses a principle called magnetic field architecture to create stabilized movement. The board can be also propelled forward using this principle, and the Hendo was designed to react smoothly and naturally to the user's motions. To be technical, this technology already exists with high-speed rail, which uses electromagnetic currents to float the cars above the tracks, eliminating friction and allowing for a smooth, fast ride. The