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Hornets can hold their alcohol like no other animal on Earth

The oriental hornet (Vespa orientalis) could drink you under the table Vladimir_Kazachkov/Shutterstock A species of hornet that often munches on foods containing alcohol can hold its liquor, without any side effects, at levels that no other known animal can tolerate.…

Intrepid robodog goes for underwater stroll

From fire-breathers to sprinters, climbers and gymnasts, we’ve seen more than our fair share of impressive quadruped robots. Now the fourth-generation Honey Badger has added underwater walkies to the list of robodog capabilities. Poland’s MAB Robotics was set up in…

Nintendo Alarmo review: Charming, yet frustrating

Alarmo is the quintessential Nintendo product: It’s a fun and quirky spin on a bedside alarm clock (with a motion sensor!) that mines your love for everything Nintendo. It’s a $100 device entirely meant to surprise and delight you. But…