ICYMI: Mousetrap for memory, balloon space launch and more
Today on In Case You Missed It: A virtual reality simulator putting mice through a pretend maze is analyzing memory formation that should benefit humans. A newish space launch company plans to inflate stadium-sized balloons for a gentle flight to the stratosphere, with actual flights scheduled for 2017. Meanwhile researchers built a tractor beam using high-amplitude sound waves to move small objects, which is just as cool as it sounds.
And before you go hacking into a hapless pumpkin, check out a few videos on how to cleverly tech or science them out. We recommend this fire-breathing version. If by some chance you (like an editor at Engadget) also didn't know about Pizza Rat, you can see the original video here.
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