Thanks to iRobot, the company behind the Roomba, robots may now be able to ooze and squeeze themselves through small spaces in a blob-like fashion. The ChemBot is a soft, flexible (and in some people’s opinion, very creepy) robot that can grow and shrink itself through a process called “jamming.” [CNET]

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This year the legendary Irish band U2 is taking stadium rock to the next level with a colossal 360-degree rotating stage that looks as though it just landed from outer space – Bono himself calls it the “U2 Space Station.” The Claw, which is likely one of the largest and most complex sets ever to be taken on the road, is a massive four-legged structure that stands close to 100 feet and takes three days to set up. It was constructed by Atelier One, a structural engineering consultancy firm.

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Girls Inc., DC invites middle school girls from the DC metro area to come meet 8 successful women in diverse Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) careers from a variety of organizations in the DC metro area. Girls will meet with the women in small groups (2-4) and get a chance to ask questions about their careers, their paths, and their lives.

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On Saturday, October 31st, computer mania will hit northern Virginia. If you live in the area, head over to the Northern Virginia Community College Annandale Campus for a fun-filled day of technology-related activities for middle school girls, and an opportunity to explore technology-related careers.

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Anne Forschner, a transportation design student at Pforzheim University in Germany, worked with BMW to create this jaw dropping fish-like car. The Lovos has 260 “scales” that can rotate via hinges to function as both solar panels and air brakes. [Core77]

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