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What's so exciting about rice growing in fields? Not much! Unless of course you are in Japan, where even rice paddies are turned into giant works of art!...

The space race for tourism has a new entrant - A Spanish company called Zero 2 Infinity. However, unlike Virgin Inc. and Space Adventures, it is not developing a high-tech fuel-burning space craft - just a simple eco-friendly helium balloon or bloon as it has been dubbed....

The Japanese are known for their offbeat inventions - In the past, they have invented hologram music stars and even made a fashion statement with LED teeth. Now, they have come up with an even wackier creation - Air-conditioned jackets that will help you keep stylishly cool, even during the hottest summer days....

With buildings getting taller by the day, the cost of keeping them illuminated during the night is not only soaring, but also, a complete waste of valuable resources. Now, an Israeli designer has come up with a brilliant idea - Tiles that act as energy absorbers during the day and light emitters at night....

If you have ever had the misfortune of being under the dentist's drill for a cavity filling, you know how awful the experience is. Now, a team of researchers from the University of Leeds has come up with an ingenious treatment that not only keeps the drill at bay, but also, helps re-generate your pearly whites so that they look like new again!...

Paragliding, which allows humans to 'fly' while harnessed to a giant fabric wing, is an extremly fun sport. However, it does require a lot of preparation. The equipment has to be hauled to a suitable area, after which the pilot has to spend some time making sure he/she is harnessed safely, before finally taking off!...

It appears that Mandrill monkeys in captivity are getting smarter by the day - Just a few weeks ago, researchers revealed a group that had figured out sign language to get some space - Now, another one has been caught on tape as it gives itself a 'pedicure' using a custom-built nail file!...

Launched by NASA in 2009, the Kepler Spacecraft's main mission is to scout the Milky Way galaxy for planets similar to ours. Besides finding some interesting prospects, the spacecraft has also been able to detect a few other interesting celestial objects. However, few are as intriguing as its latest find - A mysterious dark alien planet that NASA scientists call TrES-2b....

While the picture above may look like the mask from the 'Phantom of the Opera' it is actually human skin - one that is so strong, that it can ricochet bullets and turn any ordinary soul into superman - sans the fancy attire!...