NASA's version of Star Trek tricorder
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Astronauts on the space station have their own version of the "Star Trek tricorder” to search for signs of life, whether that life is from Earth or of extraterrestrial life as we know it. The hand held device acts as a miniature biology lab that allows space station residents to get results on a display
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Finalists named for $10m Star Trek 'tricorder' X Prize - BBC News
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A Star Trek: Voyager fan built a replica Tricorder that's better than any prop Hollywood has ever made : r/gadgets
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NASA Develops Tricorder: Adapts iPhone to Detect Chemicals
Star Trek Starfleet Medical Tricorder, TR-560, Starfleet R&D
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NASA's Curiosity rover snaps iconic 'Star Trek' symbol on Mars, thrilling scientists
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NASA's New 'Star Trek' Tech Is Designed to Detect Alien Life
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Star Trek Light-and-Sound Tricorder Set - Unique Gifts - Running Press
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Live Long and Prosper: 'Star Trek'-Like 'Tricorder' Wins $2.6M Prize
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Tricorder - Wikipedia
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Star Trek's Tricorder Medical Scanner May Become Reality, Thanks To Nanotechnology Breakthrough
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The Race to Build a Real-Life Version of the “Star Trek” Tricorder - IEEE Spectrum
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