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• http://www.popsci.com, By David HamblingA new three-finger "extensor" will help divers manipulate objects as easily in water as in air. Just like a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle.
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A new three-finger "extensor" will help divers manipulate objects as easily in water as in air. Just like a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle.
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