Fruit Fly Phlebotomy
A new technique can draw pure blood from a single fruit fly.
Hydrogen Fuel Roundup
Scientists are experimenting with algae that could produce hydrogen fuel.
Microcrystal Roundup
Tiny microcrystals can tell us about the geological history of continents, and they also affect the health of the planet.
Mosquito Repellent
The insect repellent DEET doesn't repel mosquitoes so much as confuse them.
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ENERGY NEWS: Electricity from bacteria, people power, thermoelectricity and what the sun is made of.
People Power
A knee-mounted device harnesses electrical energy from everyday walking.
Podcast
Archaeologists dig deep, the mystery of Maya Blue, where your hair has been, and more.
Bioengineering Roundup
Researchers use a diatom's genes to design a better microchip.
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How air pollution could cause heart disease. Global warming may make Antartica vulnerable to predators. "Virtual" children help real children thrive.
World’s Darkest Material
Scientists have invented a material three times darker than the previous world record.
Diamond Fingerprinting
Scientists are using phosphorescence to authenticate blue diamonds.
Conserving Helium
Global helium resources are dwindling, and there'll be no substitute if we run out.
Detecting Land Mines
Removing land mines is dangerous business, but new methods may eventually make detection more accurate.
Prosthetics Roundup
Researchers are trying to make artificial limbs more like real ones.
Vacation Photos
Computer scientists are using vacation photos found on the internet to create virtual 3-D models of historical cities and archaeological landmarks.
Space Crops
Lighting, heating and recycling technology designed for survival in space could revolutionize how crops are grown here on earth.
Fuelish Roundup
Low grade, high-sulfur bunker fuel is deadly to wildlife and humans. So why is it still in use?
Baby Robots
Researchers have developed a new way for children once left behind by their peers to explore the world around them.
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How spiders avoid getting caught. Plastic that's as strong as steel. A purpose for the appendix? And more.