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Liquid Lens

October 23, 2008

A lens made from a pair of vibrating water droplets promises fast focusing.

October 20, 2008

Trees can supply enough electricity to charge a battery.

October 16, 2008

Ticklishness has deep roots in human evolution.

October 9, 2008

Major life stresses can really make your hair fall out.

September 23, 2008

A listener asks why a baby's eyes can change color during the first year.

September 17, 2008

Wind turbines can mean death for bats.

September 16, 2008

A listener asks: how many gigabytes could the human brain hold?

September 15, 2008

On the island of Borneo, impoverished families often turn to illegal rainforest logging to pay for …

September 10, 2008

Silk makes a good material for biodegradable sensors.

September 8, 2008

Bats emit unique calls to distinguish themselves from the group.

August 27, 2008

A new coating could make Kevlar fabrics resistant to biological agents.

August 25, 2008

Plant species are seeking refuge from climate change at higher altitudes.