Smart Wheel
Frequent pushing can lead to carpal tunnel syndrome in wheelchair users.
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Dog Genetics
Comparing genomes of different dog breeds could give clues to cancer genes in humans.
Cutting Cigarettes
Cutting back on cigarettes changes smoking behavior so as to increase nicotine and carbon monoxide …
Ecology Roundup
Lake pollution leads to mussel loss, babies of older rockfish grow faster, and exotic ant species …
Record Restoration
Removing clicks and pops fromg old records and digitizing them with optical metrology
Sleep Roundup
Frequent, small doses of caffeine are better than large doses, and smells cannot wake you up.
Gold Mine Quakes
Using seismic data from South African gold mines to learn about small earthquakes
Nanoconveyor Belt
A conveyor belt made out of a nanotube that carries metal atoms from one place to another.
Whales and Wings
Modeling airplane wings after humpback whale flippers makes them more efficient.