Microgrippers
Tiny, untethered microgrippers could track down and retrieve hard-to-reach tissue samples.
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Pricey WIne
The price of a wine arbitrarily influences how pleasurable it is to drink.
Gifted & Overlooked
New research shows that gifted and talented programs overlook qualified black and Hispanic kids.
Older Minds
The poorly focused mind may hold advantages in some kinds of problem-solving.
Robotic Motivation
A human-powered robotic exoskeleton could help stroke patients stay motivated during rehab.
Genome Analysis
Scientists strive to mine meaningful information out of an avalanche of genetic data.
Ivory Forensics
Chemical analysis of poached ivory reveals that elephant slaughter is massive and recent.
Oil Boom Earthquakes
Did early 20th century oil wells in southern California trigger major earthquakes?
Smoking Gene Mutations
Researchers discover that the DNA mutations by which smoking causes cancer are more complicated than …
Airborne Swifts
Small birds called common swifts remain airborne for months at a time.