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3D-Printed Micro-Camera Sees with Eagle-Eye Vision
By Greg Uyeno published
The bio-inspired camera could be used with the smallest of drones.
Who Invented the Refrigerator?
By Rachel Ross published
Methods for preserving food by cooling have been around for thousands of years, but the modern refrigerator is a recent invention.
Help Me, Obi-Wan! New Hologram Technology Mimics 'Star Wars'
By Kacey Deamer published
Science fiction becomes reality with the invention of a hologram device.
US Army Wants Biodegradable Bullets That Sprout Plants
By Tracy Staedter published
The Department of Defense is soliciting proposals for training rounds that won't pollute.
Strong, Flexible Spider Silk Created in Lab
By Tia Ghose published
A new, strong spider silk was produced in a lab, solving a problem that has long plagued the bioengineered materials.
In Images: Amazing Artificial Spider Silk
By Tia Ghose published
A new method for manufacturing artificial spider silk has finally succeeded at making strong, yet flexible fibers that can be produced in large quantities.
Ancient Toy Inspires Low-Cost Medical Diagnostic Tool
By Jaclyn Jansen published
An inexpensive, hand-powered centrifuge that's based on an ancient toy could help doctors working in developing countries.
Who Invented the Microwave Oven?
By Rachel Ross published
The discovery that microwave energy could cook food was a happy accident involving melted chocolate.
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