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Scientists Say Elon Musk's 'Nano' Claims Don't Make Any Sense

May 25, 2018 | Article

The SpaceX and Tesla founder is having a very public meltdown right now, and making some weird claims about a prefix used in some sciences.
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How Tattoo Ink and Gold Could (One Day) Help Restore Vision

May 07, 2018 | Article

An artificial retina made of organic ink and gold may be able to restore vision someday, a new study suggests.
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No Needles: Contact Lens Could Monitor Glucose for People with Diabetes

January 24, 2018 | Article

Many people with diabetes need to prick their finger for a drop of blood up to eight times a day to monitor their glucose levels, an uncomfortable and cumbersome task. It can all add up to tens of thousands of finger pricks over a person's lifetime.
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World of Intricate Muscles Revealed Inside Velvet Worm's Wee Leg

December 12, 2017 | Article

Scientists can now visualize the interiors of structures that measure fractions of a millimeter.
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New 3D Computer Chip Uses Nanotech to Boost Processing Power

July 19, 2017 | Article

A new type of 3D computer chip that combines two cutting-edge nanotechnologies could dramatically increase the speed and energy efficiency of processors, a new study finds.
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Nanotech's Big Ideas: From Tumor Zappers to Space Elevators

June 30, 2017 | Article

Scientists and engineers at Future Con described the latest discoveries in nanotechnology that are fueling research in space travel and in medicine.
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Ultrathin Loudspeaker-Mic Also Generates Energy from Motion

May 18, 2017 | Article

Researchers have developed a sheet-like device that acts as a loudspeaker and microphone and can generate energy from human motion.
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How Scientists Created a Paper-Thin Loudspeaker | Video

May 18, 2017 | Video

Researchers demonstrate how they created a flag that acts as a loudspeaker and microphone and can generate energy from human motion.
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Laser-Printed Nanotech Makes Colors That Never Fade

May 11, 2017 | Article

Laser printers that "sculpt" images at miniscule scales could one day make color photos that don't fade over time the way ink does, according to a new study.
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Reviving Frozen Organs: Nanotech May Pave the Way

March 02, 2017 | Article

Scientists have found a way to thaw out frozen organs that won't destroy the organs in the process.
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