Tech

  1. Physics

    A light twist

    A new spin on fiber optics packs hefty data into a small space.

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  2. Tech

    A new way to eavesdrop

    Scientists film throat movements to decode the spoken word.

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  3. Animals

    Cool Jobs: Moved by life

    Biologically inspired robots travel — naturally.

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  4. Health & Medicine

    Wanted: ‘Smart’ cleaners

    Active surfaces will — on their own — help remove everything from insects and germs to poisons.

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  5. Chemistry

    New bag keeps food fresh longer

    Invention harnesses oxygen-trapping power of iron.

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  6. Physics

    Smile! Dimples boost your mileage

    Trucks covered with tiny indentations, like those on golf balls, experience less friction.

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  7. Tech

    Better chow yields more milk

    A more nutritious form of corn for dairy cows boosts farm profits, teen investigator finds.

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  8. Tech

    Building with moon rocks

    Working on the moon with lunar soil and grit could prove easier, more efficient and less costly than using earthly materials.

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  9. Tech

    Flagging loose bolts

    “Smart alert washer” automatically flags when a nut is coming loose, warning of potential danger.

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  10. Tech

    Avoiding ‘hot’ wheels

    Teen designs device that could almost double the life of airplane tires.

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  11. Physics

    Light dancing on glass

    New type of material lets light travel across its surface without interruption.

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  12. Animals

    Blending in

    Engineers take a lesson from nature’s masters of disguise.

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