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Cool Jobs: Like Mother Nature
Scientists observe what works best for animals, plants in efforts to build better products.
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Tracing a gem’s origins
Lasers identify the country — and even a mine — that a precious stone hails from.
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Cars of the future
New cars will be smarter, safer, more efficient — and able to drive themselves.
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A greener way to keep flames away
Scientists use safer materials to create a new flame retardant.
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Chemistry
Plant-powered plastics
Scientists are using green materials to create more Earth-friendly plastics.
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Lasers of a feather
A nifty light trick in bird feathers inspires researchers to create a new kind of laser.
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Computing
Watson a game-changer for science
Supercomputer outsmarts humans in historic Jeopardy! competition.
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Cell phones on the brain
When an active cell phone is pressed against the ear, the brain gets busier.