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- Tech
Weaving with light
By weaving tiny crystals into fabrics, a new technology is lighting up the night for people who lack electricity.
- Animals
A dangerous meal
An Australian snake preys on poisonous frogs by striking them with venom and then waiting for the frog defenses to break down.
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- Animals
Crows Carry Cameras for Science
Tiny cameras attached to the tail feathers of crows allow scientists to observe the birds using tools in the wild.
- Agriculture
Flush-free fertilizer
Scientists have found a new use for human urine — as a potent crop fertilizer.
- Tech
Seen on the Science Fair Scene
At science fairs, students get to travel the world, gain research experience, and make new friends. Oh, yeah, and then there are the prizes.
- Ecosystems
Underwater jungles
Cold-water-loving kelp forests may be surprisingly abundant in the tropics.
- Humans
A Long Haul
A new study of stone tools suggests that ancient Polynesian sea voyagers traveled thousands of miles in their canoes.
- Math
Play for Science
Computer scientists are developing programs to win popular games. In the process, they are developing solutions for other, more serious, puzzles.
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- Fossils
Feathered fossils
Scientists have discovered evidence of feathers on one of the biggest dinosaurs yet.
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