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Invention & Innovation

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Chemistry
Moisture unmasks camouflaged message

By Tyler BerriganMarch 16, 2018
Health & Medicine
Hairy nanoparticles put viruses in a deadly embrace

By Ilima LoomisFebruary 23, 2018
Physics
This hydropower harnesses energy one water drop at a time

By Ilima LoomisFebruary 9, 2018
Microbes
Magnetic heating may replace surgery to cure some infections

By Ilima LoomisDecember 15, 2017
Science & Society
This robot won’t trip people up

By Kathryn HulickDecember 1, 2017
Computing
Seeing the world through a robot’s eyes

By Stephen OrnesNovember 17, 2017
Genetics
One day, your sunscreen may be made from DNA

By Kathiann KowalskiNovember 3, 2017
Chemistry
U.S. Army is developing high-tech underwear

By Kathiann KowalskiOctober 20, 2017

Chemistry
Specially coated fabric could turn a shirt into a shield

By Stephen OrnesOctober 6, 2017
Health & Medicine
Tiny spongelike machines sop up blood sugar

By Kathryn HulickSeptember 22, 2017
Chemistry
Recycling urine may be a way to boost plant growth

By Kathiann KowalskiSeptember 8, 2017
Earth
Vinegar dissolves new electronics when they’re no longer needed

By Stephen OrnesAugust 25, 2017