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Invention & Innovation

A series made possible with generous support from The Lemelson Foundation.

Physics
Auto-focus eyeglasses rely on liquid lenses

By Stephen OrnesApril 4, 2017
Physics
Father and son harness magnetic fields for new type of 3-D printing

By Kathiann KowalskiMarch 17, 2017
Tech
Scientists turn toy into valuable tool for medical diagnosis

By Sid PerkinsMarch 8, 2017
Computing
Germs power new paper batteries

By Stephen OrnesMarch 3, 2017
Chemistry
How to spin synthetic spider silk

By Kathiann KowalskiJanuary 30, 2017
Materials Science
3-D printers offer better way to make some magnets

By Stephen OrnesDecember 13, 2016
Health & Medicine
Implant traps cancer cells on the move

By Esther LandhuisDecember 2, 2016
Earth
Water sensor quickly detects algal poison

By Kathiann KowalskiNovember 4, 2016

Chemistry
New coating for metals could cut engine wear

By Sid PerkinsOctober 24, 2016
Tech
Hot, hot, hot? New fabric could help you stay cool

By Sid PerkinsSeptember 30, 2016
Health & Medicine
‘Smart’ sutures monitor healing

By Sid PerkinsAugust 29, 2016
Computing
DNA can now store images, video and other types of data

By Kathiann KowalskiMay 4, 2016