Materials Science
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Tech
Inspired by nature
Researchers are applying lessons learned from butterflies, beetles, mussels, and other creatures to problems of human survival.
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Health & Medicine
A framework for growing bone
A promising new material could help encourage damaged or broken bones to grow back.
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Chemistry
Sticking Around with Gecko Tape
A lizard's sticky feet inspire a strong new adhesive.
By Emily Sohn