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A mosquito’s mouth can ‘print’ lines thinner than a human hair
Scientists turned a mosquito’s straw-like mouthpart into a 3-D printing nozzle that creates ultra-thin lines.
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Let’s learn about lab-grown meat
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This microphone picks up sounds by watching them
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