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Recent Archives
Whales and Wings
Modeling airplane wings after humpback whale flippers makes them more efficient.
Bedout Crater
A giant impact crater might be evidence of what caused a mass extinction 250 million years ago.
Brain Roundup
Observing dopamine levels in the brains of gamblers, and losing a job near retirement increases risk of stroke.
Watching Wheelchairs
A data logger can track the movements of wheelchairs to see how they’re used.
Punching Shrimp
The mantis shrimp packs a powerful punch because of a spring and latch mechanism in its leg.