Glass Roundup
If metal could be designed to harden like glass does, a new, nearly unbreakable material could result.
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COMPUTERS & BIOLOGY: Both bacteria and beetles promise to speed up computing, a computer game that could lead to a cure for deadly diseases, and more.
Bacterial Computing
Bacteria may be the backbone of some future supercomputers.
Photonic Beetle
A Brazilian beetle provides a model for optical computer components.
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YEAR OF THE FROG - Special Extended Podcast: Zoos and aquariums tackle the amphibian extinction crisis, an amphibian missing link is found, toad tongues and frog claws, and more.
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CO2's dangerous overlooked cousin, the origins of the southern hemisphere, why magnetic credit cards don't stick to the fridge and why so many white cats are deaf.
Magnetic Stripe
A listener asks why credit cards with magnetic stripes don't stick to the fridge.
Escape Hood
A lightweight hood provides emergency protection against biological or chemical threats.
Most Powerful Laser
The world's most powerful laser can create miniature stars right in the laboratory.
Hydrogen Fuel Roundup
Scientists are experimenting with algae that could produce hydrogen fuel.
Reptile Roundup
Researchers invent a material that mimics the stickiness of gecko feet.
Fastest Swimsuit
NASA, Speedo, and other engineers team up to beat last year's superfast swimsuit.
People Power
A knee-mounted device harnesses electrical energy from everyday walking.
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Archaeologists dig deep, the mystery of Maya Blue, where your hair has been, and more.
Pushing Atoms
Scientists have determined how much force it takes to move a single atom.
World’s Darkest Material
Scientists have invented a material three times darker than the previous world record.
Diamond Fingerprinting
Scientists are using phosphorescence to authenticate blue diamonds.
Detecting Land Mines
Removing land mines is dangerous business, but new methods may eventually make detection more accurate.
Materials Roundup
Researchers test the strength of bamboo as a structural material.
Bomb Detecting Spray
A new spray makes would-be bombers' hands turn red.