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Ten Materials Inspired By Mother Nature (VIDEO)

The natural world is filled with strange, fascinating structures that are stronger, more flexible and more resilient than anything humans can make.

KAIST Engineers Win IEEE William R. Bennett Prize, Again

A team of electrical engineers based in South Korea have won the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers William R. Bennett Prize for a second time for their 2013 paper.

Holographic Microscope Allows Stain-Free 3D Imaging Of Live Cells

This microscope, named holotomography-1, could potentially transform how cell observation is performed.

Probiotics Reduce Food Allergy Symptoms In Mice

A protein found in a common probiotic has been found to reduce the effects of egg allergy in mice, opening up possibilities for therapeutic applications.

Turning Gut Bacteria Into Bioplastic Factories

E. coli, a common gut bacteria, can be engineered to produce biodegradable polymers for use in surgical sutures, among other applications.

Researchers Detect ‘Hot’ Electrons In Real Time

Using the wonder 2D material that is graphene, researchers have succeeded at measuring the amount of high energy electrons that indicate catalytic activity.

With This Fuel Cell, Drones Can Now Fly Longer

Researchers have developed a solid oxide fuel cell that has greater capacity than its lithium ion predecessors, allowing drones to have longer flight times.

MERS Adapts By Weakening During Outbreaks

To survive in nature and live together with its host during an outbreak, the MERS virus develops mutations that 'weaken' its effects.

Smart Glasses Now Come With Virtual Keyboard Feature

The K-Glass 3 smart glasses enables users to type on a virtual keyboard and even play the an augmented reality piano.