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Reviving Frozen Organs: Nanotech May Pave the Way
By Charles Q. Choi published
Scientists have found a way to thaw out frozen organs that won't destroy the organs in the process.
Ultrathin Electric 'Tattoo' Can Monitor Muscles and More
By Greg Uyeno published
Researchers have developed a thin, flexible electrode that can measure electrical signals on the skin after being applied like a temporary tattoo.
Got a Scratched Gadget? Self-Propelled Particles to the Rescue
By Edd Gent published
Electronics such as solar panels and flexible gadgets may someday be able to heal their "wounds," thanks to tiny, self-propelled nanoparticles that detect and repair damage.
Learning from Earth's Smallest Ecosystems (Kavli Hangout)
By Alan Brown published
Peering into the planet's tiniest ecosystems, under rocks and in our guts.
Richard Feynman's Lessons from Ants, Dinosaurs and His Dad (Video)
By David Gerlach published
For Richard Feynman, it was his father who inspired him to find answers to the world's unanswered questions.
Virus-Crafted Metal Nano-Sponges Boost Boiling
By Britt Faulstick published
A watched pot may never boil, but a watched pot coated in these super-sponge nanostructures might.
Nanoscale Super-Sponges Boost Boiling (Gallery)
By Live Science Staff published
Using a scaffolding built from tobacco viruses, engineers have created a super-efficient nanoscale sponge.
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