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Cute Cupid Is Year's Tiniest Valentine
By Stephanie Pappas published
This Cupid's arm is the width of a human hair.
Spider Silk-Spinning Technique Key to Stronger Fibers
By Charles Q. Choi published
The electrical conductivity of the new fibers is on par with copper, gold and aluminum wires.
New Use for Those Incredible Nanotubes: Holograms
By Charles Q. Choi published
The carbon nanotube hologram has the highest resolution of any yet created.
Distortion-Free Photos Possible With Flat Lens
By Live Science Staff published
A new flat lens could allow cameras to take distortion-free photos in the near future, researchers say.
Scientists Use Mathematical Shortcut to Create New Metals
By Jesse Emspak published
Creating new alloys used to be a matter of trial and error, but now a technique developed at MIT could change that.
Rise of Robots Revives US Manufacturing
By Live Science Staff published
Factory robots, nanotechnology and 3D printers can revive U.S. manufacturing, but may not bring back human jobs.
New Material Allows Electronics To Stretch
By Jesse Emspak published
The new work brings wearable electronics and flexible displays closer to reality.
Jewel-like Nanowires Pretty As Well As Efficient
By Live Science Staff published
A simple treatment deposits lacy branches on tiny, nano-size wires.
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