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Flamingos Get a Rise From Eating
By Charles Q. Choi published
An anatomical oddity may help flamingos eat: erectile tissue.
Shadowy T-rays: Hunting Tumors and Exploring the Universe
By Corey Binns published
X-rays and microwaves have all sorts of applications, but researchers are just beginning to explore lesser known T-rays.
New Machine Promises Better Images of the Heart
By Sara Goudarzi published
A higher-resolution X-ray imager will produce better CT scans in a split second, potentially leading to better diagnoses.
Robotic Surgeon Attacks Moving Tumors
By Bjorn Carey published
A brain upgrade allows this surgeon to deftly destroy tumors that move while a patient breathes.
X-rays Target Brain Tumors, Spare Healthy Tissue
By Bjorn Carey published
A new approach, tested so far only on rats, could replace current techniques that can lead to a loss of brain function.
Scientists Surprised by X-rays from Lab Lightning
By Robert Roy Britt published
Sparks created in a lab give off X-rays, scientists announced Monday.
Original Draconian Laws may be Revealed by New Machine
By Robert Roy Britt published
Draco's laws were set in stone. But they've weathered. A new technique could reveal the words and thousands of other ancient writings.
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