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No More Glare: 'Moth Eye' Smartphone Coating Doesn't Reflect Sunlight
By Tracy Staedter published
Unusual structures on moth eyes that help the insects see at night have inspired a new anti-reflection film for electronic devices.
Cracked Cellphone Screens Could Soon Be a Thing of the Past
By Leah Rosenbaum published
Researchers have developed a durable and energy-efficient material that could replace today's fragile screens — and might one day even charge your phone's battery.
Spray-On Touch Screens? How to Turn Any Flat Surface into a Touchpad
By Tereza Pultarova published
With just a can of spray paint, researchers can turn flat surfaces of any shape or size into touchpads.
Genius Bot: Chat with 'Einstein' Via Facebook Messenger
By Mindy Weisberger published
Chat with "Albert Einstein" using a Facebook Messenger chatbot, released just in time for the March for Science.
Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg Outlines Projects to Reduce Fake News
By Tracy Staedter published
Zuckerberg posted a comment on his home page that finally addresses the problem of fake news on the social media site.
3D-Printed Gadget Lets Kids Turn Smartphone into Microscope
By Edd Gent published
A 3D-printed smartphone microscope system is making microbiology interactive by allowing schoolkids to experiment and play games with light-seeking microbes.
Smartphone-Connected Contact Lenses Give New Meaning to 'Eye Phone'
By Sara G. Miller published
Apps allow you to link your smartphone to anything from your shoes, to your jewelry, to your doorbell — and soon, you may be able to add your contact lenses to that list.
'Snowfox' GPS Phone Helps Parents Keep Tabs on Young Kids
By Charles Q. Choi published
A new, screenless phone for young kids could help parents stay in touch with their children, without the adults having to worry that their kids are glued to smartphones.
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