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TechBeginnings of Bionic
Electronics that bend with the human body may soon make their way into medical devices to track health, deliver treatments and improve surgery.
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ChemistryHow butterflies stay dry
Slightly bumpy surfaces reduce water drops’ contact time.
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AnimalsA corsage that bites
The orchid mantis uses a flowery subterfuge to lure prey.
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LifeGenes & Cells
Genes for butterfly wings and maintaining maleness, plus turtles meet their lizard relatives and more in this week’s news.
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EarthEarth/Environment
Ancient monster eruption found, plus balancing sea ice, Bt-resistant beetles and more in this week’s news.
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ChemistryMolecules/Matter & Energy
Metamaterial warp drives, secrets of coffee rings and more in this week's news
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HumansHumans
Footprinting crime scenes, wine refueling stations for King Tut and more in this week’s news.
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LifeFossil moth reveals colorful hue
Paleontologists deduce how ridges on the creature’s wings would have reflected light.
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LifeOne small step for a snail, one giant leap for snailkind
Experiments suggest that gastropods shed their shells in one fell swoop during the evolutionary transition that created slugs.
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ChemistryHornet pigment drives solar cell in lab
Though far from photosynthetic, an insect's light-harvesting apparatus intrigues scientists.
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LifeRobins reject red glowing grub
Parasitic worms induce a color change in their caterpillar victims that's literally repulsive to predators.
By Susan Milius