What’s Inside Flamin’ Hot Cheetos? Probably Something Spicy
Amazing Micrographs Show What Cells Really Look Like
The photos in this gallery show the tiny building blocks of life in rich, strange detail.
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Architecture Builds on the Intricate Structure of Bone
Buildings can learn a lot from your femurs.
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SynTouch’s Prosthetic Fingers Can Feel How Soft a Bunny Is
Prosthetics with BioTac robotic fingers can sense the fluffiness of a bunny and the fragility of an egg.
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Watch These Guys Make a Shark Swim With Their Minds
You could control robot sharks with your mind in the comfort of your own home thanks to OpenBCI, a Brooklyn company building open source brain computer interfaces.
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Building Skyscrapers Like Termite Mounds Could Save Energy
Mound termites are pros at building self-regulating homes. Human architects want to get in on the action.
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The Science Behind Lightning’s Electric Shows
Lightning's antics have inspired fear and devotion throughout history. But what's the science behind the mythology?
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Why Optical Illusions Like These Make Your Brain Go Haywire
A lot can get lost in translation between your eyes and your brain.
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Gas-Propelled Microparticles Could Stop Bleeding in Wounds
Fizzing carbon dioxide bubbles that shoot medicine deep into bleeding wounds could be a lifesaver on the battlefield.
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Stunning Map Shows Pathogens Hopping Between Species
Pathogens love humans---and their cats.
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