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Brain Controls Robotic Arm

People who use the system say it doesn’t require any more concentration than moving your arm normally. Read More »

Ultraviolet LED Lights Kill Bacteria and Viruses

A new breed of energy-efficient LEDs could disinfect drinking water and sterilize surgical tools using bacteria and virus killing ultraviolet (UV) light.

10 Ways You’re Using Nanotech Right Now (And Don’t Even Know It)

Nanotechnology is used to make everything from toothpaste to condoms these days.

Color-Changing Artificial Muscles Do Camouflage

The new muscles could be used to create Predator-style smart clothing that disappears into the background.

Japanese Bank Introduces Palm-Scanning ATMs

New ATMs will eliminate cards; still require birth date and four-digit PIN.

'Earthquake Wallpaper' Holds Together Brick Walls

The easy-to-apply wallpaper could reinforce one of the world's most common but vulnerable building materials.

5 First Inventions from the 2012 National Hall of Fame Inventors

The inventions they made before the ones they're known for.

Students' Device Taps Swimming Pool for Power

Floating farms of thermoelectric panels could create electricity for everything from homes to coastal towns and cities.

Microsoft Co-Founder Gives $300 Million To Build ‘Brain Observatories’

The rodent brain project could help shed light on human diseases such as Alzheimer’s.

Drug-Free “Hacks” for a Better Brain

The latest in cognitive improvement from three entrepreneurs, including one extreme “brain hacker.”
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