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Thinking outside the ‘Box’: New Invention turns urine compound into nitrogen and hydrogen gas

It's certainly an idea worth considering.

Ant groups alternate between movement types to avoid obstacles

Birds, err, ants of a fellow flock together.

Researchers develop laser membranes that shoot from your eyes

Sign me up!

3D printing could revolutionize how we eat

The future is here, and it's knocking on our doors.

Children are targeted by junk food ads

Is a ban of junk food ads targeting children warranted?

Six-month old babies can already distinguish between different emotions

Ah, they grow up so fast.

NASA Explores the Use of Robotic Bees on Mars

Marsbees could cover a lot more ground on the Red Planet than sluggish rovers.

Researchers develop octopus skin-inspired infrared camouflage

The advancement could help hide objects from heat sensors.

Carbon conversion could make power plants emission-free within the next century

Can power plants be carbon neutral?

Yarn-like battery can be knit into clothing

A finding that could open the door to a new generation of wearable electronics.

Scientists create earwig-inspired origami, with potential applications in space travel, foldable electronics, and tents

The tiny earwig's wing could lead to better space probes and tents.

From poop to paper: a new way to produce paper sustainably

Would you use paper made from animal dung?

AI spots thousands of craters on the Moon -- including over 6,000 previously undiscovered ones

The AIs are getting better and better.

Proteins can be kept active outside of a cell for the first time-- and used to degrade toxic chemicals

This is a massive breakthrough!

Back to black-- graphene-based hair dyes provide permanent color without damaging hair

Color, without damage or fly-aways? Yes, please.

Scientists invent phone app that accurately monitors blood pressure

The research team also manufactured a new type of sensor and incorporated it in a phone case.

Citizen science called upon to study liverworts and help quantify climate change

These plants could become our climate "canary in the coal mine".

Nanobodies On The Road To Curing Parkinson's Disease

Mostly affecting those 60 years old and older, an estimated 7 to 10 million people worldwide have Parkinson's Disease.

Slowing Down Cancer by Activating the Circadian Clock

New research suggests we can target body clock genes to prevent tumors.

Bill Nye Shares Some Facts and Opinions on Marijuana

It definitely wasn't your average interview.

New tardigrade species with unusual eggs found in Japanese parking lot

These almost indestructible creatures are one species stronger.

New objective blood test could diagnose autism in children

The test could be a game changer for identifying autism.

A greener Mardi Gras: scientists develop degradable beads from microalgae

If it makes for a greener Mardi Gras, I'm all for it.

Graphene labels can be burned into food and clothing--and used as electronics or sensors

It could mean the beginning of edible and wearable electronics.

People who don't understand evolution are much more likely to reject it

Well here's a shocker.

Strong as steel and lightweight? Must be superdense wood

Wooden't you try this building material?

Solar fuels just years away, propelled by breakthrough in catalyst research

Research doesn't have to be glamorous or flashy to be significant.

Augmented Reality could soon help surgeons 'see' through the skin

From Pokemon Go to the operating room.

Chameleons display fluorescent bones on the skull, study shows

Researchers discovered a new outstanding feature of the chameleon: its bones shine in a blue hue in UV light.

Artificial Intelligence can tell you your blood pressure, age, and smoking status -- just by looking at your eye

The eyes can also be a window into a person's health.

New "soft robots" are strong enough to lift heavy weights, delicate enough to pluck a raspberry

The new generation of robots is softer and gentler.

Infant skeleton sheds new light on early Native American populations

Genome sequencing of infant found in Alaska reveals new Native American Population

Norway to become the first country to switch away from FM radio

Old-school radio is getting a revamp.

Shatter-proof smartphones are one step closer as researchers tame glass on the atomic level

Rejoice, ye clumsy-fingered!

Scientists say cheetahs should be on the endangered list

The range of cheetahs is becoming smaller and smaller -- as is their population.

Physics discover the most exciting form of matter: Excitonium

It's a discovery that has everyone excited.

Playing computer games could help keep your brain in good shape, new study reports

Super Mario is better for your brain than taking piano lessons.

Researchers 3D-print shockingly realistic human organ models

This could soon pave the way for real, functioning organs.

With a 3-D printed attachment, your laundry bottle could order more detergent when it's running low

Smart or lazy?

Graphene trainers are strong, stretchy, and have an excellent grip

The future of shoes might be graphene.

MIT and Lamborghini team up to create electric car of the future

Lamborghini wants to replace batteries with supercapacitors and have an engine for each wheel.

Quantum encryption is now fast enough to support a 'unhackable' internet

The required hardware is inconvenient, however.

New Finnish invention allows cars to easily detect black ice in real time

It could help reduce fuel consumption and make the winter roads safer.

LED light savings backfire spectacularly as light pollution increases dramatically

Instead of consuming less, we're consuming more.

"Felting" carbon nanotubes could finally allow us to use the wonder-material at large

Carbon nanotubes are one of the most promising materials humanity is looking into today -- problem is, they tend to break when mixed with anything else.

AI-powered drones race against human pilots

Humans had the upper hand for now. In the long run, though, drones prove more reliable.

New AI tells masterpieces from forgeries by only looking at brush strokes

How long until someone will train an AI to trick this AI?

Tesla's new Semi is an electrical monster, but can it really deliver?

This could be a game changer.

Scam the scammers: New AI Bot messes with scammers by pretending to be a human victim

Hello sir, it is me, the Nigerian prince.

New algorithm turns low-resolution photos into detailed images -- CSI style

Zoom in on that license plate. Yes, I see it clearly now...

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