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October 20, 2015

Shark skin-like surfaces may ward off hospital superbugs

A material that mimics shark skin, covered with tiny ridges and groves, may help reduce the spread of bacteria in hospitals, a new study suggests

October 20, 2015

Researchers boost fiber optics, potentially boosting Internet speed

Fiber-optic cables that deliver Internet service are almost filled to the brim with data, but a novel experiment has demonstrated that they may be able to carry much more.

October 20, 2015

Invisibility cloak now a reality, scientists say

No longer the stuff of comic books, researchers have achieved invisibility for the first time. A new study reveals how a group of scientists have successfully turned a cylinder invisible.

October 20, 2015

Dartmouth study concludes that famous Lee Harvey Oswald photo is no hoax

For decades, conspiracy theorists have claimed the famous "backyard photo" of Lee Harvey Oswald, which shows him holding the same type of rifle used to assassinate JFK, is a fake—a claim that Oswald himself made when he was arrested.

October 20, 2015

Private Mars mission could return samples by 2020

A private mission could return Martian samples to Earth by 2020 without even touching down on the Red Planet.

October 20, 2015

Doc uses Google Glass to live-stream surgery

Google Glass is finding its way into operation rooms: A surgeon in Ohio recently became one of the first to livestream an operation and use the technology to consult with a colleague.

October 20, 2015

Biological computer created with human DNA

The transistor revolutionized electronics and computing. Now, researchers have made a biological transistor from DNA that could be used to create living computers.

October 19, 2015

This $50 hyperspectral camera captures remarkable detail the human eye can't see

HyperCam isn’t the first hyperspectral camera the world has ever seen, but it could mark the first one that will become widely available at a surprisingly affordable price point.

October 19, 2015

'Bird' gadget lets you control a drone with your finger

A man holds up his finger. A drone, rising slowly in a conference room, hovers in place. He pushes his finger out a bit, and the drone moves forward. He pulls back, and the drone follows his gesture perfectly. He lowers his finger, and the drone lands softly on the ground.

October 19, 2015

Xiaomi unveils its first self-balancing scooter, the Ninebot mini

Chinese smartphone specialist Xiaomi has entered the self-balancing scooter market with the launch of its Ninebot mini on Monday.