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A nano-size transistor lets scientists listen in on a single protein’s bacteria-chomping activity.

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Bacteria's Slimy Biofilm Could Help Humans

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Vehicle-to-vehicle communication could help make the roads safer and pave the way for self-driving cars.

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New Worms' Silk Has Spider Strength

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Snake Robot Rides a Dog to the Rescue

A dog has shown how it can deploy a snake robot near disaster victims by simply barking.

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New Wi-Fi Network Rides Unused TV Airwaves

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Ocean Robots Could Farm Fuel from Algae

A robotic farm could grow biofuel for everyone with the power of wind and sunshine.
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Bug Juice: Turning Roaches into Living ...

Insects could one day carry self-powered monitoring or spy equipment.

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'Dream' Space Telescope for Military Co...

Unlike today's spy satellites, the Pentagon's space telescope of tomorrow could t...
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