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TechAre propellers fin-ished?
The fins and flippers of penguins and other marine animals inspire new ways to propel watercraft.
By Carrie Lock -
TechSurviving Olympic Heat
Athletes competing in the Athens Olympic Games will rely on training and new technology to cope with high temperatures.
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TechSpinach power for solar cells
A solar cell based on chemicals taken from spinach and bacteria converts light into electricity.
By Emily Sohn -
TechThe Incredible Shrunken Kids
Researchers are using nanotechnology to develop superfast computers, amazing materials, and tiny robots.
By Emily Sohn -
TechThe Incredible Shrunken Kids
Researchers are using nanotechnology to develop superfast computers, amazing materials, and tiny robots.
By Emily Sohn -
TechSpinach Power for Solar Cells
A solar cell based on chemicals taken from spinach and bacteria converts light into electricity.
By Emily Sohn -
TechSpin, Splat, and Scramble
Studies of games, sports, and puzzles lead to award-winning science projects.
By Emily Sohn -
TechRobots on a Rocky Road
In a recent race, high-tech, robotic vehicles tried to drive themselves across a desert.
By Emily Sohn -
TechFlying the Hyper Skies
A little airplane called the Hyper-X has broken the speed record for jet aircraft.
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TechSupersuits for Superheroes
Becoming stronger may someday mean putting on a robotic suit.
By Emily Sohn -
TechDrawing energy out of wastewater
Microbes in a fuel cell can generate electricity from plant and animal waste in water.
By Emily Sohn -
ComputingComputers with Attitude
Researchers are trying to design computers that can recognize how you're feeling and react to help you out.
By Emily Sohn