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Scientists are exploring the potential of creating plastic containers that, with a little sun power, could desalinate seawater
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Researchers quantify just how bad smoking is for you, molecularly
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A global study finds they can help cool cities and reduce air pollution—for less money than high-tech answers
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It depends on whether online social ties strengthen real-world social ties, which are known to be good for your health
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Made with plant-derived sugar alternatives, Alina Morse's Zollipops help reduce the risk of cavities
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When injected into the body, Tumor Paint lights up cancers. The drug could lead to a new class of therapeutics
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Italian researchers have figured out how to turn spent coffee grounds into a foam that can remove heavy metals from water
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No, you're not plummeting from the sky. But the SkyGuru app can help explain why it might feel that way, using real-time flight data
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How scientists use smell to trick tastebuds—and brains
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Researchers say it could help detect Alzheimer's and even explain why some people have exceptional talents
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These devices could last inside the human body indefinitely, monitoring and controlling nerve and muscle impulses
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At Refettorio Gastromotiva, top chefs from around the world are cooking five-star cuisine for the poor
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A Massachusetts-based startup is prepping for your basic apocalyptic scenario
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These kids from around the globe have created innovative new technologies, from malaria-testing apps to water-saving agriculture systems
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UNC researchers have shown that transcranial alternating current stimulation can help improve memory
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A team of researchers at Columbia University has developed a 3D food printer capable of printing and cooking multiple ingredients at one time
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Researchers have created bar codes so small they can be embedded in medications, creating a tool to combat the global problem of drug fraud
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An evolutionary ecologist argues that cutting-edge genetic research that could lead to species extinction should be handled with care
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Donning facial masks, wearing Zika-proof uniforms and freezing sperm: Does any of this stuff actually work?
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New research into "liquid biopsies" is promising, but there's still not proof they can find cancer in a healthy person
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