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May. 21, 2014
10 Questions for George Church, Geneticist
by Jessica McDonald
The Harvard genetics professor talks DNA sequencing, raising extinct species from the dead, and going vegan.
May. 19, 2014
Picture of the Week: Kidney Stone
by Jessica McDonald
This otherworldly orb with purple projections comes from a surprising source: the urinary tract of its photographer.
kidney stone, wellcome images, wellcome image awards
May. 05, 2014
Picture of the Week: Whale Graveyard
by Jessica McDonald
Paleontologists have pieced together clues to solve the mystery behind the largest collection of whale fossils ever found.
whale graveyard, whales, balleen
Apr. 21, 2014
Picture of the Week: Buckeye Dragon Mite
by Jessica McDonald
A newly discovered mite from Ohio is reminiscent of the caterpillar-like dragons of Chinese New Year’s fame.
mite, dragon mite, osu, ohio state university, arachnid
Apr. 07, 2014
Picture of the Week: Gecko-Inspired Adhesive
by Jessica McDonald
A reusable tape made of micro fibers has the remarkable ability to self-clean.
gecko, sticky, adhesive, biomimicry, bio-inspired engineering, tape, scotch tape
Mar. 24, 2014
Picture of the Week: Sea Sponge
by Jessica McDonald
This sea sponge challenges a popular idea of what triggered the evolution of animal life on earth.
sea sponge, oxygen, evolution
Feb. 14, 2014
Picture of the Week: Nanoparticle Heart
by Jessica McDonald
This heart-shaped nanoparticle contains a trio of elements that helps drive the oxidation of ethanol in fuel cells.
fuel cell, hydrogen, ethanol, valentine's day
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