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- In these microbes, iron works like oxygen
- Fish-eyed lens cuts through the dark
- Physicists build engine consisting of one atom
- Striking skull portraits of King Richard III
| In these microbes, iron works like oxygen Posted: 15 Apr 2016 09:59 AM PDT New light has been shed on a curious group of bacteria that use iron in much the same way that animals use oxygen: to soak up electrons during biochemical reactions. When organisms -- whether bacteria or animal -- oxidize carbohydrates, electrons must go somewhere. |
| Fish-eyed lens cuts through the dark Posted: 15 Apr 2016 09:59 AM PDT Combining the best features of a lobster and an African fish, engineers have created an artificial eye that can see in the dark. And their fishy false eyes could help search-and-rescue robots or surgical scopes make dim surroundings seem bright as day. |
| Physicists build engine consisting of one atom Posted: 15 Apr 2016 05:18 AM PDT An innovative form of heat engine operates using only one single atom. |
| Striking skull portraits of King Richard III Posted: 14 Apr 2016 05:23 AM PDT Dramatic new artwork of King Richard III has been inspired by the recent discovery of archaeologists. |
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