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Materials Science

One-Upping Nature’s Materials

Striving for designer substances that build themselves from individual molecules.

Anthropology

Out on a Limb

The science of body development may make kindling out of evolutionary trees.

Tech

When the Chips are Down

Scientists seek alternatives to a computer technology nearing its limits.

Tech

Little Big Wire

High-temperature superconductivity makes a bid for the power grid.

Humans

Of Rats, Mice, and Birds

Fireworks erupt over an extension of rules to protect lab animals.

Computing

Calculating Swarms

Ant teamwork suggests models for computing faster and organizing better.