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  1. Tech

    Physics of burrowing sandfish revealed

    A new study shows how sandfish lizards swim through Saharan sands, a find that could inspire better burrowing tools for use in the aftermath of disasters.

    By Daniel Strain
  2. Health & Medicine

    Cell phones may affect brain metabolism

    Activity increases near phones pressed to users' ears, a new study finds.

    By Laura Sanders
  3. Tech

    Model copes with chaos to deliver relief

    A computer program can get supplies to disaster areas efficiently even when the transportation system is part of the problem.

    By Rachel Ehrenberg
  4. Tech

    New batteries fix themselves

    Self-healing lithium-ion batteries may last longer than current versions and be less likely to burst into flames.