branches of biology
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Algae Powered a Computer for More Than Six Months
Using nothing but light, water and cyanobacteria, the microprocessor ran uninterrupted.
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These Electrical Probes Forcibly Steer Your Head Toward Lost Items
As new tracking technologies emerge that promise a future where nothing is ever lost, researchers are taking the idea one step further. Why spend precious minutes following sound or visual cues when electrical muscle stimulation can automatically turn your head toward the location of a misplaced item? That’s not scary at all.
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This Bacteria Forces You to Make Snot, Then Eats It
One person’s extra snot is a bacteria’s treasure, a team of scientists say. In new research, they detail how a common opportunistic germ can manipulate our immune system into producing mucus when it shouldn’t. The clever trick not only allows the microbe to avoid destruction but also gives it a rich source of fuel to…
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A Man Tore His Lung From Masturbating, Doctors Say
A young man’s session of masturbation inadvertently led to him spending almost a week in the hospital. In a recent case report from Switzerland, doctors detail how a 20-year-old ended up with air leaking into his chest after some seemingly innocent self-love. Fortunately, the injury wasn’t severe and he recuperated just fine.