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This Piece Of Paper Can Diagnose Zika Incredibly Fast
Researchers have demonstrated a paper-based device that can detect the Zika virus within two to three hours. It’s affordable, effective, and practical for widespread use — particularly in countries with underdeveloped healthcare infrastructures — and it’s also capable of telling the difference between Zika and other mosquito-borne diseases, including dengue and chikungunya.
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Bio-Engineering Is A Lot Less Dystopian When It Looks Like An Acid Trip
The burgeoning industry of biological design is in the headlines every day. Yet even science journalists have had trouble explaining concepts like CRISPR in terms that everyone can understand. A new exhibition at a Silicon Valley museum skilfully explains the technically and ethically complicated field of bio-engineering to adults — as well as the next…
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Combining A Blender, Chainsaw And Motorcycle Is The Best Thing Ever
Video: Looking for a fun weekend project that promises to improve every last part of the forthcoming Summer? Do what Instructables’ Mike Warren did and combine a gas-powered chainsaw with a blender for making the smoothest margaritas without the need for a power cord.
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SpaceX Just Made Its Fastest Successful Rocket Landing On A Drone Ship
Overnight, SpaceX attempted to make its most audacious rocket landing yet on a drone ship. Amazingly, it succeeded. Last month, SpaceX managed to land a Falcon 9 rocket on the drone ship Of Course I Still Love You after a resupply mission to the ISS.