Marine Census Grows Near Completion

A global marine survey may yield an additional 100,000 new ocean species before its completion.

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Peering Deep Into Our Universe

ALMA is soon to become the worlds largest, most high powered radio telescope.

Wave of Discovery

Efforts are underway to capture wave energy by creating simple, powerful devices that can withstand winds, monster waves, and corrosive salt water.

Disappearing Frogs

Frogs are in the fight of their lives against an aquatic fungus called chytrid, which infects the skin of these historically tough, resilient creatures.

Whiskered Robots

Scientists are constructing whiskered robots that can detect and then project 3D virtual images of objects on to a computer screen.

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Antennas That Bend, Stretch and Twist

Liquid metal allows the new antenna to bend, stretch and twist, then return to its original shape.

Bonobos: Role Models for Sharing

Scientists believe that bonobos, like humans, enjoy sharing food and the company of others.

Can Math and Science Help Solve Crimes?

Researchers try to predict and prevent crime using sophisticated mathematical models.

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