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Weird Science: Tongue Print

Sometimes, in fact, nature is stranger than fiction

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SmartNews: Apps for Apes

Zookeepers at the National Zoo keep orangutans mentally stimulated with an innovative use of iPads

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Weird Science: Female Ferrets

Sometimes, in fact, nature is stranger than fiction

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SmartNews: Fight Crime with Water?

A new law enforcement tool is marking alleged criminals without their knowledge

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Weird Science: Humongous Fungus

Sometimes, in fact, nature is stranger than fiction

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How Scientists Are Tagging Reindeer to Track Climate Change

In the Arctic regions of Norway, researchers track down reindeer to measure how the warming winters affect the species at large

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Weird Science: Ambergris

Sometimes, in fact, nature is stranger than fiction

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SmartNews: Airbags for Skiers

But at speeds nearing 100 mph, there’s a fine line between helping and hurting

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Weird Science: It Snows What on Venus?

Sometimes, in fact, nature is stranger than fiction

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SmartNews: Medical Photos As Modern Art

Cirrhosis, emphysema and gallstones challenge the definition of art

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A Right Whale Skeleton Arrives at the Smithsonian

See the process involved when a massive specimen arrives at the Smithsonian

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SmartNews: New Cars for Small Spaces

Researchers at MIT may have the solution for city traffic jams.

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Weird Science: Lyrebird, Nature’s Mimic

Sometimes, in fact, nature is stranger than fiction

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SmartNews: Animal Spies

The CIA used birds, cats and even dolphins to help them on covert operations.

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SmartNews: World’s Sharpest X-Ray

The world’s sharpest x-ray beam peers in at nanoscopic levels

Preview thumbnail for SmartNews: Why Are These Mice Unafraid of Cats?

SmartNews: Why Are These Mice Unafraid of Cats?

Scientists are researching how the rodent can become less susceptible to its feline foe.

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SmartNews: 3D Printers in Space

If you need something while up in space, soon all you’ll have to do is print it.

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SmartNews: Fly the Friendly Skies With a Jetpack

Tired of waiting to catch your flight? Then strap on your very own jetpack and off you go!

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SmartNews: Making Gasoline from Bacteria

Researchers from South Korea have discovered a unconventional way to produce gasoline.

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Weird Science: Gender Bending Fish

Sometimes, in fact, nature is stranger than fiction

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Weird Science: Pregnant Dads?

Sometimes, in fact, nature is stranger than fiction

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Weird Science: Hyena Poop

Sometimes, in fact, nature is stranger than fiction

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Weird Science: Headless Cockroach

Sometimes, in fact, nature is stranger than fiction

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Weird Science: Toe Tastebuds?

Sometimes, in fact, nature is stranger than fiction

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How to Cook in a Space Kitchen

Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield prepares a 0-g treat

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Growing Coffee in Brazil’s Countryside

Using family traditions, farmers in Carmo de Minas are able to grow some of the best organic coffee in the world

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Panda Enrichment

Mei Xiang plays with a log, solves a puzzle and chows down on bamboo

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An Algorithm Predicts the Images in a Dream

A learning simulation, combined with fMRI readings, is able to predict the visualizations seen by a dreamer in real time

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A Tour of the Alps

The mountain range system that stretches across eight countries in Europe captured in this stunning high definition timelapse

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A Plasma Downpour on the Sun

When plasma falls to the surface it results in a dazzling display known as coronal rain

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Robotic Ants Mimic Navigation of Argentine Ants

Researchers use miniature robots to replicate the behavior of a colony of Argentine ants on the move, navigating from their nest entrance to a food source

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