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Wednesday, July 17, 2013

ScienceDaily: Strange Science News

ScienceDaily: Strange Science News


Steering stem cells with magnets

Posted: 16 Jul 2013 11:40 AM PDT

By feeding stem cells tiny particles made of magnetized iron oxide, scientists can then use magnets to attract the cells to a particular location in the body.

Levitation: Droplets surfing on sound waves

Posted: 16 Jul 2013 11:07 AM PDT

Researchers are able to make objects such as particles and liquid droplets fly in mid-air by letting them ride on acoustic waves. For the first time, they have been able to also control the movement of objects, merge droplets, letting them react chemically or biologically and even rotate a toothpick in the air.

Where's Waldo? A new alien-like species discovered off California

Posted: 16 Jul 2013 09:00 AM PDT

After nearly 25 years of searching, three scientists have finally found Waldo. No, not the loveable bespectacled character in children's picture books, but rather an unusual clam discovered off the coast of California and British Columbia.

A close Bond: How the CIA exploited 007 for gadget ideas and public relations

Posted: 16 Jul 2013 04:59 AM PDT

The real-life CIA copied outlandish gadgets from Goldfinger and From Russia With Love, according to an analysis of declassified letters and interviews revealing the bond between Ian Fleming and Allen Dulles.

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