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cancer Scientists create a plague of cancer-sniffing cyber-locusts Thom Dunn

moths An ode to moths and their breathtaking biophysics Annie Rauwerda

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amazing animals Watch Sandy the binturong show off his amazing prehensile tail! Jennifer Sandlin

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muppets Poinsettia reproductive structures or Muppets? You decide! Jennifer Sandlin

insects The wildly cool digital insects of Richard Wilkinson Popkin

absolute units Why is this salamander called a "hellbender?" You might regret knowing the answer Jennifer Sandlin

Spoken Word with Electronics How to Make Sound Waves from Moonlight Ethan Persoff

insects Stickbug eggs are a visual delight Jennifer Sandlin

ants Watch ants build bridges in mid-air with just their bodies Popkin

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mathematics The math behind the card game "Spot It" Clive Thompson

nanotechnology Study discovers how butterfly wings repel the brutal impact of raindrops Clive Thompson