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No more hiding

Scientists at MIT Media Lab have develop a new imaging system that gathers information from opaque objects. This has helped in the development of a new camera that can peer around corners.

The model contains accurate organs and fake blood. Image: The University of Sydney

‘The Matrix’ helps cats and dogs

Veterinary science and Matrix know-how has created a cutting-edge model that will put an end to unrestricted breeding of cats and dogs.

A shot is fired from a blasting gun at a ceramic leaf spring to correct its shape or cause specific warping as desired. Image: Fraunhofer IWM, Felicitas Gemetz

As hard as a diamond?

  Ceramic could be the next supermaterial.

Artist rendition of the Big Bang. Image: Kevin Carden/Shutterstock

Travelling to the past

Scientists gain VIP access to the stars.

Image: Drexel University/ Drexel Engineering

The Beatles and science go well together

These findings  could help mop up oil slicks such as the one created by the 2010 disaster. Image: Chi Phan

Water can float on oil

A new way to clean up oil spills that threaten our oceans.

Australian Outback, a view from the International Space Station. Image: ESA/NASA

A view from above: Australian Outback

  Astronaut and World Wide Fund for Nature ambassador André Kuipers took this picture of the Australian Outback in March 2012. It was release during Earth Hour to raise awareness about climate change.  

The North Pole of Venus. Credit: SSV, MIPL, Magellan Team, NASA

Sounds from outer space

Humans would sound like bass Smurfs if they travelled to Venus.

Asthma affects the bronchioles, which carry air in and out of our lungs. Image: Shutterstock

Is there any recent advanced technology for the treatment of bronchial asthma?

Asthma is mainly treated with drugs and complemetary therapies, but another option is to heat up the lungs.

Only a few breast cancer genes have been identified. Image: Shutterstock

Another genetic key to breast cancer identified

The majority of women who have a  family history of breast cancer have no genetic explanation for this predisposition.

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