Electricity, eels and evolution
The role of electric eels and other electrogenic animals in guiding early studies of electricity is revealed in this fascinating book, reviewed by Brian Rasnow
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New medical probe combines sound and electromagnetic induction
Technique could give doctors a “feel” for internal organs
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Hydrogel matrix makes superhydrophobic surface
Film could be used as coating on any substrate
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Static electricity helps geckos get a grip
Contact electrification was wrongly ignored for decades, say researchers
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Relaxation and repulsion helps viruses pack DNA
Research could have biomedical applications
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Tiny pretty things
A beautiful introduction to the glories of the nanoworld, reviewed by Margaret Harris
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Shape matters when nanoparticles fight cancer
Tiny rods and cubic cages move deep into tumours
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Physicists sound-out acoustic tractor beam
New technique could be used in a range of medical treatments
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Did slippery sand help Egyptians build the pyramids?
A little bit of water cuts friction in half
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New lens could turn your phone into a microscope
High-quality DIY lens is cheap to make and could help diagnose diseases
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