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In a study published in Nature, they describe a flexible material that can rapidly shift its surface patterns and colors, forming features smaller than a human hair.

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A cartridge containing small tubes preloaded with different antibiotics is placed directly into the urine sample and inserted into an instrument.

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Scientists believe these early cephalopods found refuge in small, oxygen-rich pockets of the deep ocean.

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This allows DNA-based systems to carry out controlled and repeatable tasks despite their extremely small size.

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A surprisingly small number of people with high blood pressure are using salt substitutes, even though they offer an easy and effective way to cut sodium and improve heart health.

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