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Synthetic biologists add tunable, analog-to-digital converter to their toolkit Synthetic biologists have added high-precision analog-to-digital signal processing to the genetic circuitry of living cells. The research, described online today in the journal Science, dramatically expands the chemical, physical and environmental cues engineers can use to prompt programmed responses from engineered organisms. Using a biochemical process called cooperative

Researchers recreate the system that causes cells to change shape. The result: a liquid that can move by itself. No need for human effort or the pull of gravity. You could put it in a container flat on a table, not touch it in any way, and it would still flow. Brandeis researchers report in

Greenbean Recycle takes the childhood joy of bringing your cans and bottle to the redemption center and makes it a lot easier to get your money (and compete against your friends) What if every bottle or can you recycled not only gave you an instant refund deposited into the account of your choosing, but also

Rising labor costs and an upcoming demographic crisis are driving up demand for ‘automated workers’ in China, as companies strive to retain their competitive edge. He Wei reports from Shanghai. Sun Zhiqiang says the timing of China’s robot spree is perfect for his business. As managing director of Risong Group, an automation company in Guangzhou,