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Mission: stranded

Russia sent a probe to gather soil on Phobos, the largest moon on Mars, earlier this month. Hours after its Nov.

Jaws of life

After analyzing more than 300 skulls, researchers have concluded there is a correlation between a society's type of economy and its members jawbone shape.

Tech of the Week: Microlattice

What: The world's lightest material is composed of a metallic microlattice. Scientists claim the microlattice is 99.99 percent air and 100 times lighter than Styrofoam. Who: Researchers from the University of California, Irvine, HRL Laboratories and the California Institute of Technology The Future: The interlocking tubes of nickel are strong and shock absorbent.

Tech of the Week

Who: Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency and researchers from the University of Michigan What: Scientists have mounted piezoelectric generators on the wings of the Green June Beetle. The devices, which use pressure to generate electricity, power implanted mind control chips.

Rescuing the white rhino?

Breakthrough stem cell research at Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla, Calif. has the potential to revive endangered species.

Microchips for tumors

Researchers at the Technical University in Munich have created a microchip sensor which is able to monitor tumor growth based on oxygen saturation.

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