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It may not be Lex Luthor's earthquake-causing missile, but the earthquake centrifuge at UC Davis in California is the next best thing. It's a giant robotic arm that can cause horrific earthquakes, all in the name of science. More »
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The World Health Organization estimates that glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness worldwide. And though the first leading cause of blindness — cataracts — can be treated with surgery, the blindness caused by glaucoma can't be permanently cured. That's why Tingrui Pan and Hailin Cong, researchers at UC Davis, have designed a contact lens that keeps tabs on the disease all by itself. And they're working up to one that dispenses medication automatically, too. More »
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