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Evolutionary Design
Computers can provide design variations that no human would have imagined. (6min 06sec)

Global Warming
Scientists speak out about the threat and how to deal with it. (6min 10sec)

Smarter Prosthetics
Better artificial limbs may be only the beginning. (5min 36sec)

Stem Cell Research
How it can help us understand disease. (6min 05sec)

High-Throughput Drug Discovery
A new technique for testing drugs could dramatically reduce cost and increase speed. (4min 48sec)

Artificial Muscle
New synthetic materials could be used for robots, medical devices, toys, and more. (5min 31sec)
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