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Scientists just invented a thermal imaging lens that costs a penny to make, can be repaired if damaged, and works as well as traditional lenses costing thousands. The breakthrough could bring night vision and heat detection to everyday smartphones and home devices.
Australian researchers discovered that silicon solar cells naturally repair themselves after UV damage when exposed to regular sunlight. The breakthrough could help manufacturers build longer-lasting solar panels and predict their true lifespan.
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Scientists at UC San Francisco discovered that cells can repair themselves while dividing, replacing weak protein links with stronger ones to prevent cancer-causing errors. This breakthrough reveals how our bodies safely complete millions of cell divisions every second.
Scientists discovered that cells can fix themselves while dividing, replacing weak links with stronger ones to prevent cancer and birth defects. This breakthrough reveals how our bodies perfectly split DNA millions of times every second.