Smart Patch

Doctor, doctor! What should I do about this weird mark on my shoulder? This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. Ulcers are open sores that won’t heal. For diabetes patients, keeping an eye on ulcers is key to preventing any further health complications. Now ulcer patients

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Eight Arms to Hold You

Octopus arms

Go, go, octopus arms! This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. When it comes to arms, octopuses have PLENTY! Their suction-cupped arms have terrified us in horror movies. But do we really know them? Lena Van Giesen and her team at Harvard University looked deeper. The

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DVD Extras

Is a new aid in treating heart disease. . . Netflix? This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. Streaming movies on demand has killed the D-V-D. What to do with the old disks? You only need so many suncatchers, right? Enter Hua-Zhong Yu’s team at the

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