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This is a screenshot from the video game Foldit, which lets users manipulate protein structures to find the most stable configuration of the protein for a high score. Having people find the best structure can be better than using computers because humans optimize solutions by focusing on the most problematic areas.

Video game helps researchers determine protein structures

Scientists are approaching the solution to one of the hardest problems in biochemistry with the help of a video game.

HealthTalk: Medical Myths

We've heard countless medical myths ever since we were very young, but how many hold real truths?

Lithium-ion batteries come in all shapes and sizes and power our electronics. Shown here is a laptop battery (the larger battery) and two smaller cell phone batteries.

How Things Work: Lithium-ion batteries

Without rechargeable batteries, most electronic components that make our lives easier would cease to operate, including laptops, cell phones, and digital cameras.

SciTech Briefs

Small flying robots that were developed to assess a rescue situation are being tested by Swiss researchers.

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