In H.G. Wells’ 1897 science fiction novel, “The Invisible Man,” the protagonist invents a serum that makes the cells in his body transparent by controlling how they bend light. More than 100 years ...

Not to sound like a TV commercial or anything, but … how often have you had to throw out white shirts because of unsightly yellow underarm stains? Well, those stains may not be a problem any longer, ...

Remember when your mom told you to wear sunscreen? Turns out she was onto something bigger than just preventing sunburn. Your skin is basically a superhero with special powers to detect and respond to ...

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