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E-Blast Tuesday 11.19.13 Breaking Story Researchers produce graphene nanoribbons with nanopores for fast DNA sequencing Today's Video Climbing Mt. Evolution Picture of the Day Super-Earths detected in star's nearby habitable zone New Today on Science360 Radio NSF-funded Harvard computer scientist Leslie Valiant discusses complexity & evolution Latest News 'Virtual reality hands' may help stroke survivors recover hand function Scientists have employed a brain-computer interface technology to help stroke survivors use their minds to power "virtual reality hands" in order to help them regain control of their arms and hands. An unconventional car: no engine, no transmission, no differential Onboard computer system receives input data from car's steering wheel, gas pedal and brake to keep the car stable and operating smoothly. Hologram technology created with tiny nanoantennas Researchers have created tiny holograms using a "metasurface" capable of the ultra-efficient control of light, representing a potential new technology for advanced sensors and high-resolution displays. New in the Journals & Magazines NEW SCIENTIST: Neanderthal virus DNA spotted hiding in modern humans POPULAR SCIENCE: Scientists identify the most irreplaceable places on Earth SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN: Astronomers surprised by large space rock less dense than water POPULAR MECHANICS: The next generation of exoskeleton will be mind-controlled PHYSICS: Friction's role in shear thickening What the Blogs Are Saying Today LAB RAT - The manipulative friend: bacterial hijacking of plant symbiosis signalling THE LOOM - A long way left up Darwin's mountain NOBEL INTENT - Fusion reactor achieves tenfold increase in plasma confinement time PLOS BLOGS - Ant-mimicking spider relies on a 'double-deception strategy to fool different audiences D-BRIEF - 'Meat mummy' buried with ancient Egyptians was lovingly preserved Science360 Network: News Radio Video iPad

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