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Freaky Friday: Autonomous Tissue Grabbers Are On Their Way()  

A miniature ninja throwing star or a surgical device? The microgripper, shown here coming out of a catheter tube, is activated by body heat. The sharp appendages fold up when the device warms up.

April 26, 2013 Scientists have deployed hundreds of tiny, experimental robots to help with biopsies. They're as small as a speck of dust. They look like tiny ninja throwing stars. And researchers use magnets to retrieve them.

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Have You Seen Me? Giant Styrofoam Head Found()  

A floating head was discovered by the Marist College men's crew team this week in the Hudson River.

April 25, 2013 A huge plastic foam head floated up to a startled Marist College crew team practicing on the Hudson River this week. No one has come forward to claim it.

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Bacteria On Dog Lovers' Skin Reveal Their Affection ()  

Should we say Germ-an shepherd? Mango Doucleff, of Washington, shows off the bacteria living on her tongue, which also flourish on her owner's skin.

April 18, 2013 Dog owners have similar germs growing on their skin: a signature blend of bacteria from canines' tongues and paws. Scientists couldn't find an analogous signature for cat owners. Perhaps cats are just being selfish.

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A Blooming Mistake: Irish James Joyce Coin Misquotes Author()  

James Joyce

April 11, 2013 The Irish Central Bank announced the launch of a limited-edition coin to honor the Irish writer. When the error was pointed out, the bank put it down to "artistic representation," and said it would continue with the sale of the coin.

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No April Fool's Joke: Samoa Air Charges Passengers By Weight()  

A screen grab of Samoa Air's website.

April 2, 2013 The airline says it's a fairer system that saves some passengers money. The news comes just days after an economist in Norway argued that charging passengers by weight would benefit them in the long run.

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