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These ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Blind Bag Collectible Figurines Double as Backpack Charms

Each mystery pack contains one of nine characters from the hit animated film. All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. KPop Demon Hunters fans can add a collectible figurine to their everyday gear with this officially licensed backpack charm release. The …

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MIT engineers connect bacteria to create living transistors

By wiring together colonies of these bacteria, the researchers built circuits that can perform complicated calculations. MIT researchers have engineered bacteria that can function as transistors, allowing the team to create living “circuit boards” that can be printed onto a growth medium in a Petri dish. In electrical circuits, transistors function as switches that can turn current on or off. In the biological circuits that the researchers have c…

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