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Snail slime, worm glue, and squid beaks are inspiring a new generation of biomimetic medical devices.

You know hydrogen and oxygen, helium and carbon. But the periodic table's frequently forgotten residents, rare elements with funny names, show up in many unexpected places.

You can feel turbulence with your hand, but to see it really well you need some kick-ass computers. Hold on to your seats.