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Biochemist’s quest to find a pill that prevents poison ivy’s itchy ravages proves elusive. NPR

And the medal for tiniest Olympic logo goes to Northwestern’s Mirkin. Nanotechnology Now

Isomer triggering: new military technology or pseudoscience? Guardian

Ladies, using the pill may prompt you to sniff out the wrong type of guy. Scotsman

Joysticks and video game controllers are so cumbersome. Near-IR imaging technology could let you play video games using just brain power. LA Times

Nitrogen-rich fertilizers are starving the oceans of oxygen. NY Times