1. 3,900 robotic ocean probes are searching for answers about climate change.
By Jeff Tollefson in Nature
2. This virtual reality device could save lives by diagnosing concussions in under a minute.
By Daniel Terdiman in Fast Company
3. Could a vaccine cure heroin addiction?
By Alexandra Ossola in the Daily Beast
4. To empower women, give them better access to water.
By Bethany Caruso in the Conversation
5. Bread mold might be the key to sustainable rechargeable batteries.
By Roddy Isles at the University of Dundee

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