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This week's Science 360 covers a bionic leaf that mimics photosynthesis to create liquid fuel, increased flooding in the Midwest linked to climate change, and a smart Band-Aid that can sense and respond to wound conditions. For more science updates, visit Science 360 online.

What is the primary function of the bionic leaf created by researchers?

• To convert solar energy into electricity

• To convert solar energy into liquid fuel

• To purify water using solar energy

• To generate heat from solar energy

What is the next goal for the researchers working on the bionic leaf?

• To reduce the cost of production

• To improve the leaf's efficiency from 1% to 5%

• To increase the leaf's size

• To make the leaf more environmentally friendly

What has been a significant environmental change in the Midwest over the past 50 years?

• Increase in droughts

• Reduction in agricultural land

• Increase in flooding and rainfall

• Decrease in temperature

What is a unique feature of the new Band-Aid being developed?

• It can sense and respond to various wound conditions

• It is made from biodegradable materials

• It can change color based on the wound's condition

• It can be reused multiple times

How might the new Band-Aid assist medical professionals in the future?

• By delivering medication directly to the wound

• By automatically healing the wound

• By providing real-time data on patient health

• By reducing the need for hospital visits