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World's Smallest Flying Structure Developed By Northwestern Engineers

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Engineers have developed what they say is the world's smallest flying structure -- the size of a grain of sand.

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World's smallest flying structure. (Credit: Northwestern University)

The "micro-flier" is actually a winged microchip that spins through the air.

The goal is to eventually use it to monitor air pollution or airborne illnesses.

 

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