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A smart pen deciphers Braille characters. But participating fully in digital life remains a challenge for those with no or limited vision. Enter a...

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Wastewater from soybean production can provide fodder for fish. Meantime, a university research team from the US has been experimenting with wastewater from beer...

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New glasses make blind spots visible again. In Australia, however, a research team is focusing on how to treat retinal diseases such as macular...

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Batteries made from paper can be an environmentally-friendly source of electricity. Now, a Swiss startup is aiming to replace batteries used in small devices...

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Rare components in batteries can be sustainably recovered. Recycling long-life materials such as PTFE still represents a challenge. But a research team in Japan...

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A new method of calculation prevents location data from being exposed. Digitalisation means more and more data is being generated. Now, an international research...

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Water fleas help curb the spread of algae. But fleas have also inspired an Australian research team hoping to guard implants against bacterial settlement. Fleas...

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Laser light can cool down high performance processors. It can also make things hot for viruses and bacteria… A US startup’s new photonic chip,...

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Waste from wine production can be put to good use. But wine left in opened bottles is generally discarded after 3 days because of...

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Probiotics can strengthen coral's immune system. But suncream worn by swimmers often damages it. Enter a research team in Singapore and its coral-friendly UV...

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Chickpeas are a readymade replacement for coffee. Coffee grounds, meanwhile, can be used for sustainable building projects. A Warsaw-based startup identified the waste product’s...

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