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A lamp recognises epilepsy attacks. But WiFi light bulbs can be used for different purposes. Enter a US-based IT security technician and his prototype...

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Coffee grounds have much to offer. So too waste from fruit, vegetables or nuts, as shown by the female founder of an American startup....

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Donor blood could soon be in greater supply. When patients bleed heavily - like during heart operations - they need additional blood platelets. Currently...

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Environmentally-friendly pesticides rely on plant scents or pheromones produced by female insects. With its automatic sensor solution, meanwhile, an Australian startup is focusing on...

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Some cosmetic containers can be composted at home. Following a similar idea, a Spanish startup has developed an ultra-thin, biodegradable packaging film from plant-based...

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Waste from beer production can be used as a leather alternative. If breweries aren’t inventing new types of beer, then maintaining the quality of...

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Hemispherical solar cells produce more electricity. Solar modules installed on facades or outside windows also allow for increased energy generation, albeit their weight is...

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A membrane filters wastewater and runs on its own electricity. Inspiration, perhaps, for a US research team, which has created a solar panel from...

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A smart vice is making laptops safe from theft. In Spain, meanwhile, a startup has developed a flexible bike lock comprising three cables, which...

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Some have turned to chickpeas as a coffee alternative. An invigorating espresso, however, remains hard to replace. Now, an Australian research team has come...

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Pancreatic cancer can be arrested by vitamin D, which is also vital for the function of human immune systems, as well as for bone,...

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