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Prison libraries help residents gain new perspectives. Now, a non-profit organisation in the US is supporting communities with libraries of a different kind. Founded...

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No one needs kidney stones. Nevertheless, a mineral present in animals’ urinary calculus is helping to make construction materials from sawdust fire resistant. A...

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Saliva provides information about possible heart failure. Alzheimer’s, meanwhile, is often diagnosed through an analysis of the cerebrospinal fluid after changes in cognitive capabilities....

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A protective film from seagrass shows whether food has spoiled. Now, a Texas-based research team is looking at how to detect substances in liquid...

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Onions protect solar modules, securing their long-term output. Hemispherical solar cells could deliver even more electricity. Now a Norwegian startup’s system is enabling homeowners...

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New magnetic molecules could increase hard-drives’ storage capacity. But when it comes to storage density, there’s still plenty of room for improvement. Cue the...

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Crustaceans make conductive gel in zinc-ion batteries more environmentally-friendly. And now a Toronto-based university research team has likewise found inspiration in nature while developing...

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A biodegradable battery made from paper already exists. Meanwhile, a Glasgow-based research team is working on sustainable circuit boards. Zinc traces measuring 5 microns...

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The future of salmon could lie in cell cultures. Meanwhile, a California-based startup is betting on a similar process for cacao in a bid...

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In the Netherlands, corn is a source of sustainable tiles. In California, however, a startup is using corn waste to create a super-absorbent and...

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Even jellyfish have culinary potential. But those undergoing radio- or chemotherapy often lose their sense of taste and smell. Enter a Swiss startup aiming...

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