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Teenagers able to draw conclusions from a series of facts are less likely to develop dementia in later life. But adolescents also need to...

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Cultivated wild plants make for good dietary staples. Strawberries, meanwhile, have long been a desired item, with global harvest currently topping 10 million tonnes...

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Short sequences of amino acids called peptides could revolutionise identification technology. According to a research team in China, meanwhile, some peptides present in mushrooms...

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Pomegranate peel helps remove toxic dye residues from water. Now, a US research team has used non-toxic colour pigments to neutralise nerve gas and...

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Highly elastic bicycle tyres make for a smoother off-road experience. Also inspired by NASA engineering: a fire suppression technology that operates without water, foam...

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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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Golf carts have already inspired off-road light EVs. In Maine, meanwhile, the 50,000 tonnes of lobster shells discarded annually provided a local research team...

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Using smart-home devices needn’t mean losing your privacy. Hidden CCTV cameras in holiday rentals or hotels still pose a risk, however. Enter a research...

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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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