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Evaporating gain

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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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Molecular activation

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Skin cancer is treatable with soap made from salicylic acid and Vitamin A. Meanwhile in California a research team has discovered Vitamin D’s cancer-fighting...
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Independent bonding

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Waste wood isn’t just suitable as a sustainable polystyrene substitute. Now, a Finnish research team has created an alternative to petroleum-based resin using sawdust...
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Decoding seduction

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A maze-like material keeps insects away from plants. In France, meanwhile, a startup is creating sustainable pesticides from plant scents as around 80% of...
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Augmented discovery

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For efficiency, the human brain often takes snapshots. But with age, inflamed brain cells can lead to memory loss or dementia. Enter a US-based...
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Sticky suppression

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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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Rings true

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Lighting and air-conditioning can be controlled using a ring. Now, a design studio in Amsterdam has devised a piece of jewellery that enhances digital...
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Microscopic stability

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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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Structured concentration

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AI can find sustainable materials for the textile industry. A startup in England, meanwhile, is focusing on the circular economy and the power of...
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Accepted defence

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Cardamom provides protection against pathogens. And, as an Australia-based research team recently discovered, pathogens can also be held at bay using peppermint essential oil....
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