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Liquid signals

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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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Steady supply

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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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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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Efficient binding

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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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Transferable traces

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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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Hairline procedure

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Proteins are known to give viruses a hard time. And speaking of ‘hard time’, proteins could soon be used in criminal proceedings. According to...
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Genuine change

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Thanks to nanotechnology the human eye can perceive its surroundings in the highest possible resolution. Now a Spanish startup is looking to nanotechnology to...
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New resolution

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Special glasses reduce age-related visual impairment. A healthy human eye can see with an astonishing resolution of 25,000 ppi, a density that no electronic...
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Combined singularity

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High-energy laser light detects illegal ivory products. Criminals, meanwhile, devote their energy to falsifying valuable objects such as passports. Now, a research team in...
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Providing design

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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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