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Lovely liberation
Modern tests for mosquito sprays use an artificial hydrogel skin. The effectiveness of new medication, meanwhile, can be analysed without harming animals.
But animal...
Speedy illumination
Fish remains are a good source of bioplastics. Jellyfish, meanwhile, could soon be an unlikely ally for police officers up and down the country....
Protective scent
Sugar cane makes life sweeter for its natural surroundings.
Beetles, likewise, make plants happy and offer protection against parasites and pesticides. Ladybirds, too, have...
Constructive closure
The right scaffold can improve deteriorating eyesight.
If a heart valve stops working, it’s usually replaced. One made from animal tissue might only last...
Elevated standing
Thanks to an app people with disabilities can date on an equal footing. And soon the same could be true for wheelchair users -...
Human mathematics
Thanks to 3D-printed alternatives, things are getting better for living test objects.
Animals, too, could soon be spared chemical testing thanks to the work...
Shared couple
Trains offer sustainable transportation, especially when they remove CO2.
Buses, too, at least compared with private cars. But the average usage rate of public...
Returning chance
Mothers appreciate support to re-establish themselves professionally. Incarcerated people, too.
All this thanks to an entrepreneurial US couple, whose non-profit organisation allows prison residents...
Naturally placed
Haute couture made from hair is a distinct possibility. Wool, meanwhile, isn’t just suitable for winter jumpers. The proof?
Look no further than this...
Clean healing
A special bra can help detect early-stage breast cancer. When it comes to skin cancer, early detection is equally vital.
In large parts of...
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