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New sustainable e-textiles could dramatically cut down on wearable waste

New sustainable e-textiles could dramatically cut down on wearable waste

The healthcare and fashion industries could become more sustainable thanks to the development of biodegradable electronic textiles.

AI ‘ageing clocks’ can help predict lifespan using data from your blood

AI ‘ageing clocks’ can help predict lifespan using data from your blood

A major new study is investigating the use of machine learning algorithms to predict people’s health and lifespan.

Robots with ‘moose shoes’ can traverse tricky terrain

Robots with ‘moose shoes’ can traverse tricky terrain

Robots with moose-like hooves have increased mobility on muddy, slippery ground, with reduced energy consumption.

£230k funding boost to accelerate UK’s digital skills drive

£230k funding boost to accelerate UK’s digital skills drive

Made Smarter has been granted government funding to help companies grow through digital transformation.

Mobile robot employs lasers to explore disaster zones

Mobile robot employs lasers to explore disaster zones

Fraunhofer researchers have developed a robot that overcomes the obstacles faced by traditional camera-wielding robots by instead emitting LiDAR lasers to navigate dangerous terrain.

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