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Thinking cap: Wearable tech tracks kids’ brain development

Thinking cap: Wearable tech tracks kids’ brain development

A wearable brain scanner has provided the clearest ever picture of young children's developing brains, mapping electrical brain activity to reveal how developmental milestones and neurodevelopmental conditions like autism emerge.

Microrobots swim through lungs to deliver cancer-fighting drugs

Microrobots swim through lungs to deliver cancer-fighting drugs

Engineers have successfully tested on mice the use of microrobots that can deliver medication directly to metastatic tumours.

UK heading towards first ‘deep fake election’, warns new report

UK heading towards first ‘deep fake election’, warns new report

With the General Election fast approaching, experts are investigating the spread of disinformation – and how to combat the threat it poses to democracy.

Solar panels could boost profitability of cattle farms

Solar panels could boost profitability of cattle farms

Scientists are exploring the economic benefits of integrating solar panels into small cattle farms, as part of a $1.6 million initiative supported by the US Department of Energy.

Rubbish-sorting robot masters human-like touch

Rubbish-sorting robot masters human-like touch

Robots are transforming waste management with advanced tactile sensing technology, mimicking human touch to classify diverse objects accurately.

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