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From pedal to medal: GB Cycling Team enlists Renishaw ahead of 2024 Olympics

From pedal to medal: GB Cycling Team enlists Renishaw ahead of 2024 Olympics

As part of its continuing partnership with the Great Britain Cycling Team, Renishaw is developing a new track bike to accelerate the team towards victory at the Paris Olympics.

Could starch help eliminate plastic waste?

Could starch help eliminate plastic waste?

Amidst the escalating plastic waste crisis, researchers have tapped into the potential of starch to enhance the biodegradability of a polymer blend, offering a promising step towards sustainable plastic alternatives.

Tiny tattoos, big breakthrough: Nanoscale ‘QR codes’ track health of individual cells

Tiny tattoos, big breakthrough: Nanoscale ‘QR codes’ track health of individual cells

Researchers have harnessed the power of nanotechnology to develop minuscule tattoos – composed of dots and wires – that adhere to living cells, unlocking the potential to monitor the well-being of individual cells with unprecedented precision.

Mind-blowing VR headset measures brain activity

Mind-blowing VR headset measures brain activity

Novel virtual reality technology could support people with anxiety, measure aviators’ attention, and allow humans to see through the eyes of robots.

‘RoboMapper’ sheds light on semiconductors for solar energy

‘RoboMapper’ sheds light on semiconductors for solar energy

Researchers have introduced an advanced robotic technology capable of significantly enhancing the efficiency of semiconductor materials, paving the way for more sustainable energy.

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