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Fruit for the sky! Solar cells harness the power of berries

Fruit for the sky! Solar cells harness the power of berries

Newcastle University is set to exhibit its pioneering Berry Solar Cells project at the Summer Science Exhibition 2022, which could replace batteries.

£4M project to drive down agriculture’s greenhouse emissions

£4M project to drive down agriculture’s greenhouse emissions

The UK’s agri-food industry is responsible for almost a quarter of the country’s greenhouse gas emissions. Now, a UK-wide network of academics, industry leaders, government bodies and members of the public is set to address it.

European project trials integrating drones in urban airspaces

European project trials integrating drones in urban airspaces

A new project is testing the safety, interoperability and feasibility of introducing widespread use of drones into urban areas to support sustainable smart cities.

Motorless sailplanes mimic albatross flight to explore Mars

Motorless sailplanes mimic albatross flight to explore Mars

Much of the Red Planet’s atmosphere and geology have so far been left unexplored. That is now changing with albatross-inspired, wind-powered sailplanes which are set to fill this data gap.

Brace yourself: These shapeshifting microrobots can clean your teeth

Brace yourself: These shapeshifting microrobots can clean your teeth

Microrobots have been developed that can help treat tooth decay.

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