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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.

Steered in the right direction: New tech drives down HGVs’ carbon emissions

Steered in the right direction: New tech drives down HGVs’ carbon emissions

The Department for Transport (DfT) has awarded an £30,000 grant for the development of a new low-cost steering technology that can make HGVs more sustainable.

Machine learning could help recycle old drugs to treat diseases

Machine learning could help recycle old drugs to treat diseases

A new machine learning method could not only provide greater understanding of the influences of diseases, but also help to develop drugs that could be repurposed to treat new ones.

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