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Self-charging smart tech is within reach, thanks to tiny devices powered by movement

Self-charging smart tech is within reach, thanks to tiny devices powered by movement

Edinburgh engineers have developed a new method to create versatile materials that generate electricity by harnessing the energy produced by movement of the human body.

Turning single-use masks into strong, durable concrete

Turning single-use masks into strong, durable concrete

Researchers have come up with an innovative way to tackle increased plastic waste caused by the pandemic: using disposable masks to strengthen concrete.

Snake robot tackles hard-to-reach places in complex cancer surgery

Snake robot tackles hard-to-reach places in complex cancer surgery

A snake-inspired robot – which has been successfully deployed in jet engine inspection and repair, as well as nuclear plant maintenance – is being now refined for medical use.

Meet Generation VR, the kids who will spend 10 years in the metaverse

Meet Generation VR, the kids who will spend 10 years in the metaverse

A new report reveals the next generation will spend around 10 years of their lives in the “unsafe wild west” of virtual reality, despite parents’ concerns.

From hydrogen to a quantum sensor

From hydrogen to a quantum sensor

Researchers have successfully used a hydrogen molecule as a quantum sensor to measure the chemical properties of materials.

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