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Bacteria-killing packaging keeps food fresh for longer

Bacteria-killing packaging keeps food fresh for longer

A team of scientists from NTU Singapore and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, US, has developed a ‘smart’ food packaging material that is biodegradable, sustainable and kills microbes that are harmful to humans.

Countdown to the top DPA news of 2021

Countdown to the top DPA news of 2021

Happy New Year! From the world's smartest face mask to the longest journey accomplished by an electric vehicle, here is a countdown to the most popular articles of 2021. What was your favourite? 

Video: Learn how Webb’s infrared eyes work

Video: Learn how Webb’s infrared eyes work

The technology onboard NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, launched in December, makes it the most powerful space telescope in history.

Learn about spring design, materials and failure

Learn about spring design, materials and failure

The Institute of Spring Technology’s (IST) two-day training courses for 2022 are now available to book through its website.

Shining a light on new ultrathin solar panels

Shining a light on new ultrathin solar panels

The new, ultrathin photovoltaic materials could eventually be used in mobile applications, from self-powered wearable devices and sensors to lightweight aircraft and electric vehicles, researchers report.

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