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Chemo hair loss device and sustainable weather sensor win James Dyson Awards

Chemo hair loss device and sustainable weather sensor win James Dyson Awards

The James Dyson Award 2024 has announced its two global Medical and Sustainability Winners.

Wave-predicting underwater robots drive down renewable energy costs

Wave-predicting underwater robots drive down renewable energy costs

A University of Edinburgh study shows that underwater robots capable of predicting waves in real time could significantly reduce the cost of maintaining offshore renewable energy installations, such as wind farms and tidal turbines.

Solar lasers could launch sustainable space missions

Solar lasers could launch sustainable space missions

A team of international scientists is developing a groundbreaking nature-inspired solar laser technology that could power future space missions.

Watch: Robot snake slithers into life-saving missions

Watch: Robot snake slithers into life-saving missions

RoBoa, a snake-like robot, is transforming search-and-rescue missions and inspections by accessing places humans can't reach.

Global plastics treaty could slash pollution by 91% – if leaders act now

Global plastics treaty could slash pollution by 91% – if leaders act now

Plastic pollution is currently on track to double by 2050 – but an upcoming UN treaty offers a "once-in-a-lifetime" opportunity to reduce it dramatically, according to new research.

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