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Greenhouse 'transforms' from gem to crown
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Greenhouse 'transforms' from gem to crown

The 141 m2 Glasshouse greenhouse grows rare plants, which can be opened and closed to protect the plants inside depending on weather conditions.

July 1, 2022
Bio-coating protects fresh food 50% longer
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Bio-coating protects fresh food 50% longer

The coating, developed by the Rutgers School of Public Health, can be sprayed on food, washed before eating, and takes just three days to break down in the soil.

June 25, 2022
Sensors quickly detect pesticides in fruit
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Sensors quickly detect pesticides in fruit

KI's nanosensors are reproducible, inexpensive and universal compared to traditional techniques.a This enables early detection of pesticides in fruit.

June 21, 2022
Smart devices make football players 'sharper'
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Smart devices make football players 'sharper'

The achievements of sports athletes, including football players, will have a marked change when equipped with the Playermaker smart device of the company of the same nam…

June 21, 2022