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Clean water treatment system from snack bags
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Clean water treatment system from snack bags

The University of Adelaide group of students has successfully designed a simple, inexpensive clean water treatment system from snack bags, plywood and glass tubes.

December 12, 2018
New breakthrough in LED innovation
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New breakthrough in LED innovation

Researchers at Princeton University have made a significant breakthrough in improving the brightness and efficiency of LEDs.

December 12, 2018
Transform CO2 into a valuable resource
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Transform CO2 into a valuable resource

Researchers at Aalto University have developed a pilot project to convert CO2 and slag, the byproduct of steel production, into a valuable mineral product.

December 12, 2018
Nail color changes if the drug is detected
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Nail color changes if the drug is detected

The University of North Carolina (U.S.) has developed a nail polish capable of detecting stimulants or sexually stimulating substances in beverages.

December 12, 2018
Improve cardiovascular health through ear plugs
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Improve cardiovascular health through ear plugs

Researchers at the University of Leeds (UK) have found that the application of electrical stimulation to the ear canal (a small part protruding in front of the ear) can…

December 12, 2018
Spectacular show of over 1,000 robots
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Spectacular show of over 1,000 robots

Researchers at Harvard University have created and found a way to make 1024 tiny robots work together to create spectacularly-shaped or synchronous displays.

December 12, 2018
Harnessing power from sweat
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Harnessing power from sweat

According to the University of California at San Diego (USA), human sweat can be harnessed to provide energy to mobile devices, thanks to intelligent tattoos.

December 12, 2018
Attach metal to glass
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Attach metal to glass

A team of materials scientists led by Professor Scott Mao from the University of Pittsburgh has successfully transformed pure metal atoms into glass.

December 12, 2018
Camouflage technology like octopus
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Camouflage technology like octopus

US scientists have created artificial systems that mimic octopus and squid camouflage by changing the color of the environment.

December 12, 2018
Solar window
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Solar window

Researchers from the University of Michigan have developed a new, transparent material such as solar-focused glass that can be fitted to windows.

December 12, 2018