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An effective and low-cost solution for storing solar energy
But this is where things get complicated. Even though different hydrogen-production technologies have given us promising results in the lab, they are still too…
Replacing oil with wood for the production of chemicals
Petroleum means fuel, but not only: petrochemicals are a core ingredient of the chemical industry. Without oil, there would be no plastics and few…
Amputee feels texture with a bionic fingertip
An amputee was able to feel smoothness and roughness in real-time with an artificial fingertip that was surgically connected to nerves in his upper arm….
Infection-fighting bandages for serious burns
Serious burn victims are immunocompromised and may be missing skin on parts of their body, and this makes them highly vulnerable to bacteria. Thanks to…
A portable device for rapid and highly sensitive diagnostics
When remote regions with limited health facilities experience an epidemic, they need portable diagnostic equipment that functions outside the hospital. As…
Topography shapes biodiversity, and not only through temperature
Mountains are home to many living species, with biodiversity typically peaking at mid-altitudes. Scientists have long struggled to explain why this is the…