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Japanese Team Develops Plant-based Plastic That Biodegrades in the Ocean
March 30, 2020

Unless we do something radical, by 2050, there will be more plastic in the ocean (by weight) than fish. That was the stark warning issued in a report by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation back in December 2017.

Cambridge Attracted More Tech Investment than London in 2019
March 23, 2020

Cambridge attracted four times as much tech investment as London in 2019, further highlighting how the university city is quickly emerging as the UK’s Silicon Valley, new figures show.

Cambridge Scientists Develop World First App to Aid Type 1 Diabetes Management
March 20, 2020

Scientists from the University of Cambridge have developed a smartphone app to significantly ease the burden of living with type 1 diabetes.

New Supercapacitor Could Lead to Electric Vehicles Charging in Just 10 Minutes
February 29, 2020

Supercapacitors charge almost instantly and have much longer lifespans than Li-ion batteries, but they typically can only store tiny amounts of power. Batteries, on the other hand, can hold large amounts of power, but take ages to fully charge – one of the biggest challenges with electric vehicles.

World's Strongest Robotic Hand Can Gracefully Play the Piano with Its Human-like Fingers
February 24, 2020

With enough strength to handle objects three times its own weight, the robotic hand below is touted as the “world’s strongest” by its makers. However, it’s not all about strength, as this robotic hand is gentle and dexterous enough to gracefully play a piano, serve a glass of water and even hold eggs.

British Biotech Firm Releases GM Moths to Help Curb Crop Damage
February 29, 2020

Scientists have created a genetically modified (GM) male diamondback moth in an attempt to dramatically curb the billions of pounds worth of damage it wreaks every year on crops.

Top Tech Job Hunting Tips for 2020
January 28, 2020

January is a popular month for job seekers, as individuals use the start of the New Year to look at their current career paths and contemplate whether they want to change them.

Introducing Wahu: The Adaptive Sole for your Shoes
January 28, 2020

From smart watches to fitness trackers to smart glasses and more, wearable tech has firmly established itself as a significant part of our lives. But how far will it all go? How about some ‘smart’ adaptive soles for your shoes!? Here’s Wahu…

MarsCat: The Interactive Robotic Pet for Feline Fans
December 30, 2019

It’s more than 20 years since Sony’s Aibo robotic dog was released (yes, it was really that long ago!) and a recent reboot of the lovable ‘pet’ proved that interactive companions are still popular. But what if you’re more of a cat person?

From Tiny David to Impressive Building: Is There Anything 3D Printing Can't Do?
December 24, 2019

Are there any limits to what can and cannot be made using a 3D printer? Apparently not when you consider the two amazing creations we’re about to tell you about.

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