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First hybrid nanotech device mimicking blood-brain barrier

The device, which is a combination of artificial and biological components, will be fundamental for studying new therapeutic strategies to overcome blood-brain barrier and treat brain diseases, such as tumors.

Vehicle energy harvesting system inventor wins SA Chivas Venture IV

Engineer and inventor Clement Mokoenene was announced as South Africa's representative to stand a chance to win his share of $1 million in business funding, in his quest to be named South African most innovative social entrepreneur with his innovative Vehicle Energy Harvesting System.

Southern hemisphere's largest electric car sharing scheme launches

The largest 100 per cent electric car-sharing scheme in the Southern Hemisphere has been launched in New Zealand.

Harvesting robots could revolutionise farming practices

Scientists are developing ground-breaking robotics technology which could assist fruit and vegetable growers with the challenges they face in harvesting crops.

High-Power UV-LED Light Sources

Hamamatsu is a manufacturer of devices for the generation and measurement of infrared, visible, UV light and x-rays.

Desalination membrane produces both drinking water and lithium

With further development, these membranes have significant potential to perform the dual functions of removing salts from seawater and separating metal ions in a highly efficient and cost effective manner, offering a revolutionary new technological approach for the water and mining industries.

Patterned graphene onto food, paper, cloth, cardboard

Scientists who introduced laser-induced graphene have enhanced their technique to produce what may become a new class of edible electronics.

Dubai trials autonomous pods

The Roads and Transport Authority of Dubai (RTA) has completed initial tests of the world's first autonomous pods. The autonomous electric vehicles are fitted with a battery that supports 3 hours of operation.

All-terrain microbot moves by tumbling

A new type of all-terrain microbot that moves by tumbling could help usher in tiny machines for various applications including robotics.

'Escape the earth' in this road worthy Flying Car

Terrafugia's mission is to create practical flying cars that enable a new dimension of personal freedom. Terrafugia (ter-ra-FOO-jee-ah) is derived from the Latin for "Escape the Earth".

Biosensors will be inexpensive, do more, go everywhere

When it comes to biometric sensors, human skin isn't an ally. It's an obstacle. Researchers are developing cutting-edge methods to overcome this barrier without compromising the skin and its ability to prevent infection and dehydration. By making better noninvasive tests, researchers can open up enormous opportunities in medicine and the fitness industry.

Comberry

Comberry is a Russian start-up that is working on a solid-state supercapacitor for microdevices. The company exhibited at the IDTechEx Show Europe 2017.

Cuberg

Cuberg is a Californian start-up that has developed a novel battery based on a litihum metal anode and a high voltage cathode, with a solid-like electrolyte in between. The company presented its work at the IDTechEx Show USA 2017

Conductive Ink Markets 2018-2028

The new report by IDTechEx, Conductive Ink Markets 2018-2028, provides the most comprehensive and authoritative view of the conductive inks and paste market.

Tissue paper sensors show promise

Engineers have turned tissue paper - similar to toilet tissue - into a new kind of wearable sensor that can detect a pulse, a blink of an eye and other human movement. The sensor is light, flexible and inexpensive, with potential applications in health care, entertainment and robotics.

Ehang flying taxi trial

EHANG has unveiled footage of the latest test flights of their self-flying passenger aircraft.

3-D Printable Tools May Help Study Astronaut Health

If humans are destined for deep space, they need to understand the space environment changes health, including aging and antibiotic resistance.

Sodium battery could provide cheap, effective lithium alternative

Sodium-ion batteries might soon provide a less expensive, viable alternative to lithium-ion batteries. The new technology also would help solve material sustainability issues by alleviating the mining of lithium - a diminishing resource.

Sports performance tracking for elite level athletics teams

Data-basing movement in sport, fitness and healthcare using precision location technology and unique cross platform software for sensor based systems.

Researchers blaze new ground in wireless energy generation

Researchers are one step closer to wirelessly powering the world using triboelectricity, a green energy source.