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‘Instant bubblewrap’ makes for soft planetary landings
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Shape-shifting robot forms from magnetic swarm
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Health
Pocket air monitor seeks out the causes of asthma
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‘Dark field’ X-rays reveal bodies in new detail
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Space
Corkscrew cups could keep space drinks flowing
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Technology
Cameraphone used to control computers in 3D
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Physics
Edible antifreeze promises perfect ice cream
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Health
Brain-controlled computer switches on in a heartbeat
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Carbon nanosheets promise super-fast chips
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Health
Google tool could search out hospital superbugs
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Robot jaws to get a human bite
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Earth
Cyclists’ cellphones help monitor air pollution
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