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Meet octobot: the octopus-shaped robot
This week, the first autonomous, octopus-shaped and entirely soft robot, nicknamed "octobot" has been invented.
Fruit extract dissolves kidney stones
Researchers have found a new way to treat painful kidney stones with the help of a citrus fruit's extract which stop the crystals from growing.
Patch beats off colorectal tumours
A patch that can shrink colon cancers might allow doctors to offer surgery-free therapies for the disorder.
Nom nom! Robot chews on plants
A mechanical masticator, or "chewing robot", has been developed that can provide a tie between tooth wear and extinct animal's lifespan.
Sniffing out the gases with E-nose
A new chemical sensor, or "electronic nose" has been developed that can spot even the tiniest amounts of gas, providing a new tool in the fight against terrorism.
Shampoo bottle empties out the last drop
A new, nano-coating can repel sludgy shampoo has been developed so every soapy drop slides easily out of the bottle and makes plastic much easier to recycle.
Solar jet on a record-breaking tour
Explorers André Borschberg and Bertrand Picard have been flying around the world with a plane called Solar Impulse inspiring people that green aviation is the future.
Holy smokes! Tobacco can save lives!
The team of scientists from Germany genetically modified tobacco plants to help produce a drug which fights malaria.
