Solar reactor converts both CO2 and plastic waste into useful products

Greenhouse gases and plastic waste are two of the biggest environmental problems the world faces today. A new reactor from Cambridge tackles both at once, converting CO2 and used plastic bottles into useful materials, powered entirely by sunlight.

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Lightyear previews $40K everyman solar EV with 500 miles of range

The solarized Lightyear 0 might be the world's most impressive EV, but at close to US$270,000, it's also prohibitively expensive. The Lightyear 2 promises the same style of aerodynamic, solar-boosting capability in a package priced for the masses.

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Why is obesity more deadly for men than women?

New research is shedding light on the mechanisms underpinning why men are much more likely to die from obesity-related diseases compared to women. The animal study suggests inflammation-associated processes are more prevalent in the fat tissue of men.

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First space mission launched from British soil fails to reach orbit

Britain's attempt to launch its first orbital rocket in over half a century and the first from UK soil failed today as the second stage of the mission's Virgin Orbit rocket malfunctioned due to an undisclosed problem.

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SentiV robot inspects crops by rolling its way through fields

When we think of agricultural robots, we tend to picture things that pick produce or apply chemicals. The SentiV is different, though, in that it's designed to check crops for problems while autonomously wandering the fields.

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Pininfarina-designed Holon “people-mover” EV set to enter service

Italian design house Pininfarina is usually associated with supercars such as Ferraris. Now, however, the company has teamed up with Austrian mobility firm Benteler to produce an autonomous electric shuttle known as the Holon.

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Study suggests hair follicle transplants could eliminate scars

Unlike normal skin, scar tissue doesn't contain any hair follicles. New research now indicates that when such follicles are transplanted into scar tissue, that tissue changes to become much more like uninjured skin.

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Matter interoperability tops Amazon’s CES 2023 IoT announcements

Car voice assistance, navigation and the Matter standard top Amazon’s CES 2023 announcements. Plus, how far are we into the age of robots powered by ambient computing? Image: elenabsl/Adobe Stock…

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