Sunflower pollen may find use in a better, stronger 3D-bioprinting ink

When it comes to the 3D bioprinting of replacement body parts or other implanted items, the material that's used needs to be strong yet flexible, and also biocompatible. According to new research, sunflower pollen may be the way to go.

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How iPad, iPhone and Mac users can tap the power of Microsoft’s Power Apps

All the benefits of Microsoft's low-code platform Power Apps, which help refine workflows, improve reporting and encourage collaboration, are available to Apple users. Illustration: Lisa Hornung/TechRepublic More about Apple Imagine…

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3 sectors where changing customer demands are accelerating digital transformation

Digital transformation projects are speeding to keep pace with changing customer needs, a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are three areas to expect transformation to grow. Image: Olivier…

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Self-powered Trailerduck takes the weight off of bicycle deliveries

Cargo bicycles may indeed be a green option for making urban deliveries, but they can only carry moderately sized loads. The Trailerduck lets bikes haul much more cargo, by matching its power and steering to that of the bike that's towing it.

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“Farmscraper” combines office skyscraper with hydroponic farm

Greenery covered skyscrapers have become commonplace in recent years, but what if they could also be used to grow food? Such is the thinking behind the "Farmscraper" by Carlo Ratti Associati, which the firm says could feed up to 40,000 people a year.

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Wearable device detects a wider-than-ever range of airborne toxins

While wearable sensors can detect airborne toxins in the user's environment, any one device can usually only identify a few such substances. A potentially much more useful new sensor, however, can reportedly detect over 100 at once.

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