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Jul 23

First healthcare device powered by body heat made possible with liquid-based metals Opens in new window

Researchers address battery-life concerns with a new material system that can power a pulse ox with bodyheat alone.

Jul 22

Development of ‘living robots’ needs regulation and public debate

Bio-hybrid robotics creates unique ethical challenges, say researchers

Jul 18

Sea slugs: what can we learn from them? Opens in new window

Studying Aplysia californica, or sea slugs, can tell us a lot about neuromuscular systems and open up avenues for more controlled animal experiments.

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