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Retinal imaging can help spot potential health issues early on, allowing for preventive measures. Photo: Reuters
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Anticipating diseases through retinal imaging and genetics

A recent study found links between thinning of certain retinal layers and higher risks of eye problems, as well as conditions affecting the brain, heart, metabolism, and lungs

Researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology have developed a prosthetic arm that can help a wearer feel hot and cold. Screengrab: CAILLET/EPFL
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Innovative prosthetic limb device enables users to feel temperature differences

This video camera will let you see the world through animals’ eyes
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This video camera will let you see the world through animals’ eyes

Samsung is working on a range of health features to bolster products like the Galaxy Watch. Photo: Bloomberg
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Samsung races Apple to develop Blood Sugar Monitor that doesn’t break skin

The sewage solids are chemically processed to produce pure kerosene. Photo: Collected
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Jet fuel made entirely from human waste

Faster computers: First graphene semiconductor paves the way
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Faster computers: First graphene semiconductor paves the way

The capsule integrates a vibrating motor powered by a silver oxide battery. Once the outer layer is dissolved by stomach acid, the circuit is completed, triggering the vibrations. Photo: Collected
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Weight loss: MIT's ‘vibrating’ capsule shows promise

Currently, thousands of animals are used in the early stages of drug development worldwide, even though many drugs tested on animals may not show any actual benefit. Photo: Reuters
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3D-printed device could end animal trials for pharmaceuticals

This gelatin-reinforced cardboard foam has the potential to enhance the sustainability of packaging materials. Photo: Collected
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Eco-friendly foam to help make cargo shipping more sustainable

While RDEs show promise for revolutionising propulsion systems, passengers eager for faster transatlantic flights may have to wait a decade or more for practical implementation. Photo: Collected
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New engine design fuels hopes of supersonic aviation revival

The experiment saw the engine blast out a blue-and-orange flame 10-15 metres (30-50 feet) horizontally out of an open hangar door for around 10 seconds in the rural northern town of Taiki. Photo: Collected
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Udder-ly New Space Chapter! To the moo-n: How cow dung is fuelling Japan's ambitions

A laser beam is directed onto the skin of an individual's throat, capturing reflections to precisely measure the subtle movements of the main artery as blood circulates. Photo: Collected
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AI laser tech could give stethoscopes a run for their money

Representational image. Photo: Reuters
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Scientists develop non-flammable liquid fuel