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Using modified “CrazyFlie” drones, researchers develop a strategy for finding gas leaks more efficiently and without risk to human lives.
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Degradable microrobots could help deliver cells within the body
Researchers find the sweet spot between strength and biocompatibility in these tiny cell-carrying microrobots.
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A new true random number generator offers better encryption by taking advantage of a flaw in memristor memory devices.
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Tunable structural color images by UV-patterned conducting polymer nanofilms on metal surfaces.
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The idea of connecting all physical things together: let’s delve into how the Internet of Things is changing the world.
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