Health
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First, blood: drone deliveries arrive in Africa, saving lives
In December 2016, Amazon released a promotional video showing viewers what it believes is a glimpse of the future. A…
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Investment in low-carbon tech for cities essential for climate change mitigation
The Coalition for Urban Transitions comprises 50 organisations, with significant funding from the UK Government’s Department for International Development. The…
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AI approach detects heart failure from single heartbeat
Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a chronic progressive condition that affects the pumping power of the heart muscles. As the…
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Tesla eyes German state as site for European Gigafactory By Ben Heubl
NRW, with its convenient vicinity to France and Benelux nations, was found to be an attractive suitor for Tesla’s location…
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Amazon’s Ring objected to ‘surveillance’ characterisation from police chief
In February 2018, Amazon acquired Ring – a home security company which sells connected video doorbells and other outdoor surveillance devices –…
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Fracking claimed to be less contaminating than conventional oil and gas
High-volume hydraulic fracturing, commonly known as fracking, injects water, sand and chemicals under high pressure into petroleum-bearing rock formations to…
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Lack of sleep and cyber bullying ‘more harmful than social media use’ to teenagers
The study, published in The Lancet Child and Adolescent Health journal, suggests that while frequent use of social media does appear to…
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Bosch tests 3D hazard displays in cars as MPs ponder hands-free phone ban
While 3D displays have been used for films in the past to enhance their entertainment value, a depth of field…
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Agricultural land is the best place for solar energy farms, study finds
The team from Oregon State University described the concept of co-developing the same area of land for both solar photovoltaic…
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Air pollution measures in New York State said to have saved 1,000s of lives
The researchers looked at a specific kind of pollution known as fine particulate matter, or PM2.5 – microscopic particulates that…
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