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Solar scientists gather to calibrate the sun's strength

The sun's strength changes with by location and time of day, affecting the energy output of solar panels. But researchers need a common reference.

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The latest aerospace innovations unveiled at the Paris Air Show

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Caractacus Potts and the mothers of invention in Venice

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Meet the robot designed to look after our elderly relatives

You're old, you live alone, maybe you lose your glasses a lot. So what do you need? Meet Zacharias the protoype robot.

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Takeaway: The robot clinician

You’re old, you live alone, maybe you lose your glasses a lot or you forget to take your medicine on time.

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An underwater kite built to harness tidal energy

Scientists are working on a prototype underwater kite to capture energy from tides in a sea inlet in Northern Ireland.

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Takeaway: deep green

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Preparing for the domestic rise of the robots

Automation is everywhere at annual robotics fest Innorobo in Paris.

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The robotics helping stroke patients regain balance

Re-learning how to walk normally is an essential part of rehabilitation, especially for patients who have suffered a stroke.

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Takeaway: the right balance

Re-learning to walk and gain balance are crucial for people who suffered a stroke.

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3D in the air

At Scladina cave in Belgium researchers are experimenting with ways to better study, protect and promote the archaeological site.

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Takeaway: 3D in the air

No GPS, reduced space, plenty of obstacles, artificial lights… What´s this drone doing at this prehistoric cave?

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Google to pay 306 million euros additional tax to Italy

Google's parent company - Alphabet - is to pay 306 million euros to settle a tax dispute with Italy covered 13 years up to 2015.

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'Plastic bag' artificial womb could save premature babies

Scientists have developed a pouch that mimics the environment of the womb and the functions of the placenta.

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Uber aims for flying taxi service by 2023

Uber stated ambitions to test a flying taxi service by 2020 to go into operation by 2023 at their inaugural Elevate Summit in Dallas, Texas.

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Trash to treasure: how can we extract valuable resources from production waste?

Greek scientists have developed a technology that allows them to obtain rare earth elements (REEs) from waste ore in an economical and environmentally friendly…