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Electronics

Artificial 2D retina show potential for sight restoration and health monitoring

D-shaped design eradicates instabilities in high-power lasers

Paper-based biobattery uses bacteria to power IoT sensors

The world’s most wear-resistant alloy consists of platinum and gold

Nanocomposite coatings turn fabrics into pressure sensors

ASTERIA CubeSat becomes first to observe an exoplanet

Public WiFi could be used to screen bags for weapons and bombs

UK firm claims haptic VR surgery simulation can cost less than a cadaver

LIDAR looks inside fires to help measure structural collapse

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe heads for the Sun

Advance in contact printing could lead to bendable electronics

Mouthguard sensor measures lactate to improve performance of athletes