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Optical coating provides indication of concrete stress

Radiopaque glue can seal wounds and guide surgery

Silica nanoparticles enhance recovery of oil

Last week's poll: Euratom action

Soft artificial heart completes initial trials in Swiss project

Ion thrusters that self-assemble from fuel have promise for small spacecraft

Liberty to acquire Tata pipe mills in Hartlepool

UK team spins strong and stretchy synthetic spider silk

New ceramic coating could have hypersonic applications

ESA and Graphene Flagship partner for space experiments

Printing technique gives perovskite solar cells a boost

Outstanding 3D images from flat surfaces