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US researchers develop technique for printing flexible metal circuits

Non-invasive blood glucose sensor may reduce pain for diabetics

Hydrogel manipulated into 3D forms for use in soft robotics

Reaction Engines start work on US high-temperature airflow test facility

Nanoscale fabrication techniques enable creation of “artificial graphene”

US team etches bacteria killing nano spikes on stainless steel

Nanoscale device could create new chemicals and speed up electronics

Battery based on metallic lithium claimed to treble electric vehicle range

Simplified technique deposits magnetic iron oxide onto gold nanorods

Group hails technique for 3D printing strong and ductile stainless steel

UK project aims for combined PV and solar thermal system

Fusion factory: assembling Iter, the most complex machine ever built