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Medical & healthcare

RoboDesk brings mobile devices closer to their owners

Intelligent robot project aims at security and care applications

Gel-based speaker shows potential of ionic conductors

Metal oxide wire tips provide perfect surface for bone growth

Ultrasonic device diagnoses disease in 30min

Sensor could aid weight loss through acetone assessments

Magnetised carriers help steer stem cells to therapy sites

Injectable sponge delivers controlled release of drugs

Govt awards £85m to robotics and energy storage research

York microscopy technology could aid drug and energy research

EU and industry commit over €22bn to innovative projects

Method makes metallic alloys at low cost using less energy