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Energy & environment

Magnetic nanoparticles pull oil from well production water

Rechargeable battery technology promises to extend range of electric vehicles

Smart cement mixture turns buildings into batteries

Last week’s poll: improving plastics recycling

Energy storing 3D-printed materials mimic eagle’s grip

Powering tomorrow’s bomb disposal robots

Treatment system selectively removes toxins from water

Satellite system aims to improve forecasting of extreme weather

Manufacturers challenged to rethink plastic food packaging

New 3D printing method gives boost to lithium-ion batteries

AVID joins R&D team developing battery storage for off-highway machinery

Cambridge team discovers material with potential for faster charging batteries