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Manufacturers challenged to rethink plastic food packaging

Popcorn-powered robots could snack on variety of applications

Video of the week: Cabin made from upcycled materials and 3D-printed parts

Low-friction interface between layered materials has potential for wear reduction

3D-printed implants foster real bone growth

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

Magnetic surgical cement guides chemo drug delivery

Samsung ‘unbreakable’ display invokes YouTube ridicule

Cambridge team discovers material with potential for faster charging batteries

Optical components made by blasting craters into glass

Bioengineered heart ventricle has potential for therapy studies

Material formed from crab shells and trees could replace flexible plastic packaging