The World's first bionic finger Source: Touch Bionics on YouTube

World’s first bionic finger unveiled
Patients with missing fingers could receive a motor powered prosthesis, called ProDigits.

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Electrical engineers fire quantum cascade laser at 120 watts
Output power of laser is a breakthrough and could have defence potential.

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Nano security
Nano-electric device detects hazardous liquids in luggage almost instantly.

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Making waves
Wave energy device is producing power for the National Grid.

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Flowers for bioethanol
Common flowering plant could help in bioethanol production.

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Resources going down the drain
Wastewater could be a valuable source of raw materials and energy.

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Safe as straw
Bale house passes fire test.

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Eco-friendly plastic
Engineers produce basis for non-polluting plastic.

Sunrise telescope Image: MPS/P. Barthol.

A bubbling mass
Telescope images the complexity of the Sun’s surface.

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Electric urban commuting
Converted electric car serves as a test bed for commuter studies.