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Medical & healthcare

Drone trial to cut delivery time of chemotherapy

The soft flexible device bends and stretches with the body, without the need for bulky, rigid hardware

Wraparound implant relieves pain on demand

AI system that mimics human gaze could detect cancer

Proof-of-concept rendering (left) and photo (right) of the prototype of the new microfluidics-enabled soft robotic prosthesis for lower limb amputees

Microfluidic-based soft robotic prosthetics promise relief for amputees

Automated eye screening

Deep learning algorithms deployed on mobile devices to screen for eye disease

A close-up of the smart implant for spinal fusion surgery created by the iSMaRT Lab

Meta-tribomaterials add sensing capabilities to spinal implants

Spiralite ductwork

Comment: rethink ductwork materials for better air and reduced emissions

No safe spots from COVID-19 on trains

‘SMART suit’ set to improve quality of life

Modular 3D printed microfluidic system

3D printed system for stem cell manufacturing

Comment: Sir Patrick Vallance and Prof Peter Guthrie on engineering a balance between ventilation and insulation

Graphic shows how the retractor lifts the abdominal wall

Low-tech solution could expand surgery in low-to-middle income countries