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Cyclists with anti-pollution masks

The best pollution masks for cyclists block half of bad particles

27 November 2018

A rigorous experiment that tested anti-pollution cycling masks in busy traffic found that some work better than others, and it all comes down to the design
Graphene generators could let you recharge a phone with your breath

Graphene generators could let you recharge a phone with your breath

23 November 2018

Water droplets in the air hold tiny amounts of electric charge that can be harvested by graphene – meaning your breath could power your gadgets

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