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Human musculature

Soft gel could power robot muscles that grow stronger with a workout

22 February 2021

Our muscles get stronger when put under stress and now robot ones could do the same, thanks to a soft gel that becomes harder when exposed to vibration
electric car charging

Sharing your route in advance could cut electric car charging queue

18 February 2021

As electric cars become more popular, drivers face long waits to charge – but if they upload their planned route in advance, an algorithm can slash waiting times by 97 per cent

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