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Getting into our heads

Our home in the vast expanse of space

How flexi are your electronics?

From rubbish to rich resources—changing the way we look at waste is providing environmental and economic opportunities.

Carefully arranged mirrors concentrate sunlight onto a receiver that can reach up to 3,000°C.

Robots are already here, doing a massive amount of labour that underpins our industries.

Bionic eyes aim to restore a sense of vision, enabling people to once again see the light.

What does the future hold for battery technology?

Our vast use of batteries has given rise to the development of many different types.

What is it about the lithium-ion cell that gives it the edge over competitors?