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A new system can detect and analyze molecules with very high precision and without needing bulky equipment. It opens the door to large-scale, image-based detection of materials aided by artificial intelligence.

A new research project will provide better calculation methods for sustainable fishing.

Europe’s new regulations protect user data. But they may also block information-sharing that affects health and safety.

The realisation of the first of five planned 3D-printed concrete houses will start this year in the Meerhoven neighbourhood in Eindhoven, being part of a new way of building homes.

A new anti-cancer drug may be effective against a wider range of cancers than previously thought.

Smaller than a grain of sugar, containers can lead benign bacteria safely through the gastric acid for release in the mucous membrane of the intestines.

Uber’s CEO announced a collaboration with École polytechnique to endow the Chair “Integrated Urban Mobility”.

Imagine if you could change the colour of your car to match your mood simply by tapping on your phone.

A student at TU/e is developing a special braille keyboard named ‘Tipo’, designed to help blind and visually impaired people.

People using brain-computer interface are more efficient when both human and machine are allowed to learn. Two tetraplegic users obtained the best performances at the international Cybathlon BCI.

Mixed forests are more productive than monocultures. This is true on all five continents, and particularly in regions with high precipitation.

Creation of a new central institute at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) that will link this focus with the engineering sciences and aims to transfer quantum systems into real-world applications more quickly.

The joystick by Foldaway Haptics brings the touchability to mobile devices, drones and to virtual reality controls.

A slice from a meteorite containing large diamonds comes frome a planetary embryo of a size between Mercury to Mars.

Drilling out a hole in the skull base has to be done with great precision and often takes many hours. Researchers have developed a surgery robot to take over the task.

École Polytechnique and Google France announce the creation of an International Academic and Research Chair in the field of artificial intelligence, to make Franfce a global leader.

Identification of the presence of a confining ‘cage’ in which a magnetic rope forms, causing solar eruptions. Based on this presence, a model can predict the maximum energy that can be released during a solar flare.

The days when Barbie thinks only about what to wear are over. Smart-Gurlz has designed a doll to teach young girls about computer programming.

Formerly home to industry giant Nokia, the country is now a leading player in mobile phone game apps. Here’s a look at what it will take to keep winning.

Germany’s auto industry is embracing the hottest technologies. The capital of Bavaria is driving the shift.