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Most Black Friday purchases soon end up as waste
The retail bonanza set to begin today, Black Friday, is expected to see more than half of shoppers buying electronic goods and almost a third purchasing clothes.
Decoding the fundamental mechanisms of human salivary lubrication
An interdisciplinary team of scientists led by the University of Leeds have uncovered the fundamental mechanism by which human saliva lubricates our mouth.
Professor Ian Hunter recognised with IEEE society’s Distinguished Educator Award
Professor Hunter has received a prestigious award for excellence in education within the field of microwave engineering and science.
AI-powered X-ray diagnosis technology awarded funding
A new artificial intelligence (AI) company founded by two Advanced Computer Science MSc graduates has received funding to further develop its technology.
Wireless signal prototype can help rescue workers ‘see’ inside collapsed or burning buildings
Engineers have developed a prototype drone-mounted wireless scanning system, which can fly up the outside of a high rise building and detect the whereabouts of individuals who may be trapped inside.