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Scientists create the world’s first ‘synthetic embryos’ using mice stem cells. Without using sperm, eggs, or a womb, the researchers formed artificial embryos very similar to normal mouse embryos, growing placenta and the beginnings of a spine, brain, digestive tract, and beating heart.

Scientists turn a dead spider into a gripping robot. They called this new type of robotics ‘necrobotics’.

Chinese researchers developed a more efficient way to mass produce lab-grown meatballs. In addition, these meatballs have more protein and less fat than store-bought meatball dishes.

Researchers create microrobots made of bacteria that deliver and release drugs directly on the tumor. This cancer treatment is less invasive, less painful, and more effective.

Researchers from the University of Toronto grew a miniature model of the human heart’s left ventricle made of real muscle cells. It beats and pumps fluid like a regular heart.

A startup company creates algae-filled panels that could provide electricity and oxygen while absorbing carbon dioxide.

Solar Sal is the first solar-powered electric boat approved by the US Coast Guard to carry passengers. The boat is super quiet and can cruise all day using sunlight alone.

A British jet suit company successfully tested a jet pack that can fly paramedics where ambulances and helicopters can’t go. This year’s tests have demonstrated the vast potential of utilizing the suits to deliver critical care services.

Researchers developed a new material to build artificial muscles that are stronger and up to 10 times more flexible than natural muscles. The material can be used in new generations of robots, sensors, and wearable tech capable of mimicking human-like motion and abilities.

Innovations in self-repairing materials might make self-healing cars a reality one day. In fact, Lamborghini and MIT are teaming up to make their self-healing car concept a reality by 2030.