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In vivo feasibility study of humanoid robots in surgery

A systematic evaluation shows that contemporary humanoid robots can perform laparoscopic surgical tasks through teleoperation, highlighting both their promise and key technical challenges before clinical deployment.

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A targeted ligand anti-solvent is incorporated into an anion-rich ether-based electrolyte and used to achieve lithium metal batteries with a long cycle life, high energy density and high capacity retention.

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Could this mysterious disappearing organ hold the key to longevity?

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Africa’s response to this Ebola outbreak shows how to shape global health

Could this mysterious disappearing organ hold the key to longevity?

‘Climate free fall’: why the biggest risk to our economies is yet to be recognized

Mathematics formula found on Maya wall rivals insights of ancient masters

How voluntary work can boost your career in science

This microbiologist endured a four-year court battle over COVID-19 tests

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DNA-shredding CRISPR enzyme takes aim at cancer cells

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Regenerating people–nature relationships to counter biocultural erosion in the Amazon

Volcanoes and wildfires contributed to increased stratospheric humidification

Breast cancer driver genes found by screening chromosome aberrations in vivo

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Perovskite–organic tandem solar cells with a photo-transformable stabilizer

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