#Gadgets

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The science fact behind the science fiction

Our new kids' book helps kids engage with science and technology by looking at inventions that are somewhere between impossible and just around the corner.

Bio-Argo: getting deep with the Indian Ocean

Right now, out in the vast expanse of the Indian Ocean, one of our marine scientists is on a special mission. Equipped with a suite of state-of-the-art bio-robots, he's profiling the physical and biological makeup of the world’s third largest ocean in a way that’s never before been possible.

Taking remote control of your electricity

We've developed a new system that allows consumers to control high-drain devices remotely using a computer, smartphone or tablet.

5 ways high-tech light bulbs can brighten up your life

We take a look at five new types of lights bulbs that are bringing the sexy back into lighting.

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Is this the future of lighting?

Organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs) are an emerging technology that deliver bright, thin, highly efficient displays with excellent colour purity. They work by taking an organic material, either small molecules or polymers, and sandwiching them between two electrodes.

Comic of scientist saying Eureka after developing WiFi.

Pretty fly for a WiFi

In the '90s we came up with WiFi. These days, we're working with industry partners around the world to apply the technology to new challenges.

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It’s time to shower you with gifts!

To celebrate the recent release of the Oxijet shower nozzle, which we helped develop to cut your water usage while improving your perceived water pressure, we have a handful to give away.