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Artists and scientists collaboration: learning from experience

“It's technology married with liberal arts, married with the humanities, that yields us the results that make our heart sing " said Steve Jobs. This philosophy inspired the FET-funded project FEAT, which is crossing the finish line

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Journey to the limits of nature: the rise of quantum computers

Our computers, even the fastest ones, seem today unable to withstand the needs of the enormous quantity of data in our technological society. That’s why scientists are working on computers using quantum physics, so much faster and powerful than conventional ones

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The recipe for graphene revolution? Sticky tape and playful scientists

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Smart fashion: what can clothes tell us about our health?

Artificial intelligence & IT

The computer screen that literally jumps out at you!

Imagine pulling objects and data out of the screen and playing with these in mid-air. Exciting new technologies, which allow users to change the shape of displays with their hands, promise to revolutionise the way we interact with smartphones, laptops and computers.

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