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The world’s loneliest tree sits on a remote New Zealand island 137 miles away from nearest companion

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Revealed: The world’s loneliest tree, which sits on a remote New Zealand island 137 miles away from its nearest companion It’s a 100-year-old pine on Campbell Island, 500 miles from New Zealand  Why it has not managed to reproduce is something of a mystery  Instead of growing in a conventional cone shape, it resembles a … Read more

How a companion robot can help children with chronic illness

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The companion robot, ikki, is portable and helps children to monitor their health and feel more engaged in the recovery process. (Image: ikkiworks) Technological advancements in the medical field are vital to improving the way patients receive care. In many cases, there is a need for more resources to be directed towards patient care. But … Read more