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The Biggest Telescope in Space
A larg-scale astronomy project may reveal answers to big questions.
‘We Recommend This …’
The new ‘recommendation engine’, The Filter, is banking on its mathematicians and the foresight of its pop star backer.
‘Audioblogging’
Thanks to a new technology, ‘blogging’ and ‘micro-blogging’ will soon be joined by ‘audioblogging.’
The Jumping Robot
Space exploration may just have got a little easier with a jumping, rolling, robot.
New help for Depression
New algorithm may help prevent the onset of an illness that is difficult to recognise.
Hydrogen Located on Moon
Lunar ice mapping may help identify terrain for future Moon landings
Dinosaur teeth tell evolutionary story
‘Fang-like’ teeth reveal clue to dinosaur evolution.
2.7 Billion Year Old Discovery
A new technique reveals insight to earth’s early history.
Gorilla Talk Reveals New Insight
A new study in Gorilla communications may aid diagnosis of human communication disorders.
Eco Housing Experiment
A large scale housing project tests new technologies to make homes energy efficient
Music and Endurance
A new study reveals the relationship between music and stamina enhancement
Mini Robots
An innovative invention leads to cheaper robots for experiments.
Cloud Radar
New cloud radar beats balloons.
Smart Green Meter
A new meter may help encourage less wasteful energy consumption.
New conservation
Climate change means we will need to know more about how different species function in ecosystems
Electronic Paper
An electronic reader that’s easy to read and easy on the power.
I believe in yesterday
Psychologists use The Beatles songs to explore the role of music in ‘autobiographical memory’
Bioglass Bone Healing
A collaborative breakthrough in fixing broken bones and discovering the detail of how it works
The Naked Planet
A map of the earth as it’s never been seen has just been revealed, and it’s available for everyone.
Desert Plants
Gene research into a desert plant may ultimately offer new sources of fuel and food
Criminal Evidence
A new bullet-tagging technology means a ‘clean getaway’ for criminals may be a thing of the past.
Snake Power
The Anaconda is a new device that may help make wave energy a realistic option.
Interactive Live TV
The Olympic Games heralds a new technology that may change how we engage with television.
Genetics Milestone
New machines have massively accelerated genetic research.
The Bionic Hand
An award-winning prosthetic hand sets new benchmark for artificial limbs
Dry Washing Machine
A remarkable new washing machine could dramatically cut water waste
Self-repairing Aircraft
New technique that mimics nature leads to self-repairing aeroplanes
Red Hot Chilli Sensors
Oxford chemists develop new technique for testing chilli heat.
User-Friendship Software
The next generation of computers may also be our ‘friends’.
Location Based Search
A new online search technology promises relevant and personalised search results.
The perfect glide
New software shows that gliding is the key to winning at swimming
3D Colour X-rays
Detailed images of cancers and more sophisticated airport security are now on the horizon.
Sphere TV
An inflatable visual display system wows audiences.
Driverless bus
Catching a bus in the future could be as easy as stepping into a lift.
Virtual London
Fly from the Tower of London to Big Ben without leaving your desk.
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