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Dummy mummy makes childbirth safer
A doll that gives birth could revolutionise the way maternity doctors and nurses are trained. The birthing simulator is a life-size dummy whichA doll that gives birth could revolutionise the way maternity doctors and nurses are trained. The birthing simulator is a life-size dummy which
Hydrogen-powered drone could be game-changer
A UK company says it has developed what could be a game-changer in drone tech. While it may not appear different from commercially-available UAVsA UK company says it has developed what could be a game-changer in drone tech. While it may not appear different from commercially-available UAVs
EU-wide emergency call system in cars to save lives
By April 2018 all new car models sold in the EU will have to be equipped with an eCall – an automatic emergency call system. Slovenia is the firstBy April 2018 all new car models sold in the EU will have to be equipped with an eCall – an automatic emergency call system. Slovenia is the first
Drone deliveries fight HIV infection in rural Africa
Unicef along with the Malawi government are leading a trial based on the use of drones to reduce waiting times for HIV test results in infants livingUnicef along with the Malawi government are leading a trial based on the use of drones to reduce waiting times for HIV test results in infants living
'Little Ripper' drone to spot sharks and save lives in Australia
Currently being tested in Australia is the 'Little Ripper Lifesaver', an emergency response drone designed to spot sharks and aid swimmers in distress.Currently being tested in Australia is the 'Little Ripper Lifesaver', an emergency response drone designed to spot sharks and aid swimmers in distress.
Starship Technologies trial robot delivery system in Greenwich, London
The Starship Enterprise, Starship Troopers now Starship Technologies, the company launched by the co-founders of Skype, is hosting trials of its self-driving delivery robots in Greenwich, London.The Starship Enterprise, Starship Troopers now Starship Technologies, the company launched by the co-founders of Skype, is hosting trials of its self-driving delivery robots in Greenwich, London.
Timelooper time travel coming to a city you think you know
Thanks to a new virtual reality app users can visit some of London’s historic buildings and miraculously travel back in time to experience theThanks to a new virtual reality app users can visit some of London’s historic buildings and miraculously travel back in time to experience the
Meet the two young Jordanians running world's largest Arabic website
The website Mawdoo3.com has had a meteoric rise, but many outside the Arabic-speaking world have not yet heard of it. Some 17.1 million peopleThe website Mawdoo3.com has had a meteoric rise, but many outside the Arabic-speaking world have not yet heard of it. Some 17.1 million people
Extreme weather: dealing with the consequences
Reacting adequately to extreme weather can be crucial to saving lives and limiting damages to roads and infrastructure in general. In Porvoo, nearReacting adequately to extreme weather can be crucial to saving lives and limiting damages to roads and infrastructure in general. In Porvoo, near
Dutch team unveils sleek solar-powered bike
A Dutch startup has teamed up with a group of engineering students to develop a prototype for a new electric bike that charges itself using solarA Dutch startup has teamed up with a group of engineering students to develop a prototype for a new electric bike that charges itself using solar
Connective technology - coming to a home near you
Hi-tech experts anticipate the trend in connective technology to spread into our homes and daily lives via various applications. According to techHi-tech experts anticipate the trend in connective technology to spread into our homes and daily lives via various applications. According to tech