Now playing Next Mobility This new bus-train vehicle is as happy on the road as it is on rail The versatile innovation, known as a "Dual Mode Vehicle" is the first of its kind in commercial operation in the world. 27/12/2021
Now playing Next Mobility These are some of the mobility stories that moved us in 2021 COVID hasn’t stopped engineers, planners or space explorers from using their imagination to push the boundaries of how we can transport ourselves. 27/12/2021
Now playing Next Health news Here’s how scientists and engineers fought COVID in 2021 Vaccines weren’t the silver bullet ending the pandemic we all hoped they would be. The search continued in 2021 for new technological ways to combat COVID. 22/12/2021
Now playing Next Tech News Could robots be better at restoring historical treasures than humans? A team of researchers in Italy are exploiting an intelligent robotic system to process, match and physically reconstruct frescoes and other shattered artefacts from Pompeii. 21/12/2021
Now playing Next Focus Kazakhstan celebrates 30 years of independence IN PARTNERSHIP WITH GOVERNMENT OF KAZAKHSTAN Kazakhstan is marking 30 years of independence. In celebration, politicians and international experts gathered in the capital Nursultan for the "Leadership. Stability. Progress" conference - which focused on the experience of state building in independent Kazakhstan. 17/12/2021
Now playing Next Health news French eye doctors take essential services on the road to rural areas This Winter, the ‘Tom’ Lorry, short for “mobile tele ophthalmology”, is bringing sorely needed tele-consultations to remote parts of France which have been deserted by private ophthalmologists. 17/12/2021
Now playing Next no comment Pilgrims get a lift with robotic suit in development by Japanese university and airline A Japanese university and airline company have held a feasibility study of a robotic suit designed to assist with walking. It was conducted in Shikoku, southwestern Japan, which is home to a famous traditional Buddhist pilgrimage. 14/12/2021
Now playing Next Partner content What is an NFT? PARTNER CONTENT PRESENTED BY DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM AND COMMERCE MARKETING DUBAI Sci-tech looks at the rapidly growing industry of NFTs and why some are selling for millions. 13/12/2021
Now playing Next Tech News What does Meta’s Horizon Worlds metaverse look like? It is the first attempt at releasing a product since its rebrand from Facebook and is in line with CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s vision of the “metaverse”. 10/12/2021
Now playing Next Tech News Wikipedia creator's computer and NFT up for auction at Christie's Fancy treating yourself with the first historical modification of a Wikipedia page? It's now possible… as an NFT. 09/12/2021
Now playing Next Tech News A new ‘bird’ robot from Stanford engineers takes to the skies Taking cues from the animal kingdom, the team from Stanford University developed a robot with bird-like claws that can catch objects and balance itself on any surface. 09/12/2021
Now playing Next Tech News School kids in Gaza City are getting lessons from a robot teacher The bot assistant is the “first of its kind” in the Palestinian enclave which has been under blockade since 2007. 03/12/2021
Now playing Next Tech News This hi-tech sleeve could help you understand any foreign language The device works by converting text into sound files that are then expressed in the sleeve via speakers. 02/12/2021
Now playing Next Mobility Driverless 'robotaxis' begin taking fares on the streets of Beijing For now, a taxi firm employee will supervise the trips but the project's backers are hopeful the fleet will be fully autonomous in the coming years. 30/11/2021
Now playing Next no comment Famed Hermitage Museum stages virtual NFT exhibit V1 This is 'The Ethereal Aether', an exhibition held by Russian State Hermitage Museum. 26/11/2021
Now playing Next no comment Seoul trials robot teaching assistants in nursery schools The "Alpha Mini" is just 24.5 centimetres tall and can dance, lead sing-a-longs, recite stories and even teach kung-fu moves as children mimic its push-ups and one-legged balances. 25/11/2021
Now playing Next Mobility US law mandates that carmakers integrate anti-drink driving technology The federal law will require new cars to incorporate breath sniffing sensors and finger-scanning detectors to prevent drink-driving. 20/11/2021
Now playing Next Home Flush with success: Are these the most bizarre toilet innovations? There is no shortage of ideas when it comes to innovating the humble privy. Here’s our top five on World Toilet Day. 19/11/2021
Now playing Next Tech News Euroviews. Banks and fintechs: A common purpose key to a successful partnership Wise, one of Europe's largest fintechs, explains how banks and fintechs can create a mutually beneficial and successful partnership. 15/11/2021
Now playing Next Partner content Rethinking urban mobility: Next generation of CityAirbus PARTNER CONTENT PRESENTED BY AIRBUS Airbus Helicopters is building cleaner, cutting edge transportation solutions for the urban mobility market. 13/11/2021