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Mobility

Ford deploys 'hands-free' driving in cars on UK motorways

Driving hands-free on the motorway is now possible in the UK.

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Europe’s space agency attempts ‘first of its kind’ assisted re-entry

The European Space Agency (ESA) estimates there are 2,000 defunct spacecraft among a total of 10,000 spacecraft currently in space, a majority of which enter the Earth's atmosphere in a natural - rather than controlled - way.

Tech News

Electronic 'noses' help sniff out forest fires in Germany

The sensors can detect the gases emitted during the earliest, phase of a fire, allowing a more efficient and faster intervention.

Health news

Berliners can get their party drugs tested at addiction facilities

The German parliament has passed a law enabling federal states to offer drug-checking projects in June.

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This ‘digital bakery’ 3D prints sweets and chocolates in any shape

Clients can custom-order sweets and chocolates in any shape: from cartoon characters to superheroes.

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NASA’s first humanoid robot is starting a new mission in Australia

NASA says knowledge gained from this mission will potentially be used for NASA’s Artemis missions and other Earth-based robotics objectives.

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Meet China's caregiver robot to help the future elderly and patients

The GR-1 humanoid will be able to carry patients from the bed to wheelchairs and help pick up objects.

Home

The heat-resistent drone that can find people trapped in wildfires

Current drones used to hoist fire hoses up tall buildings and drop fire retardants are made of plastics and cannot fly near a fire.

Health news

'Groundbreaking' new blood test could detect foetal abnormalities

Women in Denmark can now take a blood test to identify genetic foetal abnormalities in early pregnancy. But it has raised ethical questions.

Tech News

This VR suit could help you 'feel' things in the metaverse

The full-body suit can be moved by electric signals sent to it, or it can relay them to record exactly how it is being moved by the wearer.

Mobility

Paris Air Show 2023: Highlights from world's largest aviation fair

The Paris Air Show has returned to Le Bourget after a four-year hiatus because of COVID - and demand in the aviation industry is stronger than ever.

Nature

This nature reserve provides sanctuary for animals in the Amazon

A family of former cattle breeders has turned their patch of Amazon rainforest into an animal sanctuary.

Health news

Could this thermal dummy ‘ANDI’ help prevent heat-related illnesses?

Researchers hope to use the data to design solutions such as cooling clothes or backpack exoskeletons for cooling support.

Tech News

Meet the AI-powered security guard robot on patrol in Switzerland

The robot frees up a single human to patrol large outdoor areas that normally require significant staffing but at a lower cost, its creator says.

Health news

The prosthetic workshop helping wounded Ukrainians rebuild their lives

At the Unbroken National Rehabilitation Center in Lviv, more than 100 service members and civilians have been fitted with prosthetics over the past six months.

Health news

This early blood test could uncover the true cause of pregnancy loss

The study, which has had 1,700 women participants so far, is looking to detect the cause behind a lost pregnancy as early as five weeks gestation.

Health news

This flower-like electrode could make brain surgery less invasive

The flower-shaped device can fit through a small hole in the skull and then gently unfold to monitor the brain.

Mobility

Scotland sees the UK’s first self-driving local bus services

Five autonomous buses will ferry up up to 10,000 passengers a week along a 22.5 km route in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Health news

No ifs, no butts: The EU countries weighing a ban on cigarette filters

Health and environmental campaigners are calling for a European ban on cigarette filters, saying it would fight pollution and discourage people from smoking.

Home

Watch ‘Europe’s largest 3D-printed building’ come into shape

The 3D-printed building is expected to be completed by July and will house computer servers.

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