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Three-wheeled electric vehicle to launch at $12,000

Fri, 18 Aug 2017 15:33:00 -0400

Arcimoto's $12,000 three-wheeled electric vehicle prepares to launch. Jane Ross reports.

Enigma of 'Frankenstein dinosaur' solved

Fri, 18 Aug 2017 12:09:00 -0400

British scientists say the Chilesaurus, dubbed the "Frankenstein dinosaur", is the missing link between plant-eating dinosaurs, like Stegosaurus, and carnivorous dinosaurs, such as Tyrannosaurus rex. Jim Drury reports.

Scientists aim for stratospheric view of Monday's eclipse

Fri, 18 Aug 2017 10:49:00 -0400

A team of researchers is planning to stream Monday's U.S. solar eclipse live from the stratosphere. The scientists from Montana State University have partnered with NASA to send more than 50 high-altitude balloons up 80,000 feet to capture and livestream the solar eclipse as it crosses the country. Nathan Frandino reports.

Atlas V rocket launches communications satellite into space

Fri, 18 Aug 2017 09:18:00 -0400

After a 26-minute delay, an Atlas V rocket blasted off from Cape Canaveral's Kennedy Space Center on Friday morning, to deliver a Tracking and Data Relay Satellite into space. NASA says the satellite will provide "support critical space communication into the mid-2020s". Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

Russian 3D-printed satellite deployed in space for first time

Thu, 17 Aug 2017 12:34:00 -0400

Expedition 52 Commander Fyodor Yurchikhin and Flight Engineer Sergey Ryazanskiy begin a scheduled six-hour spacewalk outside the International Space Station, deploying a Russian 3D-printed satellite in space for the first time. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

New peptide could help fight drug-resistant 'superbugs'

Thu, 17 Aug 2017 04:02:00 -0400

Israeli scientists develop a peptide that could be used in antimicrobial medicines that could hold the key to treating infections in a post-antibiotic era. Amy Pollock reports.

Premier League soccer stars put wearable tech through its paces

Wed, 16 Aug 2017 13:08:00 -0400

West Bromwich Albion are one of a number of teams embracing wearable technology to help give them an edge over opponents. Matthew Stock reports.

SpaceX Dragon cargo capsule reaches ISS

Wed, 16 Aug 2017 09:49:00 -0400

A SpaceX/Dragon CRS-12 cargo craft reached the International Space Station early Wednesday morning, completing a two-day journey to the orbiting outpost. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

Lemurs offer vocal clues to human socialisation

Tue, 15 Aug 2017 05:58:00 -0400

Lemurs hum to help protect them from predators and increase their troop's social cohesion, says a new study that could offer clues to the history of human socialisation. Amy Pollock has more.

Shonda Rhimes deal latest in Netflix’s pricey spending spree

Mon, 14 Aug 2017 17:48:35 -0400

'Grey's Anatomy' creator Shonda Rhimes is taking her Shondaland production house to Netflix, another costly contract towards the streaming video company's goal of new media dominance.

Pothole-proof roads around the corner, say researchers

Mon, 14 Aug 2017 06:22:00 -0400

Swiss researchers are developing a way to stop potholes forming by injecting asphalt with iron-oxide nanoparticles that helps prevent cracks, as Matthew Stock reports.

300 x faster WiFi promised by light ray technique

Mon, 14 Aug 2017 05:58:00 -0400

Eindhoven University of Technology researchers say their prototype device can provide WiFi speeds hundreds of times faster than current commercial systems, using infrared rays of light. Jim Drury reports.

Nigerian innovator uses app to fight food waste

Fri, 11 Aug 2017 15:02:00 -0400

Oscar Ekponimo has created a web app that could beat hunger. Chowberry lets charities buy food approaching the end of their shelf life at a discount rate from stores and donates the food to disadvantaged communities. Roselle Chen reports.

Amazon looks to new food technology for home delivery

Thu, 10 Aug 2017 15:57:00 -0400

Amazon has looked into a new way of preparing food that would make home delivery easier and cheaper for the company.

Moroccan scientists develop machine that milks scorpions

Fri, 11 Aug 2017 06:16:00 -0400

Moroccan researchers design a 'scorpion-milking' device that safely and quickly extracts venom from the glands of the arachnid, with the aim of aiding cancer research. Amy Pollock reports.

Battery-free cell phone harvests ambient power

Wed, 09 Aug 2017 11:06:00 -0400

Engineers at the University of Washington in Seattle unveil a battery-free cellphone prototype that harvests power from ambient radio signals or light. Amy Pollock reports

Mouse study brings a healthier, longer life for humans a step closer

Tue, 08 Aug 2017 17:54:00 -0400

Middle-aged mice live about 10 to 15 percent longer and are healthier when they get an injection from the brain stem cells of newborn mice. Roselle Chen reports.

Mazda claims engine breakthrough

Tue, 08 Aug 2017 12:20:36 -0400

Mazda claims it has achieved a breakthrough in petrol engine technology that could cut consumption by up to 30 percent.

The meat-less Beyond Burger gets the fast-food treatment

Mon, 07 Aug 2017 18:37:41 -0400

BurgerFi, a small fast-food chain with more than 100 U.S. locations, is the first mainstream restaurant to put the plant-based Beyond Meat burger on its menu.

Dutch students grow their own biodegradable car

Tue, 08 Aug 2017 08:08:00 -0400

The first car with a biocomposite body structure has been built by Eindhoven University of Technology students. Jim Drury reports.

Robot arms controlled with feet

Mon, 07 Aug 2017 19:10:00 -0400

If you've ever needed an extra pair of hands, researchers in Tokyo, Japan might be able to help. Jane Ross reports.

New polymer "walks" in light

Mon, 07 Aug 2017 11:49:00 -0400

Scientists in the Netherlands and United States have developed a new polymer that can undulate and move itself forward under the influence of light. Elly Park reports.

Human waste becomes fuel for Kenya's urban poor

Mon, 07 Aug 2017 06:36:00 -0400

A company in Kenya is manufacturing briquettes from human waste and sawdust collected around Nakuru, a town in the Rift Valley region. Edward Baran reports.

Rivals no more? Netflix cozies up to cable companies

Fri, 04 Aug 2017 16:19:54 -0400

In an effort to stop cord-cutting, an increasing number of cable companies are including Netflix in their set-top boxes, resulting in what's so far proven to be a win-win for the once fierce competitors.

Toyota and Mazda join forces to build U.S. plant

Fri, 04 Aug 2017 11:10:32 -0400

Toyota and Mazda joining forces, announcing their plans Friday to build a $1.6 billion plant in the U.S. with a focus on developing electric vehicle technologies.

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