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Flying car for the masses set for take-off

Fri, 24 May 2013 02:45:00 +0530

May 23 - New England aviation company Terrafugia has unveiled its latest conceptual version of a flying car. Unlike its current flying car, which is designed for pilots, the new design incorporates autonomous functionality, a move the company says will open up the skies to everybody. Ben Gruber has more.

Lab-made DNA used to tackle copper cable theft

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:46:00 +0530

May 22 - The organised theft of copper from homes and building sites has become a global problem in recent years, but German telecommunications giant Deutsche Telekom has struck back by marking their copper wires with so-called 'artificial DNA' to track down the copper's origin and even its thieves. Jim Drury has more.

Cheetah robot - a model of speed and efficiency

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:18:00 +0530

May 21 - The cheetah is not only the world's fastest land animal, it is also one of the most energy efficient, expending only what it needs to survive. It's that efficiency that engineers at MIT are working to emulate in a robotic cheetah, already clocked as the second fast robot ever developed. Ben Gruber reports.

Penitent Romanian hacker aims to protect world's ATMs

Mon, 20 May 2013 05:39:00 +0530

May 20 - A Romanian hacker serving a prison term for manipulating automated teller machines (ATMs) says he has invented a device that can make the world's cash dispensers impregnable even to tech-savvy criminals. Jim Drury reports.

Burglars beware - the hovering "home drone" will hunt you down

Mon, 20 May 2013 20:25:00 +0530

May 20 - Japanese security firm Secom has a warning for would-be robbers - keep your eye on the sky because a soon-to-be-launched security drone will track you down. The drone has been designed to fly to the scene of a break-in and wait until the perpetrator tries to leave. Rob Muir reports.

Technologists say apps can aid in Asia

Sun, 19 May 2013 19:27:00 +0530

May 19 - Tech innovators and app designers attending the recent "Apps For Asia - Redesigning Development" program in Uttar Pradesh, say technology holds the answer to many of Asia's poverty-related problems. The program was created by the Asian Development Bank and Microsoft to bring new solutions for improving the lives of millions across the continent. Jim Drury reports.

Sandy damaged high school wins its dream prom

Sat, 18 May 2013 01:17:00 +0530

Alicia Powell reports.

Rare diamond sells for $26.7 million U.S. dollars at auction

Fri, 17 May 2013 01:54:00 +0530

May 16 - An extremely rare Botswana-mined large diamond sets a new record at Christie's auction in Geneva. Sharon Reich reports.

Fat blasting routines get creative

Fri, 17 May 2013 01:57:00 +0530

May 16 - New exercise workouts allow you to mentally hit the surf, join the circus or go to space all while getting in shape. Sharon Reich reports.

Monument repairs finally finished

Thu, 16 May 2013 02:20:00 +0530

May 15 - Workers top off scaffolding at Washington Monument to make repairs to earthquake damage. Sharon Reich reports.