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"Robonaut" takes on GM... and space

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:12:29 -0500

Feb 9 - NASA and General Motors have unveiled the "Robonaut 2", a humanoid robot designed to help humans manufacture cars on Earth, and make repairs in space. Julie Gordon reports.

iPad fuels 'widgetization' of media

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:17:01 -0500

Feb 5 - In his attempt to kickstart consumer demand for tablet devices with the iPad, Apple CEO Steve Jobs is also raising hopes of a new economic model for traditional media.

Poll position for Virgin racing car

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:32:01 -0500

Feb 3 - Virgin Racing has celebrated an early victory as the first all-new Formula One team to present a 2010 car, unveiling a machine designed like no other.

How to grow more renewable energy

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:34:58 -0500

Feb 5 - Researchers are trying to breed plants that could be better sources of renewable energy. A team at Aberystwyth University in Wales is looking improving yields of fast growing plants without increasing inputs such as fertilizers.

Ocean robots to explore mysteries

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:40:35 -0500

Feb 1 - Researchers at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego are developing swarms of miniature robotic ocean explorers that will help plug gaps of knowledge about key ocean processes.

New York company makes biodiesel

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:26:48 -0500

Feb 1 - A New York entrepreneur and environmental activist collects millions of liters of used cooking oil from restaurants to make clean-burning biodiesel fuel. Tara Cleary reports.

An alternative to stem cells?

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:56:42 -0500

Jan 29 - Researchers have succeeded in transforming ordinary skin cells in a mouse into fully functional neurons, a development that could have a profound impact on stem cell research. Ben Gruber reports.

Transparent goldfish offer clarity

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:10:41 -0500

Jan 29 - Researchers in Japan have developed a transparent goldfish designed to help in scientific research and education. In a country where animal dissection is controversial, the development is being seen as a breakthrough. Rob Muir reports.

Skiing robot tests science limits

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 11:21:24 -0500

Jan 29 - Ski enthusiasts can catch a glimpse of the latest technological innovation on the slopes of Slovenia, where a child-sized robot is making history and helping scientists simulate movement in virtual reality applications.

Solar solution to pollution

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 13:07:13 -0500

Jan 29 - Students in Manila have designed and built a solar-powered race car they hope will outshine competitors at next year's World Solar Challenge race across Australia.