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1. Europe's first crewed spaceship on the horizon
The European Space Agency may convert its new space cargo ship for human use – but the first flights are likely a decade away
David Robson Thu May 15 17:33:00 BST 2008
Labelled: Breaking News
2. Ear-sensor could help athletes go for gold
The compact device feeds back body motion to hone sports performance – it might one day also help people recovering from injury or surgery
David Robson Thu Sep 13 13:16:00 BST 2007
Labelled: Breaking News
3. Body-sensing shirt could sharpen up your tennis swing
Clothing that can reveal exactly which of a person's muscles are active provides detailed feedback to sportsmen and women
David Robson Fri Jul 04 14:06:00 BST 2008
Labelled: Breaking News
4. Compressed web phone calls are easy to bug
A way to make internet phone calls use less bandwidth also makes them vulnerable to eavesdropping that can sidestep encryption
David Robson Thu Jun 12 17:25:00 BST 2008
Labelled: Breaking News
5. Nanoscale freighter hauls its first load
A tiny "monorail" that can creep along a nanotube track has shifted its first load, hauling a gold nugget a distance of 0.5 micrometres
David Robson Thu Apr 10 19:00:00 BST 2008
Labelled: Breaking News
6. Antarctic bulge could flood Washington DC
As the Antarctic ice sheet melts, the gravitational pull it exerts on surrounding water will lessen – it could spell bad news for US coastal regions, according to a new report
David Robson Thu Feb 05 19:00:00 GMT 2009
Labelled: Breaking News
7. Motion-capture system adds costume to the drama
Movie special-effects software that does away with restricting body markers can capture the ruffles of loose clothing as the subject moves
David Robson Thu May 29 10:51:00 BST 2008
Labelled: Breaking News
8. Laser scanner gives 3D view inside tumours
The new device could help doctors determine the boundary between cancerous and healthy tissue during surgery
David Robson Fri Dec 14 13:05:00 GMT 2007
Labelled: Breaking News
9. Artificial brain falls for optical illusions
AI software that misjudges colour in the same way as humans suggests that robots must inherit our flaws if they are to have our strengths
David Robson Fri Sep 28 00:01:00 BST 2007
Labelled: Breaking News
10. 'Crowd quakes' could be predicted by CCTV analysis
Software could be used to spot pressure waves in tightly-packed crowds before they are released in disastrous stampedes, researchers say
David Robson Fri Sep 07 13:09:00 BST 2007
Labelled: Breaking News
