Classic 1965 Ford Mustang given self-driving abilities
Scientists from Cranfield University in the UK have teamed up with engineering firm Siemens to retro-fit a classic 1965 Ford Mustang with driverless technology, and have tested it on a racetrack at th ...
Japan’s flying ‘dragon’ robot changes shape mid-air
Tokyo researchers have developed a flying robot named DRAGON, able to twist and turn mid-air and fit through narrow spaces making it ideal for disaster rescue.
Mineral find may alter solar system theories
Unique analysis of meteorites that landed on Earth 470 million years ago in the Ordovician Period may require us to rethink the history and development of the solar system. Jim Drury reports.
Dogs’ behaviour towards food could shed light on human obesity
Fat dogs have a lot in common with overweight humans, including an interest in top quality food and an unwillingness to settle for second best, Hungarian scientists have found. Amy Pollock reports.
U.S. Army creates ‘third arm’ for soldiers
In the future, soldiers in combat may have a "third arm" to help ease their load thanks to engineers at the U.S. Army Research Laboratory. Vanessa Johnston reports. STORY: It's called "Third arm"...
Race to get quake warnings to Californians before the ‘big one’
With a catastrophic earthquake in California long feared, an early warning system is being tested on the west coast of the United States by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Jim Drury reports.