Fluorescent dye makes ‘invisible’ microplastics glow
Researchers at the University of Warwick develop a method to spot the smallest mircoplastic particles floating in the world's oceans; as small as the width of a human hair. Matthew Stock reports.
Israeli firm launches circulation-stimulating smart socks
Smart socks that provide continual treatment for those suffering from poor circulation in their legs have been created by an Israeli start-up. Elly Park reports.
AI system that spots guns in real-time video could help airport security
University of Granada (UGR) researchers have designed a computer algorithm that automatically recognises guns on video in real-time, as Jim Drury reports.
Driverless cars see in the snow
Chip maker Renesas is developing driverless cars in Canada that can navigate in the snow even when road markings aren't visible. Fred Katayama reports.
Wanna find Nemo? You may need SoFi the robotic fish
Scientists from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have created a remote-controlled robot that swims through coral reefs and schools of fish, using a fisheye lens to capture high-resolution p ...
Zuckerberg says Facebook made ‘mistakes’ on data
Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg apologizes for mistakes his company made in how it handled data belonging to 50 million of its users and promised tougher steps to restrict developers' access ...