Polish firm says blood-sucking leeches in demand
A Polish leech exporting company says demand for the creatures is growing, for both medical and other purposes. Edward Baran reports.
Toe-tapping smart shoes send Morse code messages
Boots with sensors in embedded in the toe-cap allow the wearer to tap out a Morse code-style message. They're designed to improve worker safety in remote, dangerous or noisy workplaces. Matthew Stock ...
Freezing ‘wacky’ weather could become more frequent event
The 'wacky' weather freezing western Europe could become a more frequent event according to climate scientists studying the polar regions, as Stuart McDill reports.
I ain’t afraid of no Pokemon: Ghostbusters goes AR
Visitors to Mobile World Congress in Barcelona this week try out a demo of augmented reality (AR) game Ghostbusters World, due for release this year. Matthew Stock reports.
Walkie wearables – the fitness tracker for dogs
The latest wearable devices have been showcased at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, as designers attempt to breath new life into a flagging market. As Ivor Bennett reports, one Finnish company is h ...
Cute social robot could be your new best friend
Korean start-up Circulus hopes its cute and sociable robot called piBo will be your new best friend. Matthew Stock reports.