Using The Force? No, it's an Apple Watch flying this drone

A Taiwanese technology research team has found a way to pilot drones and manipulate light using gestures from an Apple Watch. Joel Flynn reports.

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Understanding Hajj crowds could help stop another crush

Studying crowd psychology could help prevent disaster at densely-packed events such as the Hajj, say UK researchers. Jim Drury reports.

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Camera trap system could help fight against poaching

A camera system designed to track wildlife and trap poachers in conservation areas could help protect some of the world's most endangered species, according to the Zoological Society London and their co-developers.

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App differentiates a baby's crying sounds

A Taiwanese research team has invented a new mobile application designed to differentiate between the varying sounds a baby makes when crying. Nathan Frandino reports.

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3D printing process brings art to blind people

A 3D printing process transforms classical artwork like Leonardo Da Vinci's "Mona Lisa" into a tactile work of art, enabling blind people to experience masterpieces through touch.

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Smart wheelchair moves by dummy sucks

A Spanish foundation has invented a wheelchair to enable severely disabled children to explore and interact with their environment, as Liane Wimhurst reports.

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HyQ2Max - the robot you can't keep down

A powerful four-legged robot can get back on its feet after being knocked over; demonstrating the robustness needed for hazardous search and rescue missions. Matthew Stock reports.

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Santa's reindeer helpers captured on film

A unique look at Santa Claus's most famous helpers has been provided by the Norwegian Institute of Nature Research, which attached cameras to the necks of reindeer to record stills and video as they went about their daily lives, as Liane Wimhurst reports.

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Ding dong wobbly and bright

Colourful images showing the vibration of church bells ringing have been released ahead of Christmas, a time when they are traditionally rung in predominantly Christian nations. Jim Drury reports.

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Helping people walk with 3D printing

A British couple believe they've found a way to revolutionise the orthotic support industry using 3D printing, potentially helping up to 100 million people globally. Joel Flynn reports.

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