Hypersonic rocket engine could revolutionise space flight

British company Reaction Engines are developing an air-breathing rocket engine that utilises both jet turbine and rocket technology. Matthew Stock reports.

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Japanese scientists create touchable holograms

Japanese scientists create touchable holograms, believing this could contribute to architecture and medicine. Jim Drury reports.

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Walk-Man the humanoid walks tall

Walk-Man is an advanced humanoid robot built to replace humans in emergency situations. Matthew Stock reports.

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Unlocking the pineapple's secrets

The pineapple, enjoyed by people world-wide in slices, chunks, juice, piña coladas, and Hawaiian pizza, is finally giving up its genetic secrets. Ben Gruber reports.

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Drug driving suit mimics taking the wheel stoned

Automakers Ford have joined forces with German scientists to create the Drug Driving Suit. It's a costume containing padding, weights, and goggles, and designed to show young drivers the potential effects on them of taking illegal substances before getting behind the wheel. Jim Drury reports.

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Mood sensing robot unveilied in Beijing

A humanoid robot that can gauge mood is the hightlight of the World Robot Exhibition in Beijing. Sharon Reich reports.

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Wearable tech to decode sign language

Biomedical engineers are developing a wearable technology capable of sensing the muscle movements used during sign language and translating them into English speech. Ben Gruber has more.

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Bezos rocket successfully lands after space flight

Blue Origin, the company founded by Amazon's Jeff Bezos, releases video showing its new rocket taking off and then landing safely in West Texas. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Automatic border clearance could help airport authorities

French industrial engineers have created digital devices that could be used as additional border police. Jim Drury reports.

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Scientists on quest for friction-free oil

BP is using molecular science to create new fuels and lubricants to reduce engine friction that in turn leads to CO2 increases. Matthew Stock reports.

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