After Wednesday glitch, Russia launches first rocket from new cosmodrome

President Vladimir Putin watches the first rocket launch from Russia's new Vostochny cosmodrome in the country's Far East, after criticizing space officials for a failed attempt the day before. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Lebanese women design website to report sexual harassment in Beirut

'Harras Tracker' allows women to report locations where they have experienced or witnessed sexual harassment in Beirut

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4K solar flare footage captured by NASA

Mid level solar flare captured in 4K resolution by NASA. Jim Drury reports.

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Scanner could prevent Brussels-style attacks, says inventor

A non-invasive scanner that uses ultraviolet laser to spot small amounts of explosives could prevent terror attacks at transport hubs and stadia, says its British inventor. Jim Drury reports.

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Inside the race to create the driverless car

The battle to dominate the next generation of cars hinges in part on autonomous driving technology. Google has built a leading position - thanks not just to its tech expertise, but also its persistent lobbying.

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3D vision makes industrial robots friendly

Algorithms that can make a collaborative robot arm react to moving objects within milliseconds could mean a future where robots and humans work closer together on production lines. Jim Drury reports.

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Wingtra drone is helicopter-plane hybrid

The Wingtra aerial robot takes off like a helicopter but flies like a plane to complete autonomous data gathering missions or deliver a small payload. Matthew Stock reports.

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Battling cancer with light

Researchers have successfully prevented and reversed cancer in frogs by manipulating electrical signals in cells using light. Ben Gruber reports.

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Wind energy converter inspired by ancient boats

A bladeless wind energy convertor inspired by the sailing boats of Ancient Carthage is set to breeze past traditional turbines in terms of efficiency, according to its Tunisian developers. Amy Pollock reports.

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First tech IPO of 2016 has volatile start

High profile hacking has brought the spotlight on cyber security companies, but the latest security IPO SecureWorks, also the year’s first tech IPO, is showing it’s not an easy sell to investors.

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