Blind athlete runs desert marathon unassisted using smartphone app

Blind athlete Simon Wheatcroft teamed up with IBM to develop eAscot; a smartphone app that's helping him run ultra-marathons unassisted around the world. Matthew Stock reports.

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Exercise plus electro-stimulation boosts calorie burn, study says

A high-intensity workout coupled with electro-stimulation can help burn up to 30 percent more calories, according to a recent study. Holly Rubenstein reports.

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Belgian scientists turn urine into drinking water

A team of scientists in Belgium have developed a solar-powered machine which turns urine into drinking water and fertilizer.

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Belgian scientists turn urine into drinkable water

A team of scientists from Belgium build a machine that turns urine into drinkable water and fertilizer using solar energy, a technique which could be applied in rural areas and developing countries. Liane Wimhurst.

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Critics urge FDA rethink on stomach-draining weight loss device

Critics of a newly approved weight loss device that uses a tube inserted into the stomach to drain food after a meal say it could lead to dangerous eating disorders. Advocates argue it's a less invasive option to bariatric surgery and a powerful new weapon in the global fight against obesity. Ben Gruber reports.

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Shape-changing cellphones could be the future

A prototype modular interactive device called Cubimorph could herald a future where gamers can transform their phone into a games console or a variety of other electronic devices. Jim Drury reports.

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Pepper, a human-like robot, released in Taiwan

Taiwan becomes one of the first markets outside of Japan to launch Pepper, a human-like robot that is said to be the world's first personal robot that can read emotions.

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Gun smart lock prevents unauthorized firearms use

A group of military veterans from Israel-based start-up Zore have created a firearm safety device to prevent the unauthorized use of a gun. Roselle Chen reports.

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Spider silk puts new spin on violin design

A prototype violin with strands of silk from the Australian golden orb spider embedded within could lead to new ways to customize instruments.

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Spider silk puts new spin on violin design

A prototype violin with strands of silk from the Australian golden orb spider embedded within could lead to new ways to customise instruments.

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