Scientists image 3D DNA structure in living human cell

Scientists in California have revealed for the first time the three-dimensional structure of DNA in living human cells. Jane Ross reports.

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3D brain surgery simulator gets Hollywood treatment

Neurosurgeons have teamed up with Hollywood special effects artists to design a 3D simulator for practicing brain surgery. Vanessa Johnston reports.

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Ship-mounted module filters ocean plastic pollution

New hybrid turbo-machinery system is designed to consume small plastics which are polluting the oceans. Matthew Stock reports.

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Hackers scour voting machines for security flaws

Election security is the talk of this weekend's DEF CON event in Las Vegas, where organizers have invited hackers to break into voting machines and databases to find security breaches that could be exploited to sway future election results.

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Google to train 10 million Africans in online skills

Google aims to train 10 million people in Africa in online skills over the next five years in an effort to make them more employable. The U.S. technology giant also hopes to train 100,000 software developers in Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa.

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Three-man crew docks at space station

A trio of astronauts from the United States, Russia and Italy docked at the International Space Station on Friday (July 28), a step toward boosting U.S. research projects aboard the orbiting laboratory. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Three-man crew launches to space station

A trio of astronauts from the United States, Russia and Italy headed for the International Space Station on Friday (July 28), a step toward boosting U.S. research projects aboard the orbiting laboratory. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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A walk down 'world's first smart street'

London unveils the world's first eco smart street incorporating the latest innovations in green energy technology. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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The probiotic pint that could boost the immune system

Researchers in Singapore invent a beer containing a probiotic bacteria that can improve gut health and boost the immune system. Edward Baran reports.

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Iranian hackers used female bait to lure targets- researchers

Hackers believed to be working for the Iranian government have impersonated a young female photographer on social media for more than a year, luring men working in industries strategically important to Tehran's regional adversaries, according to research published Thursday.

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