Facebook's change-ups lead to drop in usage

Facebook has made a string of changes in its news feed, such as showing fewer viral videos, and that’s resulted in less time spent on the platform --50 million hours less every day.

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New tech turns movement into music

New technology that lets musicians control sounds using motion was centre stage at the National Association of Music Merchants' (NAMM) annual trade show. Matthew Stock reports.

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Cockroach study gives robot locomotion a leg-up

Cockroaches can boost their dynamic stability while scurrying at top seed, says new research, which could help future legged robots become better walkers. Matthew Stock reports.

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People-carrying robot to the rescue

Researchers in South Korea show off their people-carrying robot designed for rescue missions or helping people with disabilities. Stuart McDill reports.

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Brain-controlled robotic hand enhanced by sensory feedback

Scientists from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL) are developing a hand exoskeleton controlled by brainwaves which they say enhances performance of brain-machine interfaces.

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Star Wars inspired arm allows amputee to play piano

Amputee Jason Barnes plays the piano with a prosthetic arm that detects muscle movement in his stump using ultrasound technology and an algorithm to predict which metal finger he intends to use. Roselle Chen reports.

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Turtle's tumour treated with electrochemotherapy

Veterinary surgeons use electrochemotherapy to successfully treat a green sea turtle with fibropapilloma; a cauliflower-like tumour growth that develops as a result of a herpes-like virus. Matthew Stock reports.

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Chinese scientists break key barrier by cloning monkeys

Chinese scientists have for the first time cloned monkeys using the same technique that produced Dolly the sheep two decades ago, breaking a technical barrier that could open the door to copying humans. Jim Drury reports.

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Hydrogen smart box cuts emissions from cars

A 'smart box' that fits neatly into a car's engine bay promises to cut emissions by up to 80 percent and improve fuel efficiency, according to its makers. Matthew Stock reports.

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Blood analysis app could help snakebite victims

A fast, portable method to identify the species of snake responsible for human envenoming is being developed at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). Jim Drury reports.

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