Teaching old dogs new tricks with 'smart harness'

North Carolina State University researchers have developed new technology designed to improve communication between dogs and humans. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Mood-changing wearable tech sets pulses racing

Doppel is a new breed of wearable device, one that its developers say can actually change the wearer's mood by delivering a tactile beat to their wrist. Matthew Stock reports.

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Vertical city in the Sahara planned

French architecture firm designs a sustainable vertical city to be built in the Sahara desert. Amy Pollock reports.

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Stick-on smart sensor offers hassle-free car hire

A small sensor stuck to the windscreen could spell the end of liability disputes if a rented car is damaged while on loan. Matthew Stock reports.

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NASA: Black holes make perfect lab for dark matter

NASA scientists believe the gravitational pull of black holes in the galaxy is causing dark matter to smash together at such high intensity that it's emitting gamma-ray light. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Male spider seen up close and personal

CT scans of the common male spider are showing the arachnid arthropod in unprecedented detail. Award-winning entomologist Professor Javier Alba-Tercedor produced the scans in his laboratory at the University of Granada. Jim Drury reports.

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Zoo giraffes take walking study in their stride

A Zoo-based study in southern England aims to unravel the mysteries of the giraffe's walk. Jim Drury has more.

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