Bionic hand uses smart wires to mimic muscle fibres

Using bundles of shape-memory 'smart wire', engineers from Saarland University build a bionic hand that could eventually lead to new flexible and lightweight prostheses. Matthew Stock reports.

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Apple still minting money - Max Wolff

Max Wolff of Manhattan Venture Partners says even though Apple stock fell after its results, the stock is still a great investment short and long term. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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Back-up electric power "will save pilots' lives"

Back-up electric engine system for light aircraft could prevent around 600 accidents a year, say its creators. Spanish firm AXTER's hybrid design will also give turbo boost to tricky flying manoeuvres. Jim Drury has more.

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Hackers claim cheating site cheats customers

Hackers say they’ve caught AshleyMadison.com, a cheating website, with its pants down and are threatening to expose user data. Lisa Bernhard reports.

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Billionaire to spend $100M in hunt for alien life

Russian venture capitalist Yuri Milner announces a $100 million dollar investment to search for life on other planets.

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Pee Buddy helps women avoid dirty toilets

An Indian entrepreneur has devised a female urination product that helps women in India micturate while standing, thus avoiding any physical contact with unhygienic toilet seats. Jim Drury reports.

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Astronauts' skin gets thinner in space, scientists say

Scientists are trying to figure out what causes the thinning of astronauts' skin and how it could be prevented ahead of more lengthy voyages, including a manned mission to Mars. Matthew Stock reports.

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