Snot-filled whale research takes flight

A robotic drone designed to collect spewing whale snot could potentially usher in a new hands-off approach to marine mammal research. Ben Gruber has more.

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Robot mother builds and improves its own children

Scientists from the University of Cambridge build a robotic 'mother' that designs and builds its own 'children', assessing them to improve the performance of the next generation. Matthew Stock reports.

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Atlas V launches Navy satellite into space

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V 551 successfully launches the U.S. Navy's fourth Mobile User Objective System (MUOS-4) satellite. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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20 km high space elevator tower planned

A revolutionary plan to build a 20 kilometre high inflatable structure to propel spacecraft into the atmosphere has been announced by Canadian company Thoth Technology. Jim Drury reports.

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Electric Swincar transforms off roading experience

An electric car that mimics a spider's movement makes it possible to drive off-road on tough terrain without noise or pollution. Rough cut. (No reporter narration)

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Deaf mice cured with gene therapy

Researchers in Boston have used gene therapy to successfully restore hearing in deaf mice. They say that for humans, the research could one day make conventional deafness technologies like cochlear implants, unnecessary and obsolete. Ben Gruber reports.

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Flameless gas stoves more efficient and cleaner, say inventors

Polish firm markets flameless gas stoves which it says are far more efficient and cleaner than open-flame models. Edward Baran reports.

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