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Wednesday, September 9, 2015

Apple unveils larger iPad, new keyboard

Apple has unveiled a new, larger iPad with a full size virtual keyboard and a new physical keyboard. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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A really ‘smart’ robotic monkey

INTRO: A robotic monkey controlled with interface technology could give search and rescue machines of the future human intelligence. Ben gruber reports.
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New app lets users test cosmetics virtually

Using facial recognition technology and specialized algorithms, consumers can snap a selfie, scan a bar code on their phone and instantly know what they'll look like. Sharon Reich reports.
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Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Grow your own furniture in a field

A UK-based designer is training trees to grow into fully-formed pieces of furniture by guiding the branches around special moulds over a number of years. Matthew Stock reports.
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Monday, September 7, 2015

Smart phone ingredient found in plant extracts

Scientists in Germany develop a method for extracting from plants an element used in everything from smart phones to parking sensors for vehicles. Edward Baran reports.
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Low emission biogas also produces fertiliser

A new method of removing toxic hydrogen sulfide from biogas could revolutionise the renewable gas industry, says inventor Andrew White. Jim Drury went to meet him.
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Friday, September 4, 2015

Paralysed man voluntarily moves his legs in exoskeleton

UCLA scientists publish findings that show a paralysed man was able to voluntarily control his leg muscles and take steps in a robotic exoskeleton device. Jim Drury reports.
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