Brain scans to catch child depression before it starts

Researchers at MIT's McGovern Institute are using the latest advances in brain imaging to identify children at high risk of depression before the debilitating and sometimes deadly disorder sets in. Ben Gruber reports.

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Yahoo to cut jobs, trim losses

Yahoo reported a $4.4 billion loss for the last quarter and announced a plan to cut 15 percent in its workforce.

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Beard bacteria could lead to new antibiotics

New research reveals that beards contain microbes that can kill bacteria; which could potentially be used to develop new antibiotics. Matthew Stock reports.

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New material could make NFL helmets safer

With the Super Bowl just days away, a UK company believes its new 3D-printed material will make footballers' helmets of the future safer. Jim Drury reports.

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Sharpshooting spray system cuts crop chemical use

An automated spray system that shoots a targeted droplet on to a crop with pinpoint accuracy aims to cuts use of chemicals in agriculture by more than 99 percent. Matthew Stock reports.

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Bonsai trees 'float' using magnetic levitation

Japanese start-up 'Hoshinchu' creates floating bonsai trees by harnessing the power of repelling magnets to make the miniature plants levitate. Rough cut. (No reporter narration.)

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New polymer with shape memory

Chinese scientists develop a polymer with built-in shape memory that can morph into different configurations when heated. Sharon Reich reports.

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