Mood lighting for stress-free chickens

An energy efficient lighting system designed specifically for poultry farms emits a light spectrum adjusted for a chicken's retinas, helping to promote happy and stress-free fowl. Matthew Stock reports.

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Wireless mice leave billions at risk of computer hack, cyber security firm says

A cyber security firm looking to better patrol wireless traffic has uncovered a flaw that could potentially allow hackers to attack and take over computers using a wireless mouse connection. Ben Gruber reports.

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Genetic test aims to improve diabetes diagnosis

A cheap, fast, genetic test could help doctors more easily distinguish between type 1 and type 2 diabetes when diagnosing patients. Jim Drury reports.

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Europe's largest floating solar farm powers up

More than 23,000 solar photovoltaic panels floating on the surface of the Queen Elizabeth II reservoir outside of London are powered up to supply energy to a nearby water treatment plant. Matthew Stock reports.

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DNA data storage could last thousands of years

Scientists create a 'synthetic fossil' containing data written in DNA and capable of being preserved for thousands of years. Matthew Stock reports.

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A last-minute delay in Apple vs. the FBI

After creating a very public battle with Apple over the iPhone of the San Bernardino shooter, the FBI at the eleventh hour calling for a delay on the court hearing as it tries one more thing.

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Move over batteries, Dye Solar Cells are coming

New miniature sized dye solar cell technology developed by an Israeli company can be installed onto devices and charge them with indirect light, making batteries obsolete. Sharon Reich reports.

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