Radar tracking reveals how bees refine their flightpath

A study of humble bumblebees reveals how they hone their routes and improve their flightpath between flowers to save both time and energy, as Stuart McDill reports.

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Floating food could become future eating craze

Researchers at the universities of Sussex and Bristol have created TastyFloats - a prototype device that uses acoustic levitation to suspend tiny items of food and drink in mid-air. Jim Drury has more.

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Look into my eyes, baby

Making eye contact with a baby synchronises the adult and infant's brain waves according to British researchers, who say the link may aid communication and learning. Stuart McDill reports.

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Potential blood test for Alzheimer's shows early promise

Scientists develop a new blood test that can detect Alzheimer's 20 to 30 years before the first signs of its dreaded symptoms of memory loss. Elly Park reports.

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Scientists develop blood test to detect eight types of cancer

Researchers are hoping that a new cancer screening test will eventually be part of routine health check-ups as a way to catch the disease early. Vanessa Johnston reports.

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Mobility device turns any wheelchair electric

The IndieGo offers increased mobility and indepence for wheelchair users by turning their manual wheelchairs instantly electric. Elly Park reports.

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Nissan develops slippers that park themselves

Japan's Nissan Motor Co is displaying its self-parking slippers at its corporate headquarters in Yokohama, as Jim Drury reports.

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