Crash-test cockroaches inspire wall-climbing robot

The cockroach's ability to quickly switch from walking on the ground to climbing a wall is helping scientists develop fast-reaction robots able to change direction and climb over obstacles without relying on complex and expensive sensors. Matthew Bell reports.

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Blue lighting induces relaxation, say Spanish researchers

Blue lights are used in police cars, ambulances, and fire engines, to grab our attention. But far from causing stress, as you might assume, blue light could be used to treat acute stress, say Spanish researchers. Jim Drury reports.

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'TruthBrush' knows when your technique needs a check-up

The humble manual toothbrush has been turned into a sensor-packed monitoring tool to help developers design the 'perfect' toothbrush. Matthew Stock reports.

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Atlanta's government works to resolve a cyber attack

Atlanta is still struggling with the fallout from a major ransomware attack that continues to snarl the city government's computer system, nine days later.

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Atlanta struggles with a crippling cyber hack

Atlanta is still struggling with its ability to collect online payments of bills and fees, days after a ransomware attack snarled the computer system of Georgia’s capital city. Havovi Cooper reports.

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Uber settles with family of victim in self-driving car crash

The family of a woman killed by an Uber self-driving vehicle in Arizona has reached a settlement with the ride services company, ending a potential legal battle over the first fatality caused by an autonomous vehicle.

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VERBATIM: In defense of self-driving cars

In a Reuters Newsmaker, Toyota CEO Jim Lentz said while self-driving cars could kill hundreds of people in testing, but more lives will be saved in the long-run.

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