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Sewage-powered car end to dirty fuel
Nov 8 -A VW Beetle, powered by human waste has taken to the streets of England in an attempt to encourage sustainable motoring. It's Britain's first car to run on gas produced from sewage sludge. Stuart McDill reports.
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China turns to dirty, liquified coal
Nov 8 - Putting geostrategic and energy needs first, China is turning dirt-cheap coal into diesel and gasoline at high environmental costs. Tara Cleary reports.
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Foul odors foiled by nano-tech team
Nov 8 - Researchers at the University of Florida have created an odor killer they say is five times more effective than anything on the market, comprising of microscopic nano-particles that could be applied as a coating or spray. Ben Gruber reports.
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Wireless robot dives toward danger
Nov 4 - Researchers at York University in Canada have unveiled an underwater research robot designed to explore marine environments too dangerous for humans. Ben Gruber reports.
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Quiet Kennel hushes bonfire bangs
Nov. 4 - A new sound proof dog kennel which claims to keep 85 pecent noise out helps pets to stay calm during bonfire night.
Hayley Platt reports.
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Gaming goes hands-free
Nov. 03 - Microsoft launches its new Kinect motion sensing gaming system for its Xbox in time for the holiday season. Bobbi Rebell reports.
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Wheelchair control is in the mind
Nov 3 - Researchers in Switzerland have developed a wheelchair that can be controlled by the mind. The user simply thinks 'turn left' and the chair will respond, avoiding obstacles as it moves. Stuart McDill reports.
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Irish eyes smile on tech
Nov. 2 - Already a popular place for U.S. technology companies to locate their international offices, Ireland is looking to support homegrown technology talent to spur future growth. Matt Cowan reports.
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Discrete, inflatable bicycle helmet
Nov 2 - Swedish inventors have devised an invisible bicycle helmet for reluctant helmet users. Jim Drury reports.
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Bats reveal secrets of flight
Nov 1 - Scientists at Brown University in Rhode Island have come a step closer to learning how bats fly, a development which they hope will lead to the design of mechanical systems that fly the same way. Rob Muir reports.
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Intel powers Creators Project
Aug. 20 - The world's top microchip manufacturer Intel is partnering with the media company VICE to stage a series of global events aimed at highlighting the use of technology in art.
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BHP formally bids for Potash
Aug. 20 - BHP Billiton has made a formal bid to take over fertiliser firm Potash, the EC tells Greece it must impose even tougher austerity measures, Germany says its recovery is likely to extend to year end and BP holds off on capping its Macondo well.
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Solar fridge helps HIV-hit villages
Aug 20 - A solar-powered refrigerator is giving rural communities without electricity access to vaccines and medicines. The fridge stores power within ice which maintains temperatures overnight. Stuart McDill reports.
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"Care-O-bot" butler for the elderly
Aug 19 - The Care-O-bot, designed to help the elderly and infirm, is hoped the robot will eventually allow people to stay in their homes rather than move to nursing homes when they are no longer able to fully care for themselves. Stuart McDill reports.
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Decoding soccer's penalty kick
Aug 18 - With just seconds to react, a goalkeeper needs luck, as well as skill, to stop a penalty kick. According to one graduate student at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in New York however, the odds can be improved. Ben Gruber reports.
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Fuji's W3 shoots for 3D mass market
Aug. 18 - A year after launching the world's first 3D digital camera, Fujifilm is looking to take 3D photography to the mass market with the FinePix Real 3D W3 which is smaller, lighter and cheaper than its predecessor.
Matt Cowan reports.
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Infrared maps highlight energy use
Aug 16 - Thermographic infrared maps are providing Belgians with a color-coded, birds-eye view of their home energy consumption levels. It's an idea aimed at spurring community involvement in saving energy. Basmah Fahim reports.
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"Smell phones" next line of defense
Aug 16 - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is funding research to create cell phones capable of "smelling" toxic gases used in chemical terrorist attacks. Tara Cleary reports.
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Mayan tomb suggests child sacrifice
Aug 13 - Archeologists in Guatemala have discovered a Mayan king's tomb packed with a well-preserved hoard of carvings, ceramics and children's bones that cast new light on the vanished civilization. Tara Cleary reports.
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Steering a sniff-powered wheelchair
Aug 13 - Israeli researchers have developed a device that can steer a wheelchair and allow paralyzed people to communicate simply by breathing. Basmah Fahim reports.
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