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Science & Technology Archive
August 2, 2017
Crispr-Cas9: The gene editing tool scientists used to successfully alter DNA in defective embryos
Instagram Stories turns one and reminds everyone how much bigger it is than Snapchat
Microsoft and the BBC have been experimenting with a voice-controlled iPlayer
Twitter’s new font is the change no-one asked for
Researchers create shape-changing robot jewellery that can move around your clothing
Microsoft is bringing eye control support to Windows 10 to help those with disabilities
Nasa is looking for a planetary protection officer to defend Earth from alien contaminants
August 1, 2017
All flowers come from this 140 million-year-old bloom, scientists have discovered
Amazon Echo can now pair with a Fire TV for the first time
A Berlin train station is to trial facial recognition technology in its security cameras
People who smoke a lot of weed have been found to produce less of the hormone linked to stress
Hackers at convention break into US voting machine
Is our green and pleasant land up for grabs?
Amber Rudd warns tech giants over terrorists ‘misusing’ their platforms
Could app spell the end of the traffic warden?
July 31, 2017
Now science says women should not be forced to wear high heels at work
Animal social media stars have caused a surge in pet spending
Has the design of the next iPhone been found hidden in Apple’s own code?
Autistic people are less surprised by the unexpected, study shows
Apparently, not even money can motivate us to visit the gym regularly
Augmented reality animals come to life in this futuristic London exhibition
A prototype self-balancing shoe could help reduce falls among the elderly
Satellite captures the launch of rocket carrying yet more satellites
Pedestrians in Honolulu have been banned from using their phones when crossing the road
A website can show you what the internet looked like 10 years ago
July 30, 2017
Wildlife lovers are being urged to help keep track of ‘comeback kid’ comma butterfly
Scientists discover why common bacteria is so good at spreading a potentially lethal infection
Apple has removed VPN apps from its China store
July 29, 2017
We have just learnt Siri can recite Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody and our minds are collectively blown
This is what happens to your brain when you use your smartphone at bedtime
Everything you need to know about Tesla’s new more affordable electric car
July 28, 2017
This hacked exercise bike will stop streaming Netflix if you don’t pedal fast enough
Now, science says alcohol can help protect against diabetes
7 ways people are dealing with Apple retiring iPod Nano and iPod Shuffle
The first wireless HTC Vive is coming, but only in China for now
Sky has announced its first home speaker – the Soundbox
Ellie Goulding staring at really old sea ice is just beautiful but it has a deeper message
July 27, 2017
Men making themselves depressed by eating too much sugar, study suggests
Here’s how slug slime helped scientists develop medical super-glue for wounds
See the spectacular photos shortlisted for the Astronomy Photographer of the Year award
Google is planning to remove Instant Search because of user preference for mobile
A new interactive map shows how safe car parking is near your home
Atoms in and around humans once belonged to other galaxies, scientists say
July 26, 2017
A tiny brain component may be the key to anti-ageing treatments, researchers say
Scientists have developed an electronic skin capable of changing colour
Google is testing autoplaying videos in search results
Engineers at Stanford University believe they have the blueprint for the camera of the future
There’s a new dating app just for the lonely verified Twitter users out there
Good news, because apparently booze can improve your recent memory
Adobe reveals plans to kill off Flash Player
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