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16-Aug-08

Compost bug offers hope for biofuel industry

"A detritus-loving bug found in garden compost heaps has been genetically 'turbo-charged' to help it break down tough plant matter at speed, a process that could be about to transform the way the world makes biofuels"


15-Aug-08

Robots get closer to human expression

"Rajesh Mirchandani looks at some of the latest robots on display at the 35th Annual SIGGRAPH Conference & Exhibition in Los Angeles."

Category: Robotics

14-Aug-08

Rat-brain robot aids memory study

"A robot controlled by a blob of rat brain cells could provide insights into diseases such as Alzheimer's, University of Reading scientists say."

Category: Robotics

14-Aug-08

Brain will be battlefield of future, warns US intelligence report

"The human brain could become a battlefield in future wars, a new report predicts, including 'pharmacological land mines' and drones directed by mind control"


13-Aug-08

'Snooper's charter' to check texts and emails

"Local councils, health authorities and hundreds of other public bodies are to be given the power to access details of everyone's personal text, emails and internet use under Home Office proposals published yesterday."

Category: Communications

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