Wind riders: Amazing albatross flight inspires drones
30 December 2014
Albatrosses fly fast for huge distances, barely flapping a wing. Can they teach us to build drones that will stay aloft for months or even years?
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Lassie text home: Pooches get technological
26 November 2014
Dogs that help humans in danger can do so much more when they have technology designed especially for paws and noses
World War R: Rise of the killer robots
12 November 2014
When robots fight in place of soldiers, will wars have fewer civilian casualties? Or will the world slide into non-stop conflict?
Cosmic ray blitz: Space invaders that fry electronics
24 September 2014
Intergalactic visitors threaten to bring chaos to our electronic world. Is there anything we can do?
Who's flying this thing? End in sight for pilots
6 August 2014
Computer pilots could make human error a thing of the past. But would you get on a plane flown by a machine instead of a captain?
Phone invaders: The rise of mobile malware
9 July 2014
Your most intimate companion may be betraying you. Smartphones are lucrative targets for cybercriminals and keeping them true might not be as easy as we hoped
Invisible: The high-vis trick that blinds the eye
19 March 2014
For animals like zebras, being conspicuous is the best way to avoid becoming dinner. New research shows how it helps soldiers and citizens hide in plain sight
Red star rising: China's ascent to space superpower
10 February 2014
China's new-found footing off-world is changing the rules of today's space race – find out how the rest of the world is rethinking its strategies
2013 review: The best features of the year
17 December 2013
Dig deeper, look closer and think harder – these articles are perfect for curling up with a glowing tablet for a good long read
Summon the bee bots: Can flying robots save our crops?
13 November 2013
If bees are dropping like flies, robot insects may have to pollinate our fields. Building them is a huge task, but there are other ways for robots to aid bees
