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Now you can go under the sea in VR while travelling on the Eurostar

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By Mary-Ann Russon

Eurostar has launched a virtual reality experience to enhance high-speed train journeys for families.

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Robots could soon be spying on you thanks to scientists working on bot surveillance

How do you stop a robot from harming humans? Scientists propose alternative to Asimov's Laws

Asimov's Laws won't stop robots harming humans so we've developed a better solution.

By Christoph Salge

Quantum computing breakthrough: Swiss scientists simulate record-breaking 45 qubit circuit

The largest ever simulation of a quantum computer has been achieved by ETH Zurich on a US supercomputer.

By Mary-Ann Russon

Researchers invent ceramic coating for hypersonic aircraft

London to New York in 2 hours? Hypersonic travel possibility gets a boost with new material discovery

A new ceramic coating, which has been discovered by researchers, could resist temperatures up to 3,000 °C.

By Sarmistha Acharya

Armed with a woolly hat, this former Facebook exec says telepathy will be possible by 2025

Mary Lou Jepsen wants to create a wooly ski hat containing a miniature MRI machine.

By Alistair Charlton

Researchers invent battery-free cell phone that uses ambient radio signals or light

The phone requires 3.5 microwatts of energy to perform some functions.

By Sarmistha Acharya

Space Race 2.0: How SpaceX, Virgin Galactic, Blue Origin and more will take us to the stars

The second-generation Space Race sees tech billionaires battle to find humanity a new home.

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By Alistair Charlton

Elon Musk reveals plans to build the world's largest lithium ion battery in Australia

'If South Australia's willing to take a big risk, then so are we,' Tesla CEO Elon Musk said.

By Hyacinth Mascarenhas

Volvo owner Geely buys US flying car company

Geely pairs Volvo's famous safety record with vertical-takeoff flying car startup.

By Alistair Charlton

Watch SpaceX finally launch massive Intelsat satellite after two aborted launch attempts

'Only one chance to get it right,' Musk tweeted prior to the launch.

By Hyacinth Mascarenhas

Japan to develop faster bullet train with 360kmph operating speeds

JR East aims to develop two test models by spring 2019.

By Sarmistha Acharya

Sex robot users will 'live out their darkest fantasies', experts warn

The new report found that up to two thirds of men and around 30% of women were in favour of using pleasure bots.

By Hyacinth Mascarenhas

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SpaceX aborts second launch attempt for Intelsat 35e as Dragon capsule returns home

By Hyacinth Mascarenhas

The second aborted launch came just hours after SpaceX successfully guided its...

Nasa using supercomputers and 3D modelling to simulate asteroid impact scenarios

By Mary-Ann Russon

Nasa scientists are simulating the asteroid that broke up over Chelyabinsk to...

SpaceX aborts Falcon 9 launch for Intelsat 35e mission just 10 seconds before liftoff

By Hyacinth Mascarenhas

"Another SpaceX launch today if weather is good," SpaceX CEO Elon Musk tweeted.

Drone causes flight diversions and closure of Gatwick runway

By Brendan Cole

Sussex police are investigating what happened.

Watch Facebook's massive solar-powered Aquila drone nail its second test flight and landing

By Hyacinth Mascarenhas

During its first flight in June 2016, the drone suffered a structural failure...

This smart nightlight can alert you to new emails, retweets and let you know when your WiFi is down

By Hyacinth Mascarenhas

Some people have expressed scepticism over the concept of never being...

New kids on Wall Street: How Mitchell Ng and his Thessalus Capital crew target healthy returns

By Gaurav Sharma

Meet the ivy league students behind a healthcare fund that's currently beating...

Baidu CEO faces investigation over viral self-driving car stunt in China

By Hyacinth Mascarenhas

'You can see the driver's hands are completely off the wheel,' CEO Robin Li...

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Avatar 2 will be first 3D movie you don't need 3D glasses to watch

Taylor Review fudge will do nothing to prevent the gig economy's race to the bottom

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Innovation

Now you can go under the sea in VR while travelling on the Eurostar

How do you stop a robot from harming humans? Scientists propose alternative to Asimov's Laws

Quantum computing breakthrough: Swiss scientists simulate record-breaking 45 qubit circuit

London to New York in 2 hours? Hypersonic travel possibility gets a boost with new material discovery

Armed with a woolly hat, this former Facebook exec says telepathy will be possible by 2025

Researchers invent battery-free cell phone that uses ambient radio signals or light

Space Race 2.0: How SpaceX, Virgin Galactic, Blue Origin and more will take us to the stars

Elon Musk reveals plans to build the world's largest lithium ion battery in Australia

Volvo owner Geely buys US flying car company

Watch SpaceX finally launch massive Intelsat satellite after two aborted launch attempts

Japan to develop faster bullet train with 360kmph operating speeds

Sex robot users will 'live out their darkest fantasies', experts warn

SpaceX aborts second launch attempt for Intelsat 35e as Dragon capsule returns home

Nasa using supercomputers and 3D modelling to simulate asteroid impact scenarios

SpaceX aborts Falcon 9 launch for Intelsat 35e mission just 10 seconds before liftoff

Drone causes flight diversions and closure of Gatwick runway

Watch Facebook's massive solar-powered Aquila drone nail its second test flight and landing

This smart nightlight can alert you to new emails, retweets and let you know when your WiFi is down

New kids on Wall Street: How Mitchell Ng and his Thessalus Capital crew target healthy returns

Baidu CEO faces investigation over viral self-driving car stunt in China

Taylor Review fudge will do nothing to prevent the gig economy's race to the bottom

Taylor Review fudge will do nothing to prevent the gig economy's race to the bottom

Splatoon 2's single-player Hero Mode feels fresh despite very few changes

Splatoon 2's single-player Hero Mode feels fresh despite very few changes

Yemen is suffering at the hands of Saudi Arabia - and the UK is profiting

Yemen is suffering at the hands of Saudi Arabia - and the UK is profiting