Robot roomies collaborate to cook breakfast

Robots might be genius at chess but can they work together to make a typical Bavarian breakfast? Scientists at Munich Technical University have created 'roommate' robots that can learn from experience and understand the consequences of their actions. Read more »

Scientists
01/07/2011

Lost your pet zebra? Scientists can find it for you

Researchers in Chicago have developed a new barcoding system that can identify and track zebras by their unique stripe patterns. The scientists say their computer program can also be modified to keep track of endangered species like tigers and some giraffe species. Read more »

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24/05/2011

Mars rover „Curiosity“ primed for launch to Red Planet

While the US shuttle programme may be winding down, the drive to explore our solar system is as strong as ever. Mars is still the focus for many scientists and excitement is growing about November's scheduled launch of the latest Mars rover, Curiosity, now in its final stages of testing at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California. Read more »

Scientists
02/05/2011

Politics on the brain - scientists say grey matter differs between left and right

Scientists in the UK have revealed that people with opposing political views have different brain structures. The London University College researchers say the part of the brain that processes emotional reactions is larger in conservatives than in liberals. Read more »

Scientists
21/04/2011

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