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On the edge of an industrial estate in Yverdon-Les-Bains, Switzerland, a small team of adventurers is preparing for a mission to the edge of space.
In the game of life, anything times zero must still be zero
Real life decisions are like darts: aiming for the high score brings a higher chance of disaster.
DeepMind hits back at criticism of its NHS data-sharing deal
The five-year deal will collect data on 1.6 million patients in a bid to use artificial intelligence algorithms to detect early signs of acute kidney disease.
When Instagram launched its Stories features in August, many people pointed out the similarities between Snapchat's own "self-destructing" visual diaries. Now it has another similar feature.
More than 70 years since the end of the world war two, codebreakers are set to return to Bletchley Park. A new free school for 16-19 year olds is planned to be opened on the site.
The robo 'gym' where Minecraft is being used to train super smart AI
Microsoft Research is using Minecraft to steer AI from big data to interactive learning.
Increased funding for electric vehicles, fintech and scientific research were included in the Chanellor's statement, but the country's economic outlook is bleak.
CGI scans will allow actors to return to their youth... forever
In the past, Hollywood stars would rely on cosmetic surgeons, make-up artists and lighting. It's now visual-effects artists who tighten and brighten faces
The technology used in Google Translate can identify hidden material between languages to create what's known as interlingua.
This 3D-printed cat tongue reveals how felines 'brush' their fur
A study into the unique surfaces of a cat's tongue could have implications for the world of soft robotics.
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