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Self-driving cars could talk to each other about traffic

Self-driving cars could talk to each other about traffic

Using artificial intelligence, researchers are paving the way for autonomous vehicles to share information on road conditions through “digital word of mouth”.

Bird flu detected in minutes, thanks to high-flying sensor

Bird flu detected in minutes, thanks to high-flying sensor

Aviation influenza has a devastating effect on global bird populations. Now, researchers have developed a sensor that can rapidly detect the airborne disease.

Beehive sensors could save rapidly declining honeybee populations

Beehive sensors could save rapidly declining honeybee populations

Remote monitoring of beehive health could “revolutionise” commercial beekeeping, according to US scientists.

Swarms of cyborg cockroaches could support disaster relief

Swarms of cyborg cockroaches could support disaster relief

Researchers have drawn on millions of years of evolution to inspire next-generation tech which could aid in disaster relief and safety inspections under hostile environments.

Toyko rolls out autonomous restaurant robots

Toyko rolls out autonomous restaurant robots

Delivery robots will be deployed across the capital city of Japan, in supermarkets, restaurants and coffee shops.

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