From: Reuters on Thu, Oct 21 2010 2:24 PM

Oct 21 - A medical catheter designed to lower blood temperature is improving the odds for heart attack patients. Rob Muir reports.

From: Reuters on Fri, Oct 15 2010 7:05 PM

Oct 15 - A sensor belt developed by U.S.-based Zephyr Technology provided real-time data on each of the Chilean miners' vital signs. The "Bioharness", for athletes and military, proved ideal for monitoring miners as they surfaced. Tara Cleary reports.

From: Reuters on Thu, Oct 14 2010 4:01 PM

Oct 14 - Shares of Yahoo took flight on speculation the firm could be a private equity take-out target involving other media companies like AOL or News Corp. Conway G. Gittens reports.

From: Reuters on Thu, Oct 14 2010 3:02 PM

Oct. 14 - A 360 degree autostereoscopic display inspired by Princess Leia and a 'tweet meter' that tracks Twitter activity are among the features of a new British Library exhibition entitled 'Growing Knowledge".

From: Reuters on Thu, Oct 14 2010 1:25 PM

Oct 14 - Canadian engineers are awaiting confirmation that they have broken a record for the first-ever sustained flight in a human-powered ornithopter, an aircraft that flaps its wings like a bird, breaking new ground in avionics. Ben Gruber reports.

From: Reuters on Thu, Oct 14 2010 11:00 AM

Oct 14 - A UK rocket scientist has developed a fuel made from carbon dioxide that could make a manned-mission to Mars viable. The fuel burns aluminum powder in carbon dioxide, using oxygen and leaving carbon as the waste product. Stuart McDill reports.

From: Reuters on Wed, Oct 13 2010 6:48 PM

Oct 13 - German researchers have developed a chair that tells the occupant when he or she has been sitting still for too long or in a poor position. Alarms fitted to the "Intelli Chair" prompt the user to move. Imke Oltmanns reports.

From: Reuters on Wed, Oct 13 2010 5:58 PM

Oct 13 - German researchers have developed a chair that tells the occupant when he or she has been sitting still for too long or in a poor position. Alarms fitted to the "Intelli Chair" prompt the user to move. Imke Oltmanns reports.

From: Reuters on Wed, Oct 13 2010 12:57 PM

Oct 13 - A PhD student at the London School of Economics is looking to garner detailed insight into what makes people happy through an iPhone application called 'Mappiness'. Matt Cowan reports.

From: Reuters on Tue, Oct 12 2010 11:39 AM

Oct 12 - A new liquid biofuel for heating and cooking could cut carbon emissions from the 1.8 million homes in Britain currently using oil rather than gas, the organisers of field trials say. Stuart McDill reports.

From: Reuters on Tue, Oct 12 2010 11:39 AM

Oct 12 - Scientists have developed a technique to create high-resolution maps in three-dimensions. The system comprises infrared cameras, projectors and mirrors and could be used whenever maps, drawings or blueprints are needed. Manoush Zomorodi reports.

From: Reuters on Fri, Oct 08 2010 3:12 PM

Oct 8 - A hybrid electric bicycle called the "Optibike" can hit a top speed of around 30 miles per hour while also handling rough terrain and weather, according to its Colorado-based manufacturers. Manoush Zomorodi reports.

From: Reuters on Wed, Oct 06 2010 1:05 PM

Oct 6 - British householders are cooking and staying warm with gas produced in their toilets following the completion of a project to make biomethane from human waste and distribute it through the country’s gas network. Stuart McDill reports.

From: Reuters on Mon, Oct 04 2010 4:55 PM

Oct 4 - Scientists have discovered that ancient wheat varieties can resist the drought and heat of today’s weather conditions. They are crossing the plants with other strains to grow maize and wheat, more resistant to climate change. Tara Cleary reports.

From: Reuters on Mon, Oct 04 2010 4:32 PM

Oct 4 - Scientists at the University of Florida have genetically engineered a rose to smell like a rose. More than 80 percent of roses have lost their fragrance after years of hybridization. Researchers want to bring it back. Ben Gruber reports.

From: Reuters on Thu, Sep 30 2010 4:12 PM

Sept 30 - Two entrepreneurs say they have invented a revolutionary new material which will put an end to the embarrassment of sweat stains. Stuart McDill reports.

From: Reuters on Mon, Sep 27 2010 4:23 PM

Sept 27 - Taiwan’s award-winning biotechnology research has produced the largest fluorescent fish to date - an angelfish. Tara Cleary reports.

From: Reuters on Wed, Sep 22 2010 11:25 AM

Sept 22 - NASA unveils its latest version of the Mars rover - "Curiosity" - which will run on decaying plutonium during its scheduled trip to the Red Planet in 2011. Ben Gruber reports.

From: Reuters on Wed, Sep 22 2010 11:25 AM

Sept 22 - A fashion designer and a particle technologist collaborate to produce the world’s first spray-on fabric, which dries on contact with the skin but doesn't stick to it. Stuart McDill reports.

From: Reuters on Tue, Sep 14 2010 4:57 PM

Sep. 14 - The world’s largest handset manufacturer added three models to its smartphone range, claiming new momentum amid a shake up of its top management.