Tag: relief
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Giant Robot Spider helps save lives – No, it’s not a movie!
A German research institute has found an incredible use for the creepy-crawly most likely to instill the deepest phobia in many of us, the humble spider. Using cutting edge 3D printing processes the Manufacturing Engineering and Automation Division of The Fraunhofer Society has created a giant mechanical bug with the intention of using the creation’s […]
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Radio numbers at record high for BBC iPlayer in March
A reported 38-million listeners tuned into the BBC iPlayer over the month of March – helping the Beeb online player hit record numbers for radio. World Cup Cricket helped the boost the ratings, with England and the West Indies facing off last month and much of the coverage taking place on the airwaves. The sporting event (still popular with […]
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Google Maps satellite imagery reveals devastation in Japan
Yesterday we wrote how Google Maps has now allowed us to explore some truly beautiful sights and European landmarks via its latest tour feature. Today the coin is flipped, as Google is releasing images from their satellite map service revealing the scale of the devastation caused by recent earthquakes and the tsumani in Japan. The […]