Coconuts Inspire Earthquake-Proof Buildings

If textile fibres within concrete are arranged so that they mimic those of a coconut, then it could help make buildings stronger.

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'Welcome To Jupiter': Juno Enters Orbit

Cheers erupt at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory as Juno begins its mission to explore our solar system's largest planet.

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Stars Hoover Up Cosmic Dust To Clean Universe

A study of "almost all of cosmic history" shows that, over time, galaxies get cleaner as stars vacuum up interstellar particles.

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Zapping Cancer Tumours Triggers 'Cell Suicide'

The non-invasive technique could be ideal for treating hard-to-reach cancers such as those on the brain stem or spine.

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Tesla Driver In First Self-Drive Fatal Crash

Joshua Brown was killed when his car's cameras apparently failed to pick out a white trailer against a bright sky.

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Bluetooth Buttons Helping The Visually Impaired

The smart buttons called Pips, are linked via Bluetooth and use sound to help visually impaired people find their way.

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Google's Madrid HQ Raided In Spain Tax Probe

The tech firm says it is cooperating as Spain becomes the latest nation to raid Google offices in search of detail on tax.

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