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GPS 'improves early tsunami alerts'


BBC News - Science & Environment May 17, 2013 | 1:51 pm UTC
GPS data could provide faster and more accurate early warning systems for tsunamis, a German team of scientists suggest.

Late arrival for rare butterflies


BBC News - Science & Environment May 17, 2013 | 6:49 am UTC
The UK's spring butterflies are being welcomed by enthusiasts, but weeks later than they usually arrive.

Farne Islands 'puffin census' starts


BBC News - Science & Environment May 17, 2013 | 3:21 am UTC
A three-month long study to determine the puffin population on the Farne Islands in Northumberland gets under way.

VIDEO: Inside the human robot factory


BBC News - Science & Environment May 16, 2013 | 11:01 pm UTC
Roboticist Will Jackson of Engineered Arts gives a tour of his robot factory in Cornwall, and talks about recent developments in the industry.

Nasa buys into 'quantum' computer


BBC News - Science & Environment May 16, 2013 | 11:54 am UTC
A $15m computer that uses "quantum physics" effects to boost its speed is to be installed at a Nasa facility.

 

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