Supercomputers: the race to exascale

Huge telescope to spy on cosmos

SKA project to reveal dark secrets of universe

• Haptic device has practical vision
• Smartphone detects danger in a heartbeat

Gorilla genes give evolution clues

Complete gorilla genome sequenced

• Burning conscience? Look away now!
• Powering prosthetics with thoughts alone

Mapping the brain's secrets

A new era in brain research

• PC monitor delivers pop-up health tips
• The 'killer app' that could help save lives

$35 PC the size of a credit card

Raspberry Pi computer

• 'Miracle material' chips away at silicon dominance
• Will you be a computer icon in our quiz?

Navy robot to fight ship fires

Grenade-throwing robot to put out fires

• New bike lights make cyclists stand out
• 'Swarms' create communication networks

CNN Labs tech quiz

Which futuristic technology would you most like to have?

• Personal jet pack
• Hover car
• X-ray glasses
• Holographic video games
• Robot servant

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