Chinese fastest supercomputer beats the US
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Students’ green driving race took off from Westminster
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Titanic II - replica plans going full steam ahead 
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Close-up detail of the 3D printed dress modelled recently by Dita Von Teese in New York
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A prime mover in the Campaign to Stop Killer Robots, demonstrating in London recently
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Pitch Perfect
18 June 2013
When the British and Irish Lions take to the field in Brisbane on Saturday to take on the Quantas Wallabies in the first test of the 2013 Lion's tour they are assured of a perfect playing surface. The surface at SunCorp Stadium has been voted the best in the country by the Australian Professional Footballers Association.
Tory MEP calls for better risk assessments
13 June 2013
There is currently a lot of anxiety about chemicals in the environment affecting people's health. But hold on, say some. Is there a correct appreciation of the risks involved, and are some fears of some chemicals overstated, while the dangers from particulate matter in diesel unreasonably ignored?
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