Latest science, technology and gadgets news from the UK and around the world.
- New 'mini' BlackBerry set to launch
Customer feedback has prompted the makers of BlackBerry phones to launch a smaller handset.
- Peugeot unveils electric vehicle
A car-cum-scooter "green" concept vehicle has been unveiled in London by car giant Peugeot.
- First World War records go online
The army service records of more than two million British soldiers who served during the First World War have been published online for the first time.
- Success in space elevator challenge
A robot powered by a ground-based laser beam climbed a long cable dangling from a helicopter to qualify for prize money in a two million dollars (£1.21 million) competition to test the potential reality of the science fiction concept of space elevators.
- New Call of Duty may break record
This Christmas's biggest entertainment blockbuster likely will be a sequel to a popular franchise, with jarring depictions of war and an intricate story of good versus evil. It could easily rake in more than last year's record £93.5 million ($155 million) opening weekend for "The Dark Knight."
- Google offering new privacy control
Google is offering a new privacy control that will make it easier for people to see some of the information being collected about them.
- Windows 7 sales take off in Japan
Sales of Microsoft's new Windows 7 operating system have been "fantastic" in Japan since its launch last month, CEO Steve Ballmer has said.
- Panasonic's takeover bid for Sanyo
Panasonic said it has begun a tender offer to take over smaller rival Sanyo Electric for an estimated 402 billion yen (£2.69 billion), moving closer to create one of the world's biggest electronics makers.
- PayPal set to dominate on eBay
PayPal, the online payments service that has been growing steadily, is set to become eBay's biggest business very soon.
- EU agrees on internet user rights
European Parliament lawmakers and EU governments have agreed on new draft telecommunication rules they say offer breakthrough rights to European mobile phone and internet users.
- Unicom sells 5,000 iPhones in China
Apple's local partner has sold 5,000 iPhones since the smart phone's formal weekend debut in China, a lacklustre start after analysts warned the company might be setting prices too high.
Afghan coverageSee how newspapers are reporting on the conflict in Afghanistan and the recent killing of five UK soldiers.
Britain in autumnAs autumn makes its presence felt here's a look at the seasonal change around the UK .
How to live longerTips from some of the planet's more senior residents on how to notch up the decades.
21st century hoaxesFrom boys in balloons to flying penguins, here's a look at some stories that never were.
Unlikely animalsSome of the planet's most unusual creatures, including the mysterious and unsightly Blobfish.
Views from HubbleNasa has released stunning images captured by the Hubble Space Telescope.
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