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SpaceX flight to ISS could be late March

The first test flight of a commercial spacecraft to the International Space Station could happen in late March, Nasa says.

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The first test flight of a commercial spacecraft to the International Space Station could happen in late March, Nasa says.

Angelic Steve Jobs loves Android in TV ad

He may have derided Android devices in real life but in the afterlife Apple founder Steve Jobs is glad he can use one – or at least that’s the story a Jobs look-alike tells in a recent TV commercial.

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He may have derided Android devices in real life but in the afterlife Apple founder Steve Jobs is glad he can use one - or at least that's the story a Jobs look-alike tells in a recent TV commercial.

Coal too dirty – minister

The coal industry has to increase its investment in clean coal technologies and research programmes, Minerals and Energy Minister Susan Shabangu says.

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The coal industry has to increase its investment in clean coal technologies and research programmes, Minerals and Energy Minister Susan Shabangu says.

Indian air the worst

India has the worst air quality in the world, beating even its neighbour China, according to an annual survey based at Yale and Columbia universities.

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India has the worst air quality in the world, beating even its neighbour China, according to an annual survey based at Yale and Columbia universities.

Rare rhino pregnancy offers hope

A Sumatran rhino which is 10-months pregnant is receiving special medical care after suffering two miscarriages.

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A Sumatran rhino which is 10-months pregnant is receiving special medical care after suffering two miscarriages.

US schools urged to embrace tablets

A US education official has challenged schools and companies to get digital textbooks in students’ hands within five years.

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A US education official has challenged schools and companies to get digital textbooks in students' hands within five years.

Zuckerberg reveals Facebook’s 5 values

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg revealed his company’s five core values in a letter as he filed paperwork to raise $5bn.

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Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg revealed his company's five core values in a letter as he filed paperwork to raise $5bn.

Zukerberg reveals Facebook’s 5 values

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg revealed his company’s five core values in a letter as he filed paperwork to raise $5bn.

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Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg revealed his company's five core values in a letter as he filed paperwork to raise $5bn.

Blimp to spy on Rio carnival

A small remote-controlled blimp fitted with a camera will keep watch over street parties in the lead-up to the Carnival parades at Rio’s famed Sambadrome.

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A small remote-controlled blimp fitted with a camera will keep watch over street parties in the lead-up to the Carnival parades at Rio's famed Sambadrome.

Crab-like robot to remove stomach cancer

Drawing inspiration from real crustaceans, researchers in Singapore have created a robo surgeon.

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Drawing inspiration from real crustaceans, researchers in Singapore have created a robo surgeon.