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Today's featured article

Exercise and computer games

Let the games begin

Active computer games, such as those championed by the Ninetndo Wii, may soon end up as an Olympics discipline. We review the state of the growing sports games industry in the UK and elsewhere.

Latest articles

  • The science of winning

    Despite all technological gadgets and gizmos, sport is still about perspiration and inspiration.

  • Mini robocup

    The robo world cup is upon us and we find that robotic nano football offers some promising foundation technologies.

  • Olympics and IT – be aware, be very aware

    The upcoming Olympics could see the start of a wave of cyber-terror attacks against the UK.

  • RFID

    From the Beijing Olympics to Arsenal's North Bank stand, RFID technology is proving its worth at sporting events

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Latest news


Robotic trio wins MoD Grand Challenge

A lineup of three different robots helped Team Stellar collect the RJ Mitchell Trophy in the UK Ministry of Defence’s Grand Challenge competition.


Budget squeeze piles pressure on IT, say directors

Over 90 per cent of surveyed UK IT directors feel that they are facing greater demands on their department than last year – despite 52 per cent reporting cuts in their budget.



Biodiesel trial at South West Trains

South West Trains has confirmed that it is testing the use of biodiesel on one of its trains in passenger service.


RIM moves cautiously with ‘Bold’ launch

Research in Motion started rolling out its new flagship mobile device, the Blackberry Bold, in several markets since last weekend.


Latest issue

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How technology is driving sport, what's next for sports engineering, console games bid for Olympic glory, the potential threats for London 2012, soccorbots contest the world robocup and more.


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Features

  • It's a rat trap

    Inventors' inbox

    Our resident inventors take a reluctant look at how best to snuff out our fellow creatures.

  • Swiss Postbus

    After all

    Travelling back in time on board a yellow ‘post auto’.

Special reports

Our special reports pull together stories, features and news on key topics of interest.