A round-up of the latest technology news from around the globe.
SPIN A SPLEEN: The 3D medical Human Atlas is available for web,
smartphones and iPad. With animations and photos of what's inside the human body it's like CSI for your phone. Don't let hypochondriacs near this!
Blausen.com YouTube Video
GREEN PHONES: Nokia devices will come with an Eco Profile: details of energy use and greenhouse gas emissions from manufacture through use to disposal. Farmers: don't use these near cows or you'll throw the stats out!
Nokia.com
CABLE GUYS: In 2012 a new 5.12Tbps submarine Internet cable will carry broadband between South Africa, France and 20 countries. Some get broadband for the first time. Too late for the World Cup, at least
they'll be able to watch the replays!
News24.com
PHOTON DRIVE: The Japanese IKAROS spacecraft needs light to push it through space. Slow to start, it gathers momentum over time just from
the photons pushing on its sails. Sunscreen not wanted!
JSpec.jp
CLIMB, DOG, CLIMB!: The Boston Dynamics Little Dog robot teaches
itself how to clamber over difficult terrain, including steps, rocks
and seesaws. No fleas on this dog! USC.edu
