New Scientist Breaking News – Robotic camel riders are ready to race: “Camel racing is to be transformed as a spectator sport in the United Arab Emirates with robot riders taking the place of child jockeys.” Illustrations previously released show a system capable of leaning from side to side and pulling on the reins. Another…

CSIRO – World’s first blue rose: “It will be at least 3 years before blue roses will be commercially available in Australia, pending approval from the Office of the Gene Technology Regulator for their commercial release.”