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Electronics

Microsoft reveals plan to acquire Skype

Driver alert system detects changes in vehicle behaviour

Medical & healthcare

Imaging method could improve heart arrhythmia treatment

Automotive

Former directors of MG Rover face management ban

Civil & structural

Process uses laser deposition to produce high-strength alloy

Electronics

Digital watermarking used to make post 'interactive'

Electronics

Bee venom makes explosives detector extra sensitive

Energy & environment

General Electric opens wireline manufacturing facility

Childhood leukaemia close to nuclear plants 'extremely rare'

Electronics

Funding competition targets digital ventures in east London

Automotive

Nissan chosen to design and supply taxis for New York

Medical & healthcare

Vernacare wins award for its detergent-resistant washbowl