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VW emissions scandal: EU seeks more powers over national car regulations

The European Union sought sweeping powers over national car regulations on 27 January, aiming to prevent a repeat of Volkswagens emissions test cheating scandal and sparking a tough debate as governments and industry resist change. Europes Industry Commissioner Elzbieta Bienkowska said Brussels would be able to order spot checks on vehicles and order recalls under the proposed new rules. VW recently rejected a demand from the EUs industry commissioner to launch a compensation scheme for car owners in Europe affected by the emissions scandal. Jan 28, 2016

Watch this crash-proof drone explore an ice cave

Heading into the abyss, the Gimbal is a drone that can venture where humans dare not go. Its makers recently partnered with a mountain rescue team to explore ice caves in the Swiss Alps. Protected by a shock-absorbing elastic frame, it bounces off obstacles as it navigates the narrow crevasse. The gyroscopic stabilisation system built in to the drone keeps it on course, despite the bumpy ride. Jan 27, 2016
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