Pentagon research firm DARPA have discovered a new way to radio-control insects using neural transmitters that trigger muscle changes within the insect. Watch the video of zombie insects being controlled here.

To honour John Hughes, we've listed tech movies that give you all an excuse to sit down with a DVD or two and enjoy tech in the movies..

Remember Anakin Skywalker? Here he is, 10 years after. Also: Intel's power saving trick and why it might hurt your eyes, robotic motorcyclists, Monkey Island on the iPhone

A site that shows you how to do infra red photography. Also: Asimov's laws of robotics and why they matter, Earth is getting a Space Fence, and the next big netbook processor.

Backroom boffins in the US Army have decided that robots will be better at warfare if they have a built in guilt system.

We tour several of the leading tech research labs in the US to discover which 10 research projects could soon change the world

A robotic camera snake that mimics the actions of the actual reptile has been developed by the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology for surveillance use on the battlefield

From flying cars to hoverboards, and AI to lasers, we delve into 10 technologies from a list of iconic films and find out just how close we are to making each a reality

Has a war between humans and machines already begun? A Swedish factory worker tried to fight back against a robot bearing large mechanical arms, when it attacked him unexpectantly.

From Silicon Valley to Station X during the Second World War, why Romania is teeming with software developers, and Zhongguancun in China where Microsoft is building its Chinese headquarters.

Inspired by the recent Jeff Bezos interview, we list our top 8 tech moments from Jon Stewart's Daily Show, from the weird to the kooky.

Academic project to solve "humanity's grand challenges" sounds like sci-fi fans dream with classes on AI, robotics, cognitive computing and biotech

Looking for love over the internet? Want to give that perfect hint? A new website has been launched to help create the perfect partner without appearing needy or desperate. Okay, we lied.

Ever wondered which of your favourite Sci-fi films still holds up? Ian Thomson and Shaun Nichols looked at classics such as Jurrassic Park, War Games and The Matrix and found a few surprsies..

Helps you walk even when you are legless.

Thankfully none called Dr Zaius.

Plumber's call-out fees expected to be astronomical.

Robotic arm takes multiple pictures of the same scene.

Autonomous aerial and ground vehicles go on parade.