The U.S. Air Force’s robotic X-37B space plane is set to return to Earth after almost two years in orbit. The secret mission is believed to have been a test of new sensors and other next-generation satellite technologies. Click on the graphic for an expanded view. Continue reading Secretive U.S. Air Force space plane ready to return to Earth – an annotated infographic

Friday October 17 2014   Aasha Bodhani, assistant technology features editor First Google Glass addict admitted for treatment It has been reported an American man has been diagnosed with having an addiction to Google Glass, having used the wearable technology for up to 18 hours a day as part of his job. The man experienced irritable and aggressive traits when stripped of the glasses, and would dream about seeing the world through the Glass’s small screen. He’s now reportedly under an ‘internet detox’ programme, including Google Glass and other electronic devices. Windows flaw used by hackers to spy on Nato … Continue reading E&T news weekly #22 – we choose our favourite engineering and technology news stories from the week