'Smart' furniture heralds a future with light touch (1:27)

Jan. 21 - A collaboration between Spanish engineers, cupboard makers, and electronics manufacturers is offering homeowners a future without manual electric switches. Participants in the Wood Touch project have created various items of wooden furniture which can switch on lighting systems with a single swipe of the hand. Jim Drury has more.

Lower fruit prices possible with new ripening process (2:00)

Jan. 20 - Scientists in Australia have developed a way to ripen fruit while it is being transported to market. They say the technique could revolutionise the fresh fruit industry and bring down the cost of healthy produce for consumers. Ben Gruber has more.