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Robotic pets could replace their living counterparts by 2025 as our infatuation with technology grows and more people migrate to high-density city living, scientists claim. University of Melbourne animal welfare researcher Dr Jean-Loup Rault says the prospect of robopets and virtual pets is not as far-fetched as we may think. He argues pets will soon become a luxury in an …

The Solar Impulse 2, claimed to be the world’s only solar-powered aircraft, took off from Oman on Tuesday to head towards Ahmedabad, launching the second leg of its epic bid to become the first such plane to fly around the world. The aircraft took off from Muscat earlier this morning and is expected to land in Ahmedabad after flying nearly …