One of the main catalysts for the advance of technology is traditionally military application. The advancement of flying technology is a prime example of how the stimulus of war greatly fast tracked man's ability in the sky. But as society evolves there are other strong triggers for science and one modern catalyst is for search and rescue.

SunLive blogger Andrew Nimick has observed that the mobile phone is one such technology that is fast becoming a life saver. Click here for the full story.