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While there already are powered suction-cup devices that allow people or robots to climb walls, they only work on smooth surfaces. Chinese scientists, however, have now developed a system that sticks to rough surfaces via spinning water.

Might it be possible that someday, an official might get you to dance around in order to confirm that you're really you? Perhaps not, but nonetheless, a study has determined that people's identities can be matched to their unique style of dancing.

Cameras sporting the iconic red Leica logo are rugged, expensive and much sought after. They also produce stunning images, rich in color and detail. But there's no red dot on the just-announced M10 Monochrom, and it only shoots in black and white.

Work is well underway on a large new project in Chengdu, China, by Zaha Hadid Architects. Once complete, the Unicorn Island masterplan will create living and working space for Chinese and international startups in the firm's signature style.

Last year, Fender broke into new territory with the launch of the American Acoustasonic Telecaster, which came with the tagline – "acoustic, electric and everything inbetween." The iconic brand has now added a Stratocaster to the lineup.

Maintaining perfect posture is key to a strong core, but if you slouch all the time, it can be hard to keep your back straight all day long. What you need is a gentle reminder to sit and stand straight, and the UPRIGHT GO 2 can help for $89.

Scientists at Australia's Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) have genetically engineered the first breed of mosquitoes with resistance to all four serotypes of dengue fever.

New Atlas tries out the Zanco tiny t2 – the world's smallest working 3G phone – which is designed as a portable secondary device to your expensive smartphone. And yes, it’s exactly as practical as we expected, with a price tag a little too high.

Scientists at Purdue University have come up with en edible security tag that can be integrated into medicine and emit distinctive light patterns when exposed to LED lights as a way to guarantee its safety and authenticity.

The US Navy's F/A-18 Super Hornet supersonic tactical fighter received a new lease on life in late 2019 when a Block III version of the aircraft flew for the first time equipped with an Infrared Search & Track (IRST) Block II pod.