Technology

Li-ion batteries need complex cooling systems. Yet, the human body, which generates enough heat to boil over 100 cups of tea daily, is literally just chillin’. The secret? Our skin’s ability to sweat. Scientists may have given batteries this ability.

Finnish smartphone brand Jolla isn't in the business of competing with the dizzying array of Android handsets out there. In fact, it took a long break before announcing its latest model – but from the sound of things, it might be worth the wait.

The new MacBook Air and MacBook Pro are great for most people and for demanding users respectively – but as much as Apple has raised the bar with these, they're just incremental improvements that aren't worth upgrading from the previous models.

The Caerus Steadicam was initially designed for wheelchair users to work in the film industry, but there are advantages also for the able-bodied since the weight distribution is spread out on the wheelchair, and there's no need for tracks or dollies.

Windows gaming handhelds are having a moment, as the form factor conveniently lets you enjoy your PC games away from your desk. Lenovo's already been cooking up solid options, but its latest concept may be the most compelling one yet for multitaskers.

In what may be a hint of things to come or a subtle act of disinformation, Pratt & Whitney has released a video possibly featuring a tantalizing new image of the Boeing F-47 sixth-generation fighter plane being developed for the US Air Force to replace the F-22.

Indian studio Sanjay Puri Architects dreamed up plans for a university that are quite unlike the usual imposing structures that immediately come to mind. It's a marvel from every angle, and especially so when you look at the roof.

Taara has been developing tech to deliver connectivity across communities without underground cables over the last few years. For its latest trick, the Google spinoff is now providing fast internet access across cities using invisible beams of light.

A visitor center built within an extinct volcanic formation has been completed in Inner Mongolia, China. The 3,532-square-meter (38,018-sq-ft) project minimizes its footprint on the fragile landscape, while focusing on soil erosion prevention.

Described as Japan's first two-story 3D-printed home, the O House is inspired by cave structures. Built to meet the country's strict seismic requirements, it combines cutting-edge robotic construction with earthquake-resistant engineering.