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A technical review of the Skylon, an unpiloted, single-stage, reusable spaceplane, carried out by the European Space Agency (ESA) concluded there are "no impediments" that would prevent the continued development of the Skylon and its SABRE engine.

A group of Australian researchers have successfully measured a piezoelectric thin film's capacity for turning mechanical pressure into electricity, which could lead to typing-powered laptops.

French manufacturer Archos has unveiled the budget-friendly Arnova 7 tablet.

A new type of hydrophone, inspired by the ears of orcas, is reportedly much more sensitive than conventional devices.

Porsche's 911 GT3 R Hybrid hit the lead at the four hour mark of the Nürburgring 24 Hour race. Once more, the fairy tale ending looked possible for the radical hybrid which stores its electrical energy in a high speed flywheel.

Buckminster Fuller's Dymaxion car had a rare public outing at the exclusive boutique-style Salon Prive event in London this week. The three day event closes in London today, so if you're in the vicinity and quick ...

A NASA-led research team has created a new map using ground and satellite data that accurately quantifies the amount and location of carbon in Earth's tropical trees and forests.

Toyota will show a gorgeous new hybrid convertible sports car concept at the Nürburgring 24-hour race this weekend. The GRMN is a lightweight, petrol-electric hybrid convertible with 295 bhp.

UrtheCast is launching a streaming video platform of planet Earth, that will originate on the International Space Station.

Over 2000 international exhibitors, 142 aircraft and tens of thousands of visitors gathered at the Le Bourget exhibition center this week for the 49th International Paris Airshow - here's our summary in pictures.

Housebites.com is a website that links customers with cooks and chefs in their local area to provide restaurant quality delivered to the door.

Panasonic's tiny EVOLTA robots will be attempting to complete Hawaii's Ironman Triathlon, using a set of three rechargeable AA batteries.