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A team of astronomers have developed a computer simulation called "Illustris," which took five years to program and, for the first time, can recreate the evolution of the Universe in high fidelity.

Advances in technology have enabled an abundance of ways to share our stories. Created for the Exceptional Hardware Software Meeting in Germany next month, "Juanita Knits the Planet" is the world's smallest comic strip, detailing a day in the life of a ten micron-tall girl-turned-robot.

Georgia-based Dachi Papuashvili has produced a charming cross-shaped tiny house concept called the Skit, that proves the continuing ability of shipping containers to inspire.

The all new Velogical Velospeeder e-drive weighs under 4 lb and can be easily deactivated mid-ride by way of its swing-arms. The company claims it's the lightest and smallest bicycle e-drive (soon-to-be) available.

Recent data captured by NASA's Chandra Observatory and Spitzer Space Telescope has cast doubt on the basic model that accounts for the creation of star clusters. The new data will require scientists to think up an entirely new approach as to how these celestial bodies are formed.

When it comes to things that the germ-conscious want to avoid touching, toilet flush levers likely occupy the top spot. Kohler evidently realizes this, as it now offers a retrofit kit that allows buyers to flush their existing toilet without touching it.

According to Dr. Yishai Ron, nearly half of the people who take medication for chronic constipation are unsatisfied with the results.That's why he and his colleagues have created an oral capsule that relieves constipation by vibrating its way along the intestinal tract.

Current solutions for treating common forms of sleep apnea can be both costly and uncomfortable. Researchers from Australia's CSIRO have now developed a 3D-printed mouthpiece that can be personalized for each patient, potentially adding a more practical alternative to the mix.

Seattle-based designer Andy Storms has created an insulated sleeping bag for dogs that can be zipped to conventional zipper mummy-style models, allowing both dog and master to share body heat while sleeping in the great outdoors.

A team of young Italian coffee aficionados has come up with a new concept for a coffee machine, which they claim to be the world's first electromagnetic induction coffee maker. Dubbed "La Fenice," the fully functional prototype uses up to 80 percent less energy than most other coffee machines.

Like a video game arcade on steroids, Motionators recreates the thrill of Formula 1 racing in a giant, lurching motion rig that simulates bumps, acceleration and cornering G-forces – and crashes; very physical crashes, as the rather pedestrian Gizmag Race Team discovered.

Lakin Boatworks thinks that all you really need to enjoy the water is a flat deck, a couple of lounge chairs and a cooler chilling your drinks and food. That's pretty much the BeachRay Boat in a nutshell, with an outboard motor and simple controls to keep you moving.