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Autonomous Systems researchers at ETH Zurich have demonstrated another drone capable of flying and hovering in any orientation, this time with higher efficiency. It's extraordinary to watch its 12 coaxial rotors twisting and turning in flight.

A new study has demonstrated how the atomic bomb tests from the Cold War era could help fill in some of the blanks for marine biologists, with scientists using nuclear isotopes to measure the age of the whale shark for the first time.

Musician and designer Yuri Suzuki has collaborated with Japanese education company Gakken to create a cute little record cutting machine that gets music-making consumers cutting their own five-inch vinyl records in a few short minutes.

Linked braking systems are a great safety addition to any motorcycle, and the BrakeBuTT accessory gives you a switchable system that lets you proportion however much braking you like to the rear wheel when you pull the front lever.

Steel slag is currently utilized both to treat wastewater, and as a concrete aggregate. New research now indicates that using it for the former makes it perform even better as the latter – so the same slag could be used twice.

A new study is now offering the first direct causal evidence linking particular bacteria with the development of bowel cancer. The findings show DNA mutations in some colorectal tumors are caused by a toxin from a specific strain of gut bacteria.

It's vitally important to monitor the water quality of fish farms, as problems such as pollution can quickly prove disastrous. A small new floating cube was designed with this in mind, as it continuously tracks multiple factors.

The Minor Planet Center has announced that Earth now has two moons. But don’t bother running outside to check – this second satellite is tiny and temporary. The newcomer, designated 2020 CD3, measures between 1.9 and 3.5 m (6.2 and 11.5 ft) wide.

Esophageal cancer is a difficult one to detect during its early stages, but a new type of breath test developed by scientists in the Netherlands could offer a cheap and non-invasive way to screen populations for susceptibility to the disease.

It's that time when Brabus reveals one of the weirdest, most extreme new Mercedes-based builds of the year. This year, it's the 800 Adventure XLP truck, an AMG G63 with custom pickup bed, more power and torque, portal axles and a companion drone.

Two interesting urban cargo hauling solutions are now working together. The Tern GSD electric cargo bike and Carla Cargo bike trailer are becoming a powerful but compact delivery team, carrying up to 700 lb (318 kg) through tight urban spaces.

3XN's Cube Berlin is an ambitious office building in Germany that takes the form of a large glass box. It provides office staff with control over their surroundings using a smartphone app and is designed to "learn" their habits over time.