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An artificial intelligence program created at the University of Gothenburg imitates a child's cognitive development to learn basic arithmetic, logic, and grammar with no pre-existing knowledge of those domains, and to identify patterns that allow it to solve previously unseen problems.

The 14th International Architecture Exhibition, hosted by the Venice Biennale and curated by Rem Koolhaas, showcases projects made by architects, photographers, artists, critics and scholars from 65 countries around the world.

Researchers at Oregon State University (OSU) have designed an implant consisting of a simple pulley system that would more effectively transfer mechanical forces and allow more natural grasping function with less effort for those suffering reduced hand function.

Japanese electronics company Murata Manufacturing has unveiled a squad of robotic cheerleaders. The ten ball-mounted robots use advanced ultrasonics, infrared, and group control technology to perform synchronized dance routines with perfect stability.

Got a new iPhone 6 Plus or Galaxy Note phablet? Phones may have become bigger, but the human body hasn't got the memo yet - our fingers and thumbs are the same stubby, inconvenient length as ever. But fear not! The Thanko thumb extender gives you a whopping 15 mm of extra reach.

Thermal imaging cameras tend to be bulky ... and very pricey. California-based Seek Thermal is aiming to bring thermal imaging into the consumer realm with its thermal camera smartphone accessory.

There’s been a lot of buzz about Ferrari coming out with a spider version of its 458 Speciale supercar, and now the buzz has become reality. At next month's Paris Motor Show, the Italian car maker is set to unveil the 458 Speciale A with the "A" standing for Aperta, which is Italian for "open."

The need to minimize the energy we use need not necessarily impact adversely on the form or function of a device. This premise is elegantly demonstrated by Ambio, a "bacterial lamp" created by designer Teresa van Dongen. Ambio merges sleek design with a soft glow created by bioluminescence.

Honda has been teasing the upcoming 2015 Civic Type R for some time now, having given us a glimpse of the concept back in March. Now, the Japanese automaker has released some more details about the car, and says its performance will be unmatched by any other Type R cars.

Although Amazon has announced plans to launch a drone-based delivery service, it looks like DHL Parcel is about to get there first. This week, the courier company announced that it will begin using its unmanned DHL Parcelcopter to deliver pharmaceuticals to the small island of Juist.

Two scientists at the University of Rochester have taken invisibility cloaking back to basics. Their novel arrangement of four standard, off-the-shelf lenses keeps an object hidden (and the background undisturbed) as the viewer moves up to several degrees away from the optimal viewing angle.

Ice cream can be very difficult to scoop straight from the freezer. Using traditional scoops in this situation can put a strain on the user's wrist without being that effective. The Midnight Scoop, however, is designed to protect the user's wrist, whilst making the scooping process easier.