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To entice kids into the field of microbiology, scientists at Stanford have developed a DIY smartphone microscope that lets users take a closer look at the microscopic world and allows microbes to be controlled in real-time so they can be used to play games like soccer or Pac-Man​.

Thanks to a research partnership with the municipality of Dubai, Philips has developed a range of LED bulbs that are claimed to reduce electricity consumption by up to 90 percent when compared to incandescent bulbs and will last up to 15 time longer, too.​

Data from the Hubble Space Telescope has helped solve the mystery of a seemingly impossible starthat has been shedding gigantic "cannonballs" of energetic plasma once every 8.5 years for the past 400 years.

​All of the smartphones bursting into flames these days has us thinking about batteries. Specifically, we were wondering if the need to periodically discharge cell phone batteries to keep them conditioned is really necessary. So, as part of our regular One Big Question series, we asked an expert.

​Modern headlamps are much brighter and whiter than in the past, but sometimes brighter isn't better. Daimler has developed a new smart pixel system, able to more precisely mold its beam than existing adaptive headlights, cutting down on dazzle in the process.

Google's self-driving vehicles have now driven over two million miles on public roads and, as you might expect, the first million looked very different to the second. Freeways, light traffic and simple intersections have given way to complex city streets, advanced roadcraft and social cues.

A team at Disney Research has developed a method for crafting 3D printable objects with metal balls embedded inside, which allows the average user to design models that can pull off some quirky balancing acts.

By studying the intricate folding patterns of a beetle's wings, scientists in Switzerland have developed a drone that opens up and takes to the skies in less than a second with a couple of swift movements. ​

​A few years back, drone-maker senseFly launched its eBee fixed-wing drone with a firm eye on agricultural applications. Now the company has announced an upgrade, the eBee Plus, which along with longer flight times, packs a new sensor promised to provide more precise mapping.

From the all-electric i3 to hybrids like the X5 XDrive40e and glorious i8 supercar, BMW has been ramping up its low-emissions offerings in recent times. Now the i3 itself has been given an upgrade that adds a whopping 50 percent more range.

Maximus Extreme Living Solutions recently completed a new tiny house for a couple of skiing enthusiasts. The Tiny Ski Lodge features an interesting interior layout that includes an upstairs lounge and a hobby room for sewing and crafting.

​Even though they don't have a layer of blubber, beavers are still able to stay warm when diving in frigid waters. How do they do it? Well, they trap a layer of air in their fur. Scientists have taken that concept and run with it, creating a material that could be used to make warmer wetsuits. ​