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A clinical trial of a permanent vaccine developed by the US-based Sabin Vaccine Institute for hookworm has been completed in Brazil, giving hope for a permanent end to a problem that affects 600 million people worldwide.

The use of UV light, special blue-light polymers and a clever safety trigger could make the Polyes Q1 the safest 3D sketching pen yet.

In an attempt to reduce some of the confusion surrounding police incidents involving firearms, Yardarm has developed a wireless sensor that allows firearms to be tracked and monitored in real time thanks to a small electronics package that fits into the weapon's grip.

Science Museum's new permanent exhibit, "Information Age: Six Networks That Changed Our World" was recently opened by Queen Elizabeth II when she sent the first tweet by a British monarch.

Arizona-based start-up Krossblade's SkyCruiser concept is an electric hybrid aircraft that not only switches between being an airplane and a quadcopter, but can be driven on the road as well.

Chicago-based customization firm Toca has revealed a twin-turbo, 600 hp performance version of Hyundai's Genesis sedan dubbed "Steel Phoenix" ahead of SEMA in Las Vegas next month.

It's one of those "givens" of raising a child – as they get older, you have to get them bigger bicycles. That can get a bit costly, so Irish entrepreneur Simon Evans designed an alternative. His LittleBig Bike can be converted from a small balance bike to a larger one, and then to a pedal bike.

What happens when you're immersed in a virtual world – such as a game – and you want to use your real-world fingers to control your virtual fingers in that world? Well, China's Dexta Robotics has created an exoskeleton for your hand, which can even provide the user with a sense of touch.

The iPad Air 2 is the best iPad yet (as the latest iPad always should be), but how does it compare to one of the leading laptop/tablet hybrids? Read on, as Gizmag compares the iPad Air 2 to Microsoft's Surface Pro 3.

Ever thought about how sound could be used to bring a whole new level of automation? The Ear-IT project has been monitoring acoustics in the Spanish city of Santander, and says the results could improve lives of its residents in ways ranging from improved traffic flow to energy savings in the home.

Data scientists in Colombia have have developed a computer model that can work out what crops work best under specific weather conditions. They have advised rice farmers not to plant crops, saving millions of dollars.

CERN is digitizing over 50 years of old photographs. However, the researchers say they can’t work out what some photos depict. If you know your Large Hadron Collider from your Low Energy Antiproton Ring, then be sure to read on and lend a hand ...