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A new conductive, transparent, and stretchable nanomaterial that folds up like an accordion could one day be applied to the development of flexible electronics and wearable sensors, as well as stretchable displays.

In addition to our hands-on time with the consumer-facing Oculus Rift, we also swung by Sony's booth to get another look at the latest version of Project Morpheus. Join Gizmag, for our impressions.

Unlike other stair-climbing wheelchairs we've seen over the years, the B-Free Chair relies on a set of robotic "pedrails" that look almost like skinny tank tracks. These articulated pedrails allow the electric to grip the staircase firmly as it navigates up or down.

Airbus Helicopters' new H160 was introduced at the Heli-Expo trade show back in March, but its first flight took place on June 13th and was announced this week at the Paris Air Show. The aircraft is reportedly both cleaner-running and quieter than its stablemates.

Returning spacecraft generate plasma that blocks radio communications during reentry, but researchers at China's Harbin Institute of Technology are developing a new method of piercing the plasma and maintaining communications.

iblazr 2 is a wireless flash for mobile devices which offers Bluetooth syncing and advanced control via a companion app. The latest iteration of the iblazr, which can be used with native camera apps, is currently looking for funding on Kickstarter.

How nanoparticles can best navigate the body's fluids to deliver medicine is a huge area of focus for scientists. Researchers are now reporting a new technique whereby nanorobots are made to swim swiftly through the bloodstream to reach their destination.

When we first covered the news of the E-Fan's first public flight, Airbus was only showing an artist's impression of what the production electric aircraft could look like. But this year the company had a full-sized version on display at the 51st Paris Air Show.

There's a new way to streamline your camping kitchen thanks to the Camp Champ, which packs a home kitchen's worth of cooking gear into a neat box. At camp, the box opens up into a full kitchen area complete with stove, cookware and plenty of counter space.

Work has begun on replacing the existing building at 425 Park Avenue in New York with a new 21st century skyscraper designed by Foster + Partners. The design is aimed at being sustainable and at promoting the wellbeing of its occupants. The groundbreaking ceremony took place on Jun. 10.

A house in Värmdö, Sweden, is designed to make the most of its location. Street Monkey Architects' Pulkabacken (or "toboggan hill") House has a large, grass-covered ground-to-roof slope that provides privacy and can be used for sledding in the snow. It also leads up to a rooftop party deck.

Today, Canadian company UrtheCast is celebrating the release of three full-color videos shot from its Ultra HD Iris imaging device, mounted on the exterior of the International Space Station (ISS).