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We sat down with the CIO of Array Technologies Ron Corio in Melbourne to discuss the latest innovations in the realm of solar tracking, and what the future may hold for this increasingly solar as a form of renewable energy.

Mostly known for its lustrous fleece and predilection for vigorous spitting, the humble alpaca may soon be more famous for its novel immune system. A study has discovered that the animals produce a unique nanobody that could be recruited into a new treatment for cancer.

Mini has recently started turning its eye for space-saving design to the dilemma of ever-crowded urban centers. Its latest exploration in this area comes in the form of a flexible conceptual micro-apartment built for bustling Beijing, with pointed cues to the traditional architecture of the city.

The 2018 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to three scientists who tapped into evolution to produce vital chemicals. It was awarded to Frances H. Arnold for directing the evolution of enzymes, and to George P. Smith and Sir Gregory P. Winter, who manipulated phages to create new antibodies.

A new study has identified twelve significant genetic differences between transgender women and non-transgender males. It is hypothesized that these genes, known to be involved in sex hormone signaling, possibly contribute to a person's ultimate sense of gender identity.

On October 11, 1968, America returned to space with its most ambitious manned mission to date. Born in the aftermath of a fiery tragedy, Apollo 7, this first flight not only made possible Neil Armstrong's one small step, it also made history by being the stage for the first mutiny in space.

​​Anker recently released its Soundcore Spirt Pro sweat-proof and water-resistant Bluetooth earphones. While they don't go directly head to head with heavy-hitters like Sennheiser's Momentum earphones, they do pack in some compelling features and design novelties at a fraction of the price.

Peter Mullin made his fortune in insurance, but has spent much of it building an absolutely stunning collection of cars from his favourite era: the Art Deco period of the 1920s and 30s, when French coachbuilders were making some of the prettiest cars in automotive history. Enjoy a tour in photos.

The Specialty Equipment Market Association show often has some odd one-off designs and weird concepts to showcase. Toyota flipped the dough on this year’s show with a mobile pizza maker conceived out of a Tundra pickup truck and some pie-making expertise from Pizza Hut.

The automotive world's attention may be focused on the high-performance parts of SEMA 2018, but Hyundai is previewing a very different style of performance-enhancing component. Beginning around 2020, it will add solar roof panels to both electrified vehicles and gas models.

One lesson we've learned from chats with tiny house owners is that storage space and entertaining guests are challenges of downsizing. The Draper seems well prepared for both and has lots of storage space for a towable home, a living room/guest room, and a large deck suitable for parties.

The mysteries of human perception are endlessly fascinating. For over a decade the Neural Correlate Society has been running an annual competition celebrating the best new perceptual illusions, and the 2018 winners are sure to short-circuit your brain … in the best possible way.