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A new battery devised at the University of Maryland uses a high concentration of lithium salts in water to create high-voltage, green, safe energy storage for the smart grid and safety-centric applications.

Mazda has taken the covers off its new CX-9 SUV. Designed to ferry the kids to school in style, the CX-9 will be powered by a 2.5-liter engine debuting new turbo technology that cuts down on lag.

Nissan is showcasing its Color Studio program at the LA Auto Show, featuring two Juke models decked out in black and yellow. The Color Studio allows buyers to customize many trim pieces on the Juke (and now the Versa Note) and these special new Stinger Editions are designed to showcase that.

​For the first time, scientists have successfully grown vocal cords in the lab, with tests showing the engineered tissue to be functional, with the ability to transmit sound. The research is the first step on a long path towards clinical use.​

Transporting cars, equipment and even people across bodies of water could get a little less cumbersome, thanks to the inflatable Ferryboat built by Slovenia-based Hovercraft. The Ferryboat can be quickly inflated and launched from just about anywhere.

Following what it describes as an "exhaustive and rigorous scientific review," the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has today announced the approval of the first ever genetically-modified animal for human consumption.

Are you looking to upgrade from an entry-level DSLR to something a bit more powerful? We try to make the decision a bit easier by putting some of the best mid-range and enthusiast DSLRs side-by-side and comparing their key specs and features.

Lately we've been seeing some interesting departures from typical multitool designs. One of the latest is the Australian-designed Zeus Handy Tool, which packs a whopping 23 odds and ends.​

Indian Motorcycle takes the fight straight to its main competitor, Harley-Davidson, with a bored-down version of the Scout model. The Scout Sixty trades some power for a big chunk off its retail price, while retaining the same sporty character that made for a worldwide success story.

Ford has created a suit of clothing that mimics the effects of driving while under the influence of drugs. The goal is to use the suit, along with its Drunk Driving Suit sibling, to educate kids in a hands-on way about the effects of driving under the influence.

​An Israeli startup has launched a crowdfunding campaign to bring a backyard biogas converter to both developed and developing countries. The HomeBiogas digester can turn kitchen leftovers and livestock manure into natural liquid fertilizer and clean gas for cooking, lighting and water heating.

Renault has been testing a smart-charging system designed to reduce costs and lower the impact of car charging on the electrical grid.