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Scientists from the Swiss research institution Empa have created an air-conditioned bulletproof vest.

Packing an array of sensors, communications hardware and solar panels, the ASV Roboat is a fully autonomous, unmanned sailing boat that has its sights set on the current robotic world sailing record.

With the use of a cheap and widely available chemical, Purdue University researcher Burkhard Schulz has found a way to create tiny versions of plants that require less water, fertilizer, nutrients and pesticides to grow, while suffering no reduction in yield.

Custom built to break amphibious vehicle speed records, the aluminum and stainless steel Sea Lion is capable of speeds of around 180 mph (290 km/h).

Mamiya Leaf has launched three new medium format camera backs, the 40, 60 and 80 megapixel Leaf Credo range.

Nintendo 3DS v PlayStation Vita - which machine should you buy?

Porsche's hybrid 918 Spyder is a 770 bhp supercar that can top 200 mph, accelerate from 0-100 km/h in under three seconds, lap the Nurburgring Nordschleife circuit in seven minutes 22 seconds, and return 94 mpg at the pump.

Gizmag takes a look at the 2012 World Superyacht Award winners.

This foldable box creates the right setting to use your smartphone as a scanner.

Rob Flickenger has created a fully functional, battery-operated Tesla Gun of the kind used by Nikola Tesla himself in a graphic novel about the pioneers of power.

Scientists have created an underwater speaker that could be used to communicate with dolphins.

The Quadrofoil is an electrically-powered watercraft running on four hydrofoils - it offers a silent, smooth 40 km/h ride, a range of 100 kilometers and looks like a viable watersport niche of the future.