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​Researchers have made an incredible advance in the field of real-time projection mapping, creating a new system that can simulate the way light reflects off a nonexistent 3D structure. The result is stunningly realistic dynamic projection that heralds a new generation of trippy performance art.

H&H Classics March 4 auction saw two of the most expensive motorcycles ever sold at auction. A prototype Honda CB750 fetched £161,000 (US$263,725), while a 1969 HondaZ50A "Monkeybike" used by music legend John Lennon sold for £57,500 (US$94,187)

According to Purdue University scientists, the Tesla Roadster and its plastic mannequin driver that were recently shot into space may be the dirtiest unmanned objects ever launched into orbit – carrying an unprecedented amount of bacteria that could one day contaminate Mars.

Harvard has reported a breakthrough artificial eye just 30 microns in depth which can exceed the capabilities of the human eye. The technology could make a real impact in all manner of optical fields, including those in cameras, telescopes, microscopes, glasses and even virtual reality.

To look through space is to look through time. Astronomers have now peered right back to the “Cosmic Dawn” – when the first stars were beginning to fire up – by picking up an extremely faint radio signal that marks the earliest evidence of hydrogen, just 180 million years after the Big Bang.

​A new study is suggesting the genetic impact of Alzheimer's disease could be more significant than previously thought, finding a strong link between the ages of parents and children and the onset of the disease.​

In many parts of the world, the daffodil is a symbol of hope in the fight against cancer, but now the flower could take on a more proactive role. Researchers at ULB have found that an alkaloid extracted from daffodils can help shut down the “nanomachines” that tumors exploit to grow out of control.

​It's easy to know your chronological age, but what about your biological age – the amount that your body has physically aged, which varies from person to person? Well, according to a new study out of China, a simple urine test could tell you.

Westfalia is more than just Volkswagen campers. Another staple is its Ford Nugget, which is now growing a little larger with the introduction of the Nugget Plus. The new model takes the Nugget to the next level of comfort and convenience, using its extra size to carry a half bathroom.​

The phone launches continue to come thick and fast at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, and Asus is the latest company to show off its wares. It's unveiled three new ZenFone models for 2018, one of which bears more than a slight resemblance to a flagship smartphone recently launched by Apple.

As the United Nations continues to drag its heels on developing a clear international treaty relating to lethal autonomous weapons, South Korea has just announced a major investment in artificial intelligence and military systems with the goal of applying AI to various defense projects.

Depression is treated in the same way, whether the patient has experienced it for a short time or over many years. According to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, however, that may not be the right way to go, as a new study indicates that long-term depression physically alters the brain.