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New research led by Dr Alan Jackson at the Centre for Planetary Sciences at the University of Toronto Scarborough indicate that there's a high probability that interstellar asteroid 'Oumuamua (1I/2017 U1) came from a binary star system containing at least one hot, massive star.

​The most common type of arrhythmia, atrial fibrillation is an irregular beating of the heart that can lead to strokes. And unless an electrocardiogram is being used, it can be difficult to detect. Soon, however, an app may be all that's required to do the job.

Prefabricated homes might be cheaper and quicker to assemble, but they come with certain limitations that don't impede traditionally constructed dwellings. As these examples demonstrate, however, that doesn't always have to mean compromised aesthetics.

​​Managing our exposure to the sun can be a delicate balancing act. QSun is a clever tracker that removes the guesswork by using artificial intelligence to keep tabs on sun exposure, even giving you a buzz when it's time to head for the shade. ​

Fat may be a villain of our time, but it’s not fair to paint it all with the same brush. Researchers at the Salk Institute have identified the protein that allows brown fat to expend energy, opening up a new potential avenue for treating obesity and its related diseases.

Following the loss of their 100 year-old houseboat to a fire, architect Michelle Lanker and her husband Bill Bloxom decided to design a modern replacement. Named Houseboat H, the high-end floating dwelling features significant environmentally-friendly design, including a burgeoning fish habitat.

People often dress up to go to the theater but with this project, the theater itself is looking rather dapper. Designed by high-profile firm Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), the new National Theatre of Albania will resemble an oversized bow tie and offer a view of backstage with glazed facades.

It's not often that you get to buy a complete competitive Grand Prix team. Even rarer is the opportunity to buy one seemingly emergent from an 82-year time-warp, but that's the case on March 24, 2018 when a 1936 Brooke E.R.A Monoposto and its in-period Bedford Transporter go up for sale.

​The race is on to develop a male contraceptive drug similar to that of the female birth control pill.​ The results from a Phase 1 study into the safety and efficacy of a new male birth control pill are promising, revealing the prospective drug to be safe and effective.​

​​When you think about the challenges involved, perhaps using aerial drones to deliver goods to peoples' homes just isn't feasible. That's why several groups are developing ground-based delivery drones. One of the latest, Eliport, envisions a system in which people don't even need to be involved.​

Westfalia might be the most well-known camper van converter on the planet, but its reputation lies in highway-touring VW buses and not so much camper van off-roaders. With the off-road van segment heating up, Westfalia is releasing a rugged camper van of its own, the Amundsen 540D Offroad.

​A couple of years ago, we heard about a device known as the Ripple Maker (now called Coffee Ripples), a machine that reproduces photos, text or other graphics on coffee foam. Well, beer-drinkers may be glad to know that its makers are back, with Beer Ripples.