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Timbercraft Tiny Homes, the firm behind the Retreat and Ridgewood models, recently completed a new tiny house called the Cedar House. Measuring 35 ft (10.6 m)-long, the towable dwelling has the same level of craftsmanship as its predecessors and can also run off-the-grid with a solar power setup.

Hammock or bed of rocks? It doesn't sound like a hard decision, which might be why tree tents have exploded in popularity. The latest to find its way across our desk is the Sky-Pod, a dangling, semi-rigid sleep chamber engineered to be as comfortable to sit or stand in as it is to lie in.

​We've already heard about a probiotic pill, an Alzheimer's-treatment drug and a mineral-replacing toothpaste that could treat or even prevent cavities. Now, scientists at the University of Washington have developed a natural product of their own that may do the job.

An accordion-style tower that is erected via helium balloon, a Shinto shrine-inspired tower complete with rice paddies, and a tower designed around fire prevention are the big winners of this year's eVolo Skyscraper competition.

Buick may not be on anyone's shortlist when it comes the most exciting vehicles on the road, but it does get the blood moving when it designs a new concept car. Its latest, the Enspire SUV concept, melds the worlds of utility, battery technology and fast, sleek design.

We've recently seen a number of proposals for protecting coral reefs from the dangers of climate change, and now it turns out that corals already have a self-defense mechanism. They can release aerosols into the atmosphere to create a protective "cloud umbrella."

​We've already heard about earbuds known as Sleepbuds, that are designed to mask the sound of snoring. Now, however, there's a different Sleepbud earbud on its way, and it's intended to STOP its user from snoring.

​A lot of cyclists now use smartphone-based navigation systems, which means their phones are up and running the whole time they're riding. So, what if they want their phone to still have some battery life left upon reaching their destination? Well, that's where the Battery Stem comes in.

Young American motorcycle company Vanguard has struck out into electric territory with the announcement of an electric city commuter and a funky looking ebike concept. The VanguardSpark team also has a familiar name on board: famous sportsbike innovator Erik Buell.

​As an ageing, overweight player of video games, I've always assumed games are a significant part of my too-sedentary lifestyle. But recent research suggests that stress markers and associated food consumption could be a bigger factor in gaming than television-viewing.

No doubt buoyed by the success of Nintendo's own NES Classic and SNES Classic, Sega has announced the Mega Drive Mini, a modern take on its classic 16-bit Mega Drive console (named Genesis in the US) first released in Japan in 1988.

Deposits of arsenic naturally occurring in the ground and bedrock can contaminate water as a result of mining operations. But now researchers in Sweden have identified a moss that can quickly remove the harmful substance and make the water safe to drink.