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​Scientists at Empa are developing a gelatine-based model that simulates the characteristics of human skin by mimicking the way it absorbs water. This could provide an alternative to human clinical trials for testing how skin interacts with textiles, like surgical dressings.

If you need proof Chinese cars are fast catching up to the rest of the world, just look at some of the vehicles coming out of Auto Shanghai. The styling team at Haval has shown what it can do with the HB-03. It might be a concept for now, but the SUV previews what the future of Haval will look like.

Aerojet Rocketdyne has successfully completed hot-fire qualification tests of its MR-104J liquid-fueled rocket engine for Boeing's Crew Space Transportation (CST)-100 Starliner crew module.

If supercars have become a bit too ho-hum, perhaps what you really need to bring on a new wave of enthusiasm is ... an aquarium? That's what one supercar startup is thinking, combining all-electric power and extreme styling in a unique 2+2 layout (2 people, 2 fish).

Peugeot recently transformed its Expert van into a functional, four-wheeled oyster bar. Not to be outdone in the van conversion game, sister company Citroën has created a mobile bike shop out of not just any van, but a classic Type H.

If you're considering one of the Samsung Galaxy S8 series flagships versus one of the latest iPhones, you'll want to examine all your options. Here, we compare the specs and features of the top-of-the-line Samsung Galaxy S8+ with the iPhone 7.

When 18 malaria patients in the Congo failed to respond to conventional treatments, doctors knew they had to act fast – and try something different. So instead of turning to more synthetic drugs, they turned instead to nature and found a solution that delivered remarkable results.

Kengo Kuma's firm has unveiled an interesting design for an art museum in Turkey that's based on interlocking wooden boxes. Though it's still just a concept at present, we hope the Odunpazari Modern Art Museum does indeed go ahead, as it has the potential to become something special.

What happens when Nature decides to push the "reset" button on an ecosystem? The answer can be found in the aftermath of the 2012 El Hierro eruptions. While the magma vaporized everything in its path, it also provided a blank slate for a mysterious organism to move in and restart life anew.

​While your chronological age will tell you how long you've been riding around on this planet, your biological age tells you how well your body is faring on its journey. Now, researchers have added to the growing toolbox of biological age determinants by examining images of our brains.

The original DJI Ronin was a terrific tool that brought Steadicam-like stabilization to filmmakers without the six-figure price tag. The Ronin 2 is ready for the big time, with multiple mount options, hot-swappable batteries that can power the camera, and a whopping 30-lb (13.6 kg) load capacity.

If you suspect that the large, curved Infinity Displays on Samsung’s latest Galaxy S8 series are easy to break, then results from a breakability test conducted by SquareTrade (a smartphone insurance company) support your hunch.