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MIT researchers have created a unique bubble-wrapped sponge that can boil water through the absorption of sunlight.

A team of researchers has developed a tiny battery that’s entirely non-toxic, and which provides enough power for tiny, edible sensing or diagnostic devices to get their jobs done.

New research is adding some clarity to the reasons behind the rising number of drone incidents, suggesting that more often than not, technical glitches rather than piloting errors are to blame.

A new device switches out visible light observations for shortwave infrared, letting doctors peer deeper into the ear than normal. It’s designed to be similar to existing otoscopes, and should allow for much more accurate diagnoses of ear infections.

Tesla has made a point of making EVs exciting, rather than just focusing on the environment. The Model S P90D has won fans with its range and luxurious interior, but most of the people who've driven it come away gawping at how fast it is. Now it's even faster, thanks to the addition of a P100D.

After nearly six months of beta testing, Android 7.0 Nougat is being pushed out from this week. What goodies and new features does Google's latest mobile OS have in store? And how will it change your phone? We've been putting the software to the test since March and here's what we've found.

With its combination of lightness and strength, carbon fiber is being used in a range of aerospace and automotive applications. Unfortunately, the weave isn't easily recyclable. A team at Georgia Tech is trying to change that, using a new method to recycle the materials in thermoset carbon fiber.

With smartphones capable of taking amazing photographs, you might be tempted to leave your camera at home next time you go on vacation. But does a dedicated shooter still deserve a spot in your suitcase? Here we look at some reasons to pack a camera, and others to leave it behind.

​If less is more, then next to nothing is optimum. At least, that seems to be the thinking behind the Androgyne Royale, which has an ultra-skeletonized design that's intended to answer the question of what sort of watch the Voltaire would have worn.

At this moment, two Voyager probes are speeding out into the unknown each carrying a "golden record" with information about our planet, our many different languages, our sciences and arts. But if a new theory about life in the universe is correct, those records may never find an audience.

Technology firm Elistair has found a way to make use of drone technology's strengths around airports while maintaining a focus on safety, tethering the drones to the ground to stop them wandering off course. ​

The Disco revealed by Parrot at CES earlier this year is yet another departure from the typical consumer drone form, and the company has just revealed a few new details about how the speedy fixed-wing glider will work in the air.