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For years researchers have noted an unusual association between smoking and schizophrenia. New research may have finally solved the mystery while also paving the way for the development of new, more targeted treatments for several mental health conditions.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)​ has released the first batch of images taken by the GOES-16 satellite, including a breath-taking image of Earth's full disk.

Many gall wasps follow a peaceful path to adulthood, crafting themselves miniature crypts in oak tree branches where they bunker down before emerging in the spring. But a newly discovered parasitic wasp, called Euderus set, has other ideas.

​Organizing an office full of people on a project can be tough, and it’s even more chaotic in the modern workforce, when that group can be meeting from anywhere in the world. To try to bring that to order, Cisco is pitching the Spark Board to use the cloud to replicate visual brainstorming sessions.

The "Corruption Perceptions Index" scores countries out of 100 for their public sector honesty, and the just-released 2016 report paints a bleak picture. More countries declined than improved and just 54 countries scored better than 50.

​If you're lifting a delicate object, you don't want to exert too much pressure on it, nor do you want to leave it covered in sticky residue. That's why scientists have developed an adhesive material that not only doesn't leave residue, but that can also be remotely "turned on and off" via UV light.

More than just an electrified vehicle sub-brand, "i" is BMW's "spearhead of innovation" for technological advancements. The latest fruits of that innovation spearheading can be found floating on the ocean in the form of the Nimbus 305 Drophead E-Power.

​​Over the years, various automakers have offered windshields that are heated via electrical filaments embedded in the glass. Volkswagen has just announced a (more or less) wire-free alternative, however, in the form of its climate windscreen.

Rocky Mountain Tiny Houses recently completed a barn-style tiny house for a retiree who wanted a low-budget home to put on her land in Beulah Valley, Colorado. Clad in reclaimed materials and sporting a modest interior, the Bitterroot Valley tiny house runs off-the-grid with solar power.

​​There are around one million insects that have been discovered and described by scientists, with every last one slotting into one of 31 categories, known in entomology circles as orders. But the discovery of a new alien-like insect preserved in amber has forced them to revisit the playbook.

As emissions regulations tighten and congestion gets worse, manufacturers are being forced to delve deep into their engineering kitbag for clever ways to save fuel. The latest brand to unveil a smart new eco-friendly engine is Toyota, which has released a new 1.5-liter for the Yaris.

​​When it comes to consumer drones, a lot of people simply want something that lets them take high-angle selfies. If you're one of those people, then you might like the Selfly. It's a camera-equipped flat-bodied drone that attaches to a smartphone case when not in use.