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​​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.

It can be a hassle, taking your glasses on and off to switch between near and distant vision. That's why scientists from the University of Utah have developed glasses that change focus automatically, depending on what you're looking at.​

If you wish your coffee would only stay at the ideal temperature, Ember is a product that can solve your first-world problem for $150.

The Tokyo Institute of Technology and Bridgestone Tires have developed a new hydraulic robotic muscle that is lightweight, yet is five to ten times as strong as conventional electric motors.

We recently jumped on the new RazorX Cruiser Electric Skateboard and went for a ride around the London Toy Fair 2017. Read on to see how we got on, and whether this upcoming budget-friendly electric board is worth a look.

​You ​would​ have been on time, but you couldn't find parking. Sound familiar? To help you avoid these types of snafus, Google is adding a parking difficulty icon to its Maps app for Android, which indicates potential problems in metro areas.

It's been years since Apple first introduced Siri and we started having conversations with our devices. Perhaps it's no surprise that we now have Vinci, a pair of wireless headphones with a smart assistant built right in.

This bona fide architectural oddity in Prague, Czech Republic, by local firm Šépka architekti, looks very unlike most other family homes. Situated on a steep slope among some trees, the roughly pear-shaped House in the Orchard is raised on a single concrete stilt to cut down on building costs.

Dr Usama Kadri of Cardiff University’s School of Mathematics believes that it may one day be possible to use acoustic-gravity waves against tsunamis to mitigate or even halt their effects.​

The European Space Agency's artist-in-residence Jorge Mañes Rubio has released the conceptual design for a vast lunar temple. The 50 m (164 ft) tall dome-shaped temple would be a place of contemplation for future moon-dwellers.