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In the first study of its kind, a team of scientists has altered the seawater chemistry in a natural section of the Great Barrier Reef to mimic pre-industrial conditions, observing just how well the coral was able to grow before we came along and altered the landscape.

Bamboo-framed bikes certainly have an "organic" look, although some people might find it a little too Gilligan's Island-esque. That's why a team at England's Bamboo Bicycle Club has created what is claimed to be the world's first Aero Bamboo Bike.​

Vancouver is following the lead of other world cities by repurposing a disused rail line to create a new walking and cycling route. The Arbutus Greenway project will provide a continuous route for pedestrians and cyclists from Milton Street to 1st Avenue.

​You may have already heard about how the introduction of probiotic "beneficial bacteria" to the gut can aid in digestion. Now, scientists from the University of Florida are proposing doing something similar with peoples' mouths. The result could be a cavity-prevention pill.​

ODA New York has drawn inspiration from the way plants turn towards the sun while designing a residential high-rise concept. Bayside twists dramatically to offer occupants a better view than a standard building would.

Scientists are working on ways to create bioengineered human hearts by first stripping donor hearts of cells and then using the potential recipient's own induced pluripotent stem cells to generate cardiac muscle cells that can be used to repopulate the heart in an automated bioreactor system.

​Generally-speaking, hard objects and soft objects don't bond well together. Now, scientists at the University of Michigan have used that principle to develop one of the most ice-repellent coatings ever made. Its applications could range from airplane wings to car windshields to freezers.

The Jurni is aimed at making travel more bearable by allowing users to sit on it to rest, ride on it when queueing, and pull it along like a conventional wheeled case. Intrigued by​ the concept, we put one through its paces.​

There are plenty of portable audio devices to choose from these days, many of which conveniently fit in bags or backpacks for carrying. But sometimes a bigger beast is called for. We got the chance to kick back and crank up one of the latest wireless speakers from Nyne, the Rock.

House on the Cliff is a cave house like no other. The recently-completed Spanish home features a zinc tiled roof that lends the appearance of a dragon looking out to sea.

​When you hear the name "Boeing," chances are you think of aircraft. The fact is, however, the company has also been developing underwater vehicles since the 1960s. Its latest such creation, the Echo Voyager, is designed to operate autonomously for months at a time.​

After some corporate reshuffling last year, Gumpert was rebranded as Apollo Automobil. The new brand is holding its coming out party at the Geneva Motor Show, revealing the all-new Arrow, a sharply styled supercar that combines (Gumpert) Apollo levels of performance with an all-new look.