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Swearing is a universal human phenomenon, arising in the right brain, when most language production occurs in the left brain. Now it appears that swearing has a ‘pain-lessening effect’ explaining why it developed and why it persists.

Powerbocks are sprung boots that let you leap six feet in the air, run at 25mph and stride nine feet at a time.

An entrant to this year's James Dyson awards has come up with something devilishly simple: a shrinking milk jug that squeezes all the air out as you empty it. The inventor claims it lets milk last as much as a week longer.

Scientists in Japan are claiming that stopping to smell some lemons can actually alter gene activity and blood chemistry in ways that measurably reduce stress.

A South African bank armed ATMs with pepper spray to prevent theft. So far, it's only attacked employees.

NAVIGON's new on-board navigation software transforms any iPhone 3G or 3GS with OS 3.0 into a complete navigation device. With the software and map data on board, there are no subscription fees to pay or map downloads to wait for during navigation.

A young German designer has come up with a concept for a short-distance, solar-powered bike that could easily be rented in big cities. But how trustworthy is the public?

Researchers have produced a cheaper, more fuel efficient tire by replacing about 12 percent of the silica used in conventional tire manufacture with microcrystalline cellulose derived from plant fiber.

The c,mm,n project has set its sights on sustainable mobility for the future and you can help

An international team of scientists led by the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) has created the first-ever comprehensive computer model of sunspots.

As Australia recovers from its worst wildfire season on record (more than 1800 homes lost in the ‘Black Saturday’ fires in the state of Victoria), the country’s major telco, Telstra, has launched a AUD$200,000 Mobile Exchange on Wheels (MEOW).

Nissan has previewed its EV platform demonstrating it on a Tiida-based model. The Nissan EV-11 prototype produces zero CO2 emissions, seats four-five adults, has a top speed of around 87mph and a cruising range of 100 miles between charges.