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You could be forgiven for expecting a bridge to rise above the water over which it is intended to span. A new bridge in the Netherlands, however, takes a different approach. The Ravelijn Bridge floats on top of the water, providing access to and from the Ravelijn fortress-island.

Researchers claim to have created a transparent solar collector which is so clear that it could replace conventional glass in windows. Dubbed transparent luminescent solar concentrators, these devices may have the potential to turn any see-through surface into a solar energy collector.

Jaguar recently announced the upcoming debut of its new XE, providing teasing pictures of the compact sport sedan's engine and front-end. Now, the manufacturer has released details of the car's new infotainment system, which boasts an 8-inch touchscreen.

A team of chemical engineers from MIT has developed a new method of stimulating bone growth, by utilizing the same chemical processes that occur naturally in the human body following an injury such as a broken or fractured bone.

Why go to the trouble of designing tiny flying robots from scratch, when there are already ready-made insects that are about the right size? That's the thinking behind research being conducted at North Carolina State University, which is aimed at converting moths into "biobots."

The S1000R might be 33 horsepower down on its S1000RR superbike brother, but it's vastly more aggressive, raw and challenging on the road. It also has every rider assist and comfort technology that BMW makes – plus one magnificent, beautiful thumbswitch that we hope to see a lot more of.

Seat is celebrating its Nürburgring achievements with the SUB8 Performance Pack for the Leon Cupra, which brings the standard Cupra 280s into line with the lap-record breaking car. Upgrades include bigger brakes and new 19-inch wheels.

Roku has announced partnerships with TV manufacturers Hisense and TCL to produce Roku TV, a range of smart TVs that make media streaming more convenient without breaking the bank.

The LeadaHose aims to help keep your dog cool and reduce the hassle of washing it down after the inevitable rolls in the mud, with a leash that sports an integrated hose and connector.

The largest ship ever built for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has taken to sea as it begins its final contractor trials, The 27,800 tonne (30,600 ton) Nuship Canberra is the first of two Land Helicopter Dock (LHD) ships under construction for the Australian Defence Force.

The UK's Customuse currently has three stock 3D-printed guitar designs available, but will shortly open a browser-based platform for full customization.

Samsung’s latest smartphone, the Galaxy Alpha, marks Samsung's first foray into the world of metals (well, sort of). The Samsung Galaxy S5 mini, meanwhile, is is more in line with previous Samsung releases. Let's compare the two phones' features and specs.