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Designed by Lenz Architects, the aptly-named Shell House looks like a squat turtle with its shell-like roof. The house is located on the outskirts of Almaty, Kazakstan, and can be closed-up to the outside to increase security and privacy.

"Imagine handing over your laundry to a friend who folds it for you" is the rather deft way in which FoldiMate describes the benefits of its robotic clothes folding machine. The firm says its device can cut in half the time spent on the laborious task of clothes folding, albeit for a hefty outlay.

Even though the gut contains five times more neurons than the spinal cord, its nervous system has not been extensively observed. To fix that, a Duke University researcher did the logical thing – inserted a window in a mouse's abdomen so he could watch.

Citroen is known for a few things, but the most prominent development in its history has to be the hydro-pneumatic suspension from the DS. In an attempt to inject some of this smooth-riding magic into its modern cars, the company has developed a new hydraulic cushion suspension system.

​Mercedes has plugged every four-wheel drive niche imaginable, but that doesn't mean it has forgotten about families who just want a wagon. The E-Class Estate has space for the family and all their kit, but doesn't try to be something it's not. And we're perfectly okay with that. ​

To drive a new car with truly retro styling, you're paying through the nose for something like a Morgan. But you can pick up this Classic 500 motorcycle for about the same price as your average commuter, and most people can't tell it's not a restoration.

DJI's freshly announced Focus is a camera control system that allows remote adjustment of aperture and focus, meaning directors can make tweaks from the ground to get those killer shots with drones from the air.

McLaren has unveiled the MSO Carbon Series LT, a version of the 675 LT Spider that has been given the carbon fiber treatment. Around 40 percent more carbon fiber has been added to the model, which has a gloss finish that McLaren says gives it "a brutal beauty."

The auction of a scientific document by Aristotle on Wednesday will make compelling viewing for those who value scientific heritage. The 1476 vellum edition of Aristotle's "de Animabilis" is expected to break auction records, being the most important source of zoological information for 2,000 years.

Few people would look at toothpaste tubes as being in need of improvement, until, perhaps, they realize how long they take to decompose and how many get thrown away. Poppits toothpaste, however, doesn't come in a tube, but in waste-free pods that dissolve in the mouth.

The Eon Scooter is equipped with an electric motor that is claimed to be powerful enough to carry a 250-lb (113-kg) rider up a 30-degree incline with no problems.

HTC's and Samsung's 2016 flagships are the top Smartphone of the Year candidates so far. Read on for our hands-on comparison of the HTC 10​ vs. Samsung Galaxy S7​ (which also includes the larger Galaxy S7 edge).