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​​Proof that innovation does not have to be expensive, this year’s Dyson Prize goes to American designer Isis Shiffer for her invention of the EcoHelmet, a foldable paper helmet that makes it easier for cyclists to protect their heads for just $5.​

Chinese smartphone-maker OnePlus has behemoths like Samsung in its sights. Let’s see how the budget-minded OnePlus 3T​ stacks up against the premium Galaxy S7 edge​.

Apple is the company that set the standard for high-end smartphone pricing, but Chinese startup OnePlus is trying to shake up that model with its value-minded "Flagship killers." Let's see how the new OnePlus 3T​ compares to the iPhone 7 Plus​.

PanoMoments are 360-degree living photos which can be taken with a standard interchangeable lens camera, and capture a moment in time in an immersive way. A Kickstarter campaign is currently running to create a platform for the images which each consist of 120 or more photos.

Researchers have developed a new dry adhesive that not only bonds in extreme temperatures, it even gets stronger as the heat goes up. The gecko-inspired material maintains its hold in extreme cold and actually gets stickier in extreme heat.

A miniature, pliable, wearable acoustic sensor that captures physiological waves generated in the human body, has been developed. The device allows human health monitoring and the wearer to control remote devices with spoken words.

Attendees of Florida's Walt Disney World Resort this coming holiday season will be treated to a different kind of light show, with Intel's Shooting Star drones forming colorful, flying animations across the night sky.

Mazda Motorsports unveiled a new race car for the Daytona Prototype international (DPi) rules. The RT24-P will compete in the Prototype class and is slated for extensive on-track testing in the coming weeks before the Rolex 24 at Daytona in January.

Those of you who pore over smartphone specs will recognize Qualcomm as the major player in mobile processors and charging standards, and the US company has just announced its latest technologies ready for the flagships of 2017.

​​Meniere’s disease is a debilitating condition, causing severe dizzy spells. While there is a treatment, it can cause permanent loss of hearing. Now, however, it turns out that a steroid injection to the affected inner ear may be just as effective, but without any side effects.​

​Owls are known for their near-silent flight, which allows them to swoop down on prey unheard. Wind turbines, though, are often accused of being too noisy. Scientists are addressing the one situation with the other, by copying the structure of owl feathers to make turbine blades more quiet.

Many people don't remember to take their medicine every day, or they simply don't bother. That's why scientists have developed a new type of capsule. It only has to be taken once, after which it delivers medication from the stomach for up to two weeks.​