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The origin of iron in Tutankhamun's dagger has long been a point of debate. New evidence, obtained through the use of highly-accurate X-ray technology, should end the discussion, revealing that the metal in the dagger made its way to Earth as part of an ancient meteorite.

Hyundai is continuing to tease characteristics of its upcoming N performance sub-brand, with the release of another concept in its RM series. The RM16 is said to further develop Hyundai's performance technologies, while inheriting features from both the RM14 and the RM15.

Alyssa Craft and Jesse Stafford​ ditched city life and bought land in the Pacific Northwest, deciding to live in a trailer while building a homestead. The couple decided to extend their living space with a small cabin. The cost of construction came in at US$300.

A Sikorsky S-76 commercial helicopter has taken off and flown autonomously from Stratford, Connecticut to Robertson Airport in Plainville, Connecticut, covering a distance of around 30 miles (48 km). The entire flight was executed by an operator using only a tablet device.

After almost 20 years Kawasaki's range of modern classics is set to complete its full circle in 2017. The newly-announced Final Edition of the W800 twin-cylinder roadster will be available next year with a special paintjob in a limited production run to commemorate the end of an era.

A sit-atop electric scooter with traveling compactness comparable to a stand-up folder, Coswheel's A-One looks like an intriguing last-mile solution for those that want to cut down on big, heavy lugging.

As city neighborhoods go, Örnsro Trästad – or Örnsro Timber Town – will be about as green and serene as they come. The planned development will be built from the ground up as neighborhood and park in equal measure, with buildings made of wood.

Back in the 70s, many a lad owned a motorized minibike – and for all those who did, there were probably 10 others who wished they did. Well, now they've got their chance to buy a more practical version of one. Lithium Cycles' Super 73 is an e-bike designed to evoke the days of bell-bottom jeans.

Scientists have injected stem cells into the brains of stroke patients and brought about substantial improvements to motor function, with one's limbs even waking up enabling her to leave her wheelchair behind. ​

The new Audi A4 is light, economical and practical, but that won't be enough for some people. Enter the A5 Coupe, which drops the back doors and cranks up the style on Audi's midsize stalwart. There's no doubting it's a handsome car, but there's more to this coupe than a pretty face.

The main purpose of a mobility walker is to help its elderly owner get around more easily, but the FriWalk (Friendly Robot Walker) adds health monitoring, navigational aids and social alerts to the mix. It's a high-tech walker for the 21st century and is being trialed in Spain, Italy and England.

While it's nice to think electric cars are making a big difference to the environment, manufacturing them is still a dirty business. Nissan is aiming to change this at its Sunderland plant, which can now generate 11.25 MW of renewable energy thanks to a new solar farm.