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When it comes to inline speed skates (aka fast rollerblades), more wheels mean better grip on the road, but also more rolling resistance and thus less speed – fewer wheels mean more speed but less grip. funMACHINES is attempting to combine the best of both worlds, with its gripSPEEDER.

Currently under construction in Norway, Mjøstårnet will rise to a height of 81 m (265 ft) once complete, making it the new world's tallest wooden building. Kind of. Maybe. That depends on rule changes which may or may not come into force.

How much does a couple of hundredths of a second cost? Somewhere in excess of US$4 million, it would seem, as this Japanese supercapacitor supercar fractionally out-accelerates an upcoming Tesla Roadster worth less than 1/20th the price.

The science team responsible for NASA's Cassini spacecraft has released a gallery of the stand-out images from the probe's final hectic year exploring the Saturnian system.

Technology has the potential to revolutionize healthcare accessibility, but there are still gaps that need to be filled. Uber is looking to make some headway in the area with a new service aimed at helping patients get to and from a medical professional when they need to.

The "SUV convertible" sounds great on paper – the capability of an SUV coupled with the playful, airy fun of a convertible, but is rarely so good in reality. Will VW's new T-Roc cabriolet be the one to break through with a design that looks as good in reality as on paper?

Toyota is signalling a return to racing with the GR Supra Racing Concept, unveiled at the Geneva International Motor Show. Based on Toyota's most iconic sports car, the GR Supra Racing Concept is the forerunner to a new Supra model, the automaker says.

Tasked with designing a family house on a steep hill with views of the ocean, Teeland Architects conceived a glazed rectangular home wrapped in timber screens that offer control over light, breeze, and views. The recently-completed Tinbeerwah House also features solar power and greywater recycling.

Hyundai is forging ahead with its push into the EV arena, announcing an emission-free version of last year's Kona compact SUV. The Kona Electric wears a slightly different face to its fossil fuel-powered forefather, along with a cabin that has been reimagined in line with its electric powertrain.

Price is typically the biggest barrier for prospective EV buyers, but bikes like this prove the tables are turning. At just US$3,475, the Sur-Ron Light Bee is a 6,000-watt electric beast that'll give you 90-120 minutes of trail blasting up to a top speed of 40 mph (64 km/h)

Amateur astronomers have made some pretty amazing observations in the past. Now, an Argentinian amateur astronomer named Victor Buso is thanking his lucky stars, after capturing on camera the very moment a star went supernova.

Canadian startup Taiga is on a mission to make the thrill of exploring the great outdoors more sustainable. To that end, it launched the TS2 at the weekend – an all-electric snowmobile that can zoom from standing still to 100 km/h in 3 seconds.