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Whales inhabiting the waters off of New York and New Jersey can now be heard in real-time thanks to an acoustic monitoring buoy created by a consortium of marine scientists. The device allows the group to track, study and protect several species of endangered baleen whales.

A researcher at the University of Texas San Antonio has found a way to use a technique known as photodynamic therapy to alter the pH of tumors so that they commit suicide without harming the rest of the body.

When heavy fog or clouds roll in, navigating can become a dangerous proposition for a helicopter pilot. A new augmented reality vision system out of the Technical University of Munich (TUM) though, could help them see clearly through difficult weather using more than just their eyes.

The new Can-Am Spyder F3-S has what the company is calling a Sports mode feature that allows riders to drift, and is meant to turn riding through twisties into a more exciting experience.​

A new teaching tool adds an innovative twist to the traditional chemistry model kit. Happy Atoms combines augmented reality with a physical product to educate students about the wonderful world of molecules​.

The Platypus above/below water exploration craft is expected to go into production later this year. We popped down to the south coast of France a few days ago to talk new design and production plans. And to ride on, and under, the surprisingly chilly waters of the Mediterranean.

Japanese researchers have developed a device that can switch between insulating/non-magnet and metallic/magnet states simultaneously by electrochemical reaction at room temperature, with one potential application​ in flash storage that could double capacity.

Just over a week after its LM GTE Pro category win at Le Mans 2016, Ford is taking a trip back in time to an even bigger win. The all-new 2017 Ford GT '66 Heritage Edition pays homage to Ford's historic 1966 Le Mans victory.

​​Toyota has a range of reliable cars, but it's a range lacking sparkle. The GT86 caters for drivers, but most mainstream Toyotas are blander than a washing machine. The C-HR could see that change, with an edgy exterior and interior design drawing heavily on the run of concepts preceding it. ​

​​It's been known for some time that dogs can detect hypoglycaemia in the breath of type 1 diabetics. Now, scientists believe that they may have figured out just what it is that those dogs are smelling. The discovery could potentially lead to a replacement for uncomfortable finger-prick tests.​

​Scientists at the University of Birmingham have come up with a multi-function laptop antenna that’s able to squeeze inside a hinge. The tech packs Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, and 3G/4G LTE into a single unit, and could allow for notebooks with better connectivity.​

Osmo Coding is a game which combines an iPad with physical play pieces to help teach kids logic and problem solving skills. With the help of a young tester, we recently took the game for a spin to see what it’s like.