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A foldable, paper-based, urine-fueled, microbial fuel cell system that powers an emergency radio beacon has been developed by researchers at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol). The new prototype also promises to be non-toxic, easily made, and, above all, cheap to make.

We tend to think of future lunar colonies as being cramped futuristic domes or subsurface rabbit warrens, but what about underground caverns big enough to hang glide in? According to a study by a Purdue University, the Moon may contain lava tubes large enough to house entire cities.

The Leoht Tote could put an end to rummaging in the depths of your handbag for your phone, only to discover the battery is almost dead. Dubbed "the evolution of the handbag" it comes with in-built lithium ion battery and LED lighting, two USB ports and wireless recharging – and it looks good, too.

Fresh from looking to the future with its new Evora 400, Lotus is taking a moment to reflect on the past. The British carmaker has announced a special Lotus Elise to celebrate the 20th birthday of the iconic car. The Elise 20th Anniversary Special Edition is based on the Elise S Club Racer.

Magic Leap just might be the most mysterious company in tech. What we do know is that it's making a head-worn augmented reality device, and it's raised over US$540 million in venture funding. Today it got slightly less mysterious, showing us our first glimpse of what it's like to use the product.

Many of us are forced to exercise at night, despite the fact that doing so brings new dangers. The 270-degree Shoe Lights from Night Runner are designed to mitigate some of those dangers by providing lights to illuminate the path ahead.

Honda showed a new adventure bike at the Tokyo Motorcycle Show last week, adapting the CB500 into its most practical form yet. With a seat height of 730mm, lots of crash protection, 93 miles per gallon and Honda reliability, it is ideal transport for the 75 % of the world's population below 172 cm.

Vector has announced a new smartwatch range at Baselworld, offering a 30 day battery life and running on a proprietary operating system. The new watch, which is available in two different form factors with various finishes, links with iOS, Android and Windows Phone.

Microsoft will be launching Windows 10 later this year, and when it does, you'll be upgrading Windows 7 and 8.1 via Windows Update. This is easier than the hassle of a clean install and it allows you to keep your settings, files, and most apps. Here's how to get an early look at what to expect.

Table saws can make working with wood a breeze. They can also take fingers off the unwary in the blink of an eye. Bosch's Reaxx table saw can tell the difference between a piece of wood and a finger, and drop the blade out of the way to prevent a messy accident.

Those who question the environmental benefits of EVs over their gas-guzzling brethren often point out that the electricity powering EVs usually comes from fossil fuel-burning power plants. But a study has revealed some hidden benefits of EVs, regardless of where the electricity originates.

At this time of year, people living in northern regions all over the world are faced with the same problem: icy sidewalks. That's why researchers from the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the University of Toronto are developing rubber boot soles with bits of glass embedded in them.