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Frozen smoke is the world's lightest solid material

Science

World's lightest solid material, known as 'frozen smoke', gets even lighter

Researchers have a created a new ultralight MWCNT aerogel that boasts amazing strength and an incredibly large surface area.

The three B-Class F-CELL EVs that will circumnavigate the globe in the Mercedes-Benz F-CELL World Drive

Automotive

Mercedes to go around the world in 125 days in fuel cell EVs

Mercedes-Benz is aiming to demonstrate the efficiency and suitability for everyday use of fuel cell technology by circumnavigating the globe in 125 days with its first series-produced hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, the B-Class F-CELL.

Electronics

TI’s bqTESLA wireless charging development kit helps designers cut the cord on portable devices

The Texas Instruments bqTESLA wireless charging development kit lets designers integrate wireless power technology into portable electronics.

A model zeolite molecule, illustrating its porous structure and large inner surface area (Photo: Fraunhofer)

Environment

Zeolite-based wood glues shown to absorb pollutants off-gassed from particleboard

Researchers have discovered that wood adhesives with added zeolites can actually help clean the air of formaldehyde fumes.

The Planon SlimScan SS100 is a credit card-sized high-resolution color scanner, designed for scanning and keeping track of receipts

Electronics

Planon releases credit card-sized scanner for receipts

The Planon SlimScan SS100 is a "credit card-sized" high-resolution color scanner, designed for scanning and keeping track of receipts.

Researchers have created a microreactor that purifies water utilizing sunlight and microfluidics

Science

Microfluidics and sunlight combined to purify water

Researchers have created a microreactor that purifies water utilizing sunlight and microfluidics.

Charles Burton's historic skyscraper design (left) and the Crystal Palace in 1910

Architecture

World's first skyscraper design up for auction

The world's first skyscraper was proposed by British architect Charles Burton at least 30 years before America erected what are regarded as the world's first skyscrapers, and his designs will be auctioned on 19 January.

The INTI study has identified a sustainable process for creating water-soluble natural dyes that may be dry-stored

Environment

Pigments from peanuts: a better way to make dyes from agricultural waste

The Argentine National Institute for Industrial Technology is taking an interesting alternative approach to the green revival interest in natural dyes: they're experimenting with the extraction of pigments from agricultural waste.

Home Entertainment

Sony's latest 3D, internet-ready television line-up

Sony's BRAVIA line of televisions got some new additions at CES 2011.

Automotive

Dakar 2011 - VW, KTM, Kamaz, Red Bull again

It was the usual suspects once more in the 2011 Dakar Rally. Volkswagen's TDI diesel Touaregs went 1-2-3, KTM's 450s went 1-2 for the tenth time in a row and Kamaz's Vladimir Chagin repeated last year's win.

Ford Motor Company, Executive Chairman Bill Ford charges the Ford Focus Electric using the home charging station

Automotive

Ford’s home EV charging station stacks up against competitors

Ford’s home charging station for its new Ford Focus Electric is a little cheaper and more flexible than some competitor offerings.

Global Observer's maiden hydrogen-powered flight (USAF)

Aircraft

Global Observer unmanned aircraft makes first hydrogen-powered flight

The Global Observer unmanned aircraft has taken to the skies for the first time using hydrogen-fueled propulsion.

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