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Scientists have created “super-sniffer” mice that are able to detect specific odors with increased precision, opening the door for new sensors for explosives and diseases – as well as a better understanding of our own olfactory system.

Although a webcam may appear to be inactive, it's possible for someone to hack into your computer and use it to watch you without your knowledge. The only way to be sure that this isn't the case is to cover the lens, which is just what the Nope 2.0 magnetic privacy shield is designed to do.

Some dinosaurs may not have roared as they do in the movies, according to a new study. Instead, they may have even cooed like birds.

The all-new Coolpeds iBike has a clean, retro-inspired look, weight under 30 lb (13.6 kg), and a crowd-funding project tag below US$500. Is this the e-bike you've been waiting for?

A ​team at Tel Aviv University's (TAU's) Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology​ have developed an alternative​ to the invasive needle electrodes used in electromyotherapy, in the form of an electronic "tattoo" that unobtrusively monitors muscle activity.​

​It’s been a while since anyone’s wandered the streets blasting tunes from a boombox on their shoulder, but the basic idea might be about to make a comeback. Meet the BeatBringer, a backpack boombox that cranks the portable Bluetooth speaker up to 11.

By building a robotic version of the mudskipper fish, scientists have learned that its tail plays a crucial role while it's crawling on the land – the finding could have implications for the design of walking robots.​

Sitting for long periods of time is known to be bad for your health. The Sprang Chair encourages active sitting while also providing lumbar support, thereby being a legitimate alternative to ergonomic office chairs and exercise balls.

The LUKE arm, which was previously known as the Deka Arm, was developed under DARPA's Revolutionizing Prosthetics program by DEKA Research & Development Corp. It received marketing approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2014 and is now set to hit the market later this year.

BMW has revealed the updates to its current lineup, spearheaded by the new F 700/800 GS and the return of the special R 1200 GS Adventure Triple Black. The announcement also disclosed the pricing of the long-awaited R nineT Scrambler that will start rolling off the production line in September.

Back in 2013, Mercedes showed the world what a three-pointed star-badged golf cart of the future might look like with the Vision Golf Cart. Well, the (near) future is here and Mercedes has teamed up with Scandinavian "golf car" manufacturer Garia to make the Mercedes golf cart a reality.

​An international team of astronomers has succeeded in capturing the most comprehensive infrared view of the famous Orion Nebula to date, highlighting a surprising amount of failed stars and small planetary bodies.