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The idea that the length of a word is a reflection of the frequency with which it is used is a theory that has held sway for decades, but now researchers say a word’s length is actually a reflection of the amount of information it contains.

Porsche has added another hybrid to its range - the new four-seat Panamera S Hybrid shares the power train of the Cayenne S Hybrid, offers a best case 6.8 l/100 km, CO2 emissions of 159 g/km and it's the most economical Porsche of all time.

Leapfrog has announced a learning tablet for kids in the form of the LeapPad Explorer, with a 5-inch touchscreen and built-in camera.

TDK has announced the release of two premium audio Boomboxes and a Sound Cube as part of its Life on Record range.

The h2O+ scraper is a conceptual multi-dwelling building that would float with its top level on the surface of the sea, and the rest dangling down into the water below.

HyperSolar intends to produce a thin, flat, clear solar concentrator, that could boost the amount of sunlight reaching solar cells by up to 400 percent.

Genetically-modified plants are being created, that will turn white in the presence of pollutants or explosives.

Using a novel "patchless" patch method of drug delivery, researchers have been investigating whether restoring testosterone levels in older women to those of younger women will improve brain function and ultimately protect against dementia.

AeroVironment's 'Nano Hummingbird' is the first two-wing, flapping wing aircraft that carries its own energy source and relies only on its flapping wings for propulsion and control to achieve controlled precision hovering and fast-forward flight.

While conducting research into brain-gut interactions, researchers may have inadvertently stumbled across a new treatment for hair loss.

Nissan's new Micra DIG-S runs a supercharged, direct injection 1.2 litre powerplant that emits just 95g/km, produces 72kW (98PS) and delivers combined cycle fuel economy figures of a staggering 68.9mpg.

London’s Hersham Golf Club has joined forces with international hotel and resort architects RearsdonSmith to submit a proposal for a five star subterranean hotel.