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You might not know it, but scorpion venom is good for more than just defending scorpions. As can be imagined, however, gathering the venom can be hazardous – which is why someone has developed a "milking machine" to do the job.

A study by an international group of zoologists has, for the first time, documented praying mantises killing and eating small birds, and revealed this is happening all over the world.

Artcurial's Monaco Auction picked a tough gig this year when it was held on the same weekend as the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The world's largest automotive garden party always turns up some gems, though, and this year there were more than a few.

British architecture firm Studio Weave, in collaboration with collective Bruit du Frigo, recently completed this attractive little hiking shelter on the outskirts of Bordeaux, France. Raised atop a weathered steel platform, it's available for anyone who wants to stay, free of charge.

​We hear a lot about the coming of driverless transport trucks, but where might they first enter common use? Well, perhaps in Sweden. That's the home country of Einride, a startup that recently announced development of a sort-of-driverless electric vehicle known as the T-pod.

Rugged hammocks have become a popular way to enjoy the outdoors, but for all the clever solutions we've covered, none have integrated a sleeping bag. Outdoor Vitals is trying to change that with the MummyPod, a hammock for campers who want an all-in-one solution for hanging around on cold nights.

Students at the Technical University of Eindhoven​ in The Netherlands have avoided the storage problem of hydrogen-powered vehicles by developing a self-contained system that helps power an electric bus using hydrogen produced from formic acid.

​​In the world of real-life flying cars, back before the days of Terrafugia or AeroMobil, there was the Moller Skycar. Although the vehicle has still yet to reach production, the original four-seater M400 prototype unit – which actually flies – can now be yours, as it's up for auction on eBay.

​Like true "flying fish," the ribbon halfbeak has large pectoral fins that it uses like wings to escape aquatic predators. Unlike them, however, it lacks a set of winglike pelvic fins, which add much-needed rear stability while in flight. So, how does it manage? It all comes down to a twist.

​​We’ve all had a moment where an extra pair of hands would have been incredibly useful but who has ever wondered what they could do with just an extra thumb? London-based designer Danielle Clode not only wondered, but went on to build one.

The Koda is an interesting micro-home that boasts a very small footprint, quick assembly, and an attractive modern style. Estonian creator Kodasema has officially launched it in the UK for a starting price of £100,000 (roughly US$130,000) and has big plans in store for the tiny dwelling.

Some of the excess carbon dioxide in the air is absorbed by “carbon sinks” like forests and oceans, which helps slow down, but not stop, the greenhouse effect. Unfortunately, a new study has found that oceans are gradually becoming less effective carbon sinks, thanks to rising global temperatures.