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We can grow human skin in the laboratory but it hasn't been possible to do the same with non-mammals – until now. Scientists have successfully reconstructed the skin of a green sea turtle as part of a study to learn more about a virus infection that threatens the endangered reptile species.

Modern cars are getting safer, but stronger bodies come with a few caveats. Thick a-pillars are great when you have an accident, but they also ruin outward visibility. Teijin Limited might just have a solution, with plans to build the first pillar-less polycarbonate-resin windshield this year.

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) delivers medical care in the world's most dangerous places. Currently serving in Mosul (Iraq), MSF's new Mobile Unit Surgical Trailer is a complete mobile hospital on a truck that can be operational within three hours, saving time during conflicts or disasters.

The Token smart ring packs NFC and Bluetooth connectivity and is designed to take the place of your credit card, house and car keys, workplace access card and even laptop password.

Tree tents have proved pretty popular lately and the new Treble Hammock 2.0 looks like it may offer a more comfortable experience for those who want to use it to both lounge around and sleep. It also fits up to two people and can be kitted out with a bug screen and clamshell roof.

Boaty McBoatface, arguably the most famous scientific submersible in the world, has returned to port triumphant after completing its first Antarctic mission. During the expedition, the submarine tested its operational capabilities while gathering valuable scientific data at extreme depths.

China may be the world's biggest polluter, but the country is certainly taking commendable steps towards a cleaner energy future. The latest example is a trial conducted in the country's northwest, which saw the Qinghai Province run on 100 percent renewable energy for seven days straight.

A less awful alternative to getting injections is another step closer to reality. In human clinical trials, painless microneedle patches have been found to be just as effective at delivering flu vaccines, and are easier to administer, transport, store and dispose of than regular needles.

DJI has played a huge role in delivering drones to the mass market, but there was one noticeable hole in the range. With a sub-US$500 price and an amateur friendly feature set, the Spark is aimed directly at competitors from its rivals. How does it stack up compared to the Yuneec Breeze?

Looking for a way to offer smart TV functionality without having to buy into a closed system, InnSpire has developed an Android-powered set-top box that's crammed into an Ethernet cable, which means that hotels can turn standard room TVs into smart TVs just by plugging them into the wall socket.

Water is way weirder than you might think. We all know it can exist as a solid, liquid and gas, but now, researchers have found that water actually has two different liquid forms, and its weirdness may come from the relationship between those forms.

The DB11 was the first Aston Martin to arrive after the brand began its technical partnership with Mercedes-AMG. The shared knowledge doesn't extend beyond infotainment in the V12 DB11, but a new addition to the lineup takes Anglo-German relations to new heights. Meet the DB11 V8.