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Worldwide changes have prompted a big drop in the development of coal-fired power plants, a new study has found. Shifts in policy and economic conditions in China and India are central to the decline, says the report, which describes a 48 percent drop in overall pre-construction activity. ​

​Jetpack Aviation reached a major milestone this month when it strapped a regular guy with no training into its JB10 Jetpack. He managed to pilot the thing, if only for an extended hovering session while tethered to a cable strung across a small, cleared section of a California avocado orchard.

​Butt discomfort is a common complaint among cyclists, caused at least in part by road vibrations being transmitted up the frame and into the saddle. The Rinsten Spring addresses that problem, in the form of a steel spring that's installed between the saddle and seatpost.

As far as Apple reveals go, yesterday's announcement​ falls squarely in the minor and iterative category. But we still have a few thoughts about how a cheaper 9.7-in iPad, the highlight of the day's announcements, could change things for the better.

Truck drivers spend a long time sitting in small space, with odd hours and stints driving at night. A research team at Daimler has looked into the effects of "artificial daylight" in truck cabins, finding light at the right wavelength can have a huge positive impact on drivers while they work.

Two years ago, Peugeot revealed the innovative Le Bistrot du Lion food truck. Oyster specialist Gillardeau was so impressed it commissioned its very own food truck, a four-wheeled oyster bar that can track down crowds and serve up delectable shucked treats from the sea.

Until now, blood cell production was ascribed solely to bone marrow, but studies on mice have found that the majority of the body’s platelets are produced in the lungs, as is a backup reservoir of blood stem cells that can step in when those in the bone marrow run dry.

Early detection of cancer is key, and a blood test would be far simpler than invasive biopsies. Researchers at Purdue recently made a major breakthrough in this area, identifying a series of proteins that, when found in elevated levels in a patient's blood, can signify the presence of cancer.​

Soon, people in smog alerts could breath easy thanks to a new nanofiber solution developed at NUS. Air filters made from the material can block most small particles while still letting air circulate, and at the same time block UV rays without reducing natural light.

If you've never driven an off-road recreational vehicle like Yamaha's YXZ1000R, picture something halfway between a serious racing quad bike, a dune buggy and a rally car. New Atlas' Loz Blain got behind the wheel to test his skill, or lack thereof.

Having created one of the fastest cars in history, Bugatti has been expanding the range of vehicles related to its flagship. Owners could already pair the car with a boat, now they can match it with the PG Bugatti Bike, a limited-edition fixie with show-stopping looks.

​When a terrorist attack happens, every second counts in terms of response time. A new rubber glove could not only help first-responders quickly detect dangerous nerve agents like sarin and VX, but it could also help ensure a safe food supply.