We recently packed our camera bags and headed to Cologne in Germany for Photokina 2016. While there we got the lowdown on new products and got hands-on with newly announced cameras. Read on to see some of the things that caught our attention while there. Read more
Aerovelo has set a new human-powered speed record using its specially designed aero bike. Running at the World Human Powered Speed Challenge in Battle Mountain, Nevada, the egg-shaped Aerovelo Eta managed to hit 89.59 mph. Read more
From fast charging to fuel cells, eking more mileage out of batteries will be crucial if electric cars are to win over devotees of gas and diesel. German company Sono Motors plans on using solar panels to solve the problem, with its compact Sion commuter. Read more
Forty years after legislation was introduced to combat air pollution, atmospheric acidity has now dropped back down to pre-1930 levels. This comes out of research which used a new technique to measure the pH balance of ice core samples from the Greenland ice sheet, and how it’s changed year to year. Read more
Delivering supplies to disaster sites is an inexact science. The Pouncer is an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) designed to land accurately, while its hollow wings and body can be packed with food, water and medicine, the pre-formed shell used as shelter, and the frame burned for cooking fuel. Read more
2,700 light years from Earth, in the heart of the Stingray Nebula, a small star has allowed astronomers to observe something incredible: a dramatic contracting and heating phase followed by a rapid rebirth into a cooling, expanding star – just as astronomers predicted. Read more
A wide array of technology has been deployed to track and study whales unobtrusively, and now a team from Stanford has used a new suite of sensors to study the feeding habits of baleen whales in greater detail and released a video from the vantage point of riding on its back. Read more
On Sunday the Chinese Academy of Sciences announced that the Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical radio Telescope (FAST) has begun operations. Read more
The British MoD has unveiled a new wearable sensor technology designed to keep track of squaddies and prevent friendly fire incidents. The Dismounted Close Combat Sensors (DCCS) system will allow commanders to track troops without GPS, while providing better situational awareness. Read more
Plenty of standing desks and even under-desk elliptical trainers try to make working a little less sedentary, but the Velo bicycle desk from NextDesk aims to fuse working and working out into the same activity. Read more
The Mercedes-Maybach S600 Pullman will undoubtedly be the choice of many a high-ranking dignitary and business mogul. For those that need extra security, the new Pullman Guard rolls out with bullet- and blast-ready armor. Read more
SpaceX has released the preliminary findings into the Falcon 9 accident on Sept. 1 that destroyed the unmanned rocket. According to the company, the exact cause of the explosion is still uncertain, but it has narrowed things down to the cryogenic helium system used to feed the second stage engine. Read more
Sure to be one of the fastest four-seaters in Paris, the all-new GTC4Lusso T is Maranello's latest effort. The "T" points to the V8 turbo that stands in for the standard GTC4Lusso's V12. Read more
Although you certainly can inflate a bike's tires using a hand pump, doing so typically involves some time and effort. Production Functional Factory is attempting to address that situation with Bimp Air, a refillable compressed air system that's charged by the spinning of the bike's front wheel. Read more
A humpback whale off the coast of California that was entangled in rope seems to have freed itself from the lines. A video from a tour operator caught the detangled giant mammal swimming in the waters of the state's southern coast, along with some frolicking dolphin companions. Read more
If you're a recreational cyclist, chances are you don't lug a U-lock along on all your rides. So, what happens if you make a quick stop at a coffee shop? Well, the OttoLock works essentially like a big cut-resistant zip-tie. Read more
Following the lead of Amazon, DHL and even retail chains like Dominos and 7-Eleven, global shipping giant UPS has partnered with drone-maker CyPhy Works to put aerial couriers to the test. Read more
Treatments for symptoms of spinal cord injuries may be a step closer, as researchers at UCSF have transplanted human neurons into mice with these injuries, and found that over time they made new connections in the spine, reducing chronic pain and helping the mice regain some bladder control. Read more
To help avoid the inconvenience of losing a GPS navigation signal in tunnels, a system of wireless transmitters, known as Waze Beacons, have been developed that can send navigation signals directly to mobile devices via Bluetooth Read more
As part of our One Big Question series, we got in touch with Edward Maibach from George Mason University’s Center for Climate Change and asked: Despite the evidence, why do some people react so vehemently against the idea that rapid, human induced global warming is an actual phenomenon? Read more
After several mirrorless missteps, it feels like Canon might has finally got it right with the EOS M5. We recently went hands-on with the surprisingly diminutive camera and were left feeling hopeful that this could be the mirrorless shooter some Canon fans have been waiting for. Read more
Though BIG is increasingly associated with major projects, it's most recent build is on a much smaller scale. The firm used recycled solar-powered shipping containers to produce prototype floating housing for Copenhagen students. Read more
Ride-sharing and carpooling services already offer ways to get around town without having to own a car. Dutch startup Amber is launching a no-hassle on-demand car-sharing service that will feature its own electric car, the Amber One, that's been specifically designed for sharing. Read more
Snapchat, the social network known for vanishing pictures and funky filters, is branching out into the world of wearables with a set of Spectacles. The glasses have a camera on each side, which the company says are among the world's smallest and record in a new, circular format. Read more
Part of the process of earning a top-paying project management job is earning the certifications that recruiters are looking for in candidates. This in-depth bundle will offer you training for many of the most popular exams available, including the gold standard: PMP. Not only will you learn broad concepts for effectively running projects and managing team members, but you'll prep for the exams that will prove your knowledge in the eyes of the companies doing the hiring. Read more
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