Child creates molecule that could be used for energy storage or explosives

Child creates molecule that could be used for energy storage or explosives: "I don't know about other people, but when I was a child, I was inventing things such as a musical instrument made out of a folded piece of cardboard and some rubber bands. Ten year-old Clara Lazen, however, has done something a little more noteworthy."

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Humpback whales inspire better helicopter rotor blades

Humpback whales inspire better helicopter rotor blades: "Oh, those humpback whales and their weird fins. First, they inspired more efficient wind turbines. Next, their unique qualities were copied by undersea turbines used to harness tidal flow energy. Now, they've led to rotor blades that allow helicopters to be more maneuverable. It all comes down to bumps along their leading edge, known as tubercles."

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Buhel Speakgoggle lets you talk through your nose bones

Buhel Speakgoggle lets you talk through your nose bones: "Traditionally just big, goofy optics designed to protect your eyes from cold, snow and bright light, ski goggles have taken all kinds of new roles over the past few winters. Some goggles track your speed and vertical and some capture video. The Buhel Speakgoggle provides a seamless, vibration-based communications mechanism to keep you in touch with your crew."

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South Korea opens a Kinect-powered theme park

South Korea opens a Kinect-powered theme park: "New media entertainment company, d'strict, is pushing the concept of virtual reality to a new level with the "Live Park 4D World Tour," a new theme park that recently opened in South Korea. The park is comprised of 65 different attractions over a 10,000 sq. foot (929 sq m) space, which houses several large interactive displays as well as some installation art pieces."

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Universal Earphones detect left and right ear placement

Universal Earphones detect left and right ear placement: "The L and R labels on your headphones serve a purpose, and it isn't just about fit. The audio source - whether it's a receiver, PC or MP3 player - sends left- and right-channel sounds to the appropriate earbud."

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SpaceX Dragon's ultimate mission is Mars colonization

SpaceX Dragon's ultimate mission is Mars colonization: "The private spaceflight company SpaceX declared that 2012 would be the "Year of the Dragon" - a play on the current cycle of the Chinese calendar and the upcoming tests of SpaceX's Dragon space capsule. "

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How-To: Motors

How-To: Motors: Some of our favorite hobbyist electronics utilize motors to mobilize, making them fun and awesome! Including a motor in your project could be challenging, especially if you have never worked with them before.

West Coast Chill lays claim to title of "World's First Self-Chilling Beverage"

West Coast Chill lays claim to title of "World's First Self-Chilling Beverage": Miller Beer may have announced its plans to do so several years ago, but now someone else is actually going through with it ... releasing a beverage in a self-chilling can, that is.

1600 hp monster diesel firing up at Rétromobile 2012

1600 hp monster diesel firing up at Rétromobile 2012: Hey, you like really big engines? Well, here's one that's not going to fit under the hood of your F-150. This 30-ton (27-tonne) Type 9 V.O.S. engine is one of just three built by the French company Duvant in 1962.

Zeal iON goggles boast built-in HD camera

Zeal iON goggles boast built-in HD camera: Action cams have become a ubiquitous part of ski resorts everywhere. They're great for catching your best on-slope moments and sharing them with the world, but they can be a little bit bulky and awkward to use with gloves. The Zeal iON goggles solve this problem by integrating the HD camera right into the goggle frame.

F-35A makes first night flight

F-35A makes first night flight: Despite criticism in the U.S. regarding escalating costs, which has seen the Pentagon's bill for a planned 2,443 F-35s going from US$233 billion to $385 billion, Lockheed Martin is pressing ahead with tests of the world's only fifth generation jet fighter. It's been over six years since the first F-35 took to the air for the first time and one and a half years since the F-35B short takeoff/vertical landing (STOVL) variant broke the sound barrier for the first time.

Mitsubishi develops ultra-high-speed elevator technology

Mitsubishi develops ultra-high-speed elevator technology: Due to the number of stairs that needed to be climbed to reach the top, buildings of over six storys were a rarity until the 19th century when the development of passenger elevators - along with advances in building materials and techniques - enabled the construction of taller and taller buildings.