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Give your home a maths-inspired makeover with these geometric designs
Geometry embodies a fine balance between theory and form. Just like mathematical practise, these products work to create vivid three-dimensional designs.
Drones are bad news for planes, but geese are a nightmare
Recent disruption at Gatwick Airport highlighted the growing threat of drone strikes. But how big is that threat?
Invest early, go global and aim for exits
Partners at global venture firm Accel VC firm say it's all about making fast but well-prepared decisions
Inside the startup that wants to mine asteroids and transform space travel forever
Among startups, the race to start mining asteroids is underway. Their pioneering work could transform our economy – and one day, our ability to explore the universe.
The device turned ten last week, but going forward the technology must be used to enhance us rather than affect us.
Roman concrete is still standing tall – and now we know why
Seawater is the nemesis of modern sea defences, but for the Romans the mixing of saltwater with their concrete recipe only made structures stronger
How growth hacking propelled Dropbox to massive success
Ellis and Brown's new book explains how their market-tested, data-driven experiments were the driving force behind some of technology's biggest success stories.
Steven Moffat's best Doctor Who moments
Showrunner Moffat is stepping down after the current series of Doctor Who having written for the show since it returned in 2005. These are his highlights.
Mapping the effects of DMT on the brain
Users have reported seeing 'aliens' or 'entities' while under the influence of the drug. A team from Imperial College London plans to put the 'machine elves' myths to rest
First look at the production version of the soft-top hybrid supercar
BMW has released a video teasing the final design of the much-anticipated third member of the "i family", the 2018 BMW i8 Roadster.
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