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Although soft robotic graspers may be squishy on the outside, they usually still have hard, unyielding electronic components on the inside. A new and potentially more versatile bio-inspired grasping system, however, is 100 percent soft.

Californian startup Framework says that it was founded to provide quality products that can be customized, upgraded and repaired with ease. The company has today launched a 13.5-inch laptop aimed at ticking all of those boxes.

When we hear about microplastic particles polluting the ocean, the usual suspected sources are degraded plastic goods and synthetic textile fibers. A new study, however, suggests that much of the blame lies with hull coatings on ships.

Californian e-mobility firm Splach has returned to Indiegogo – where it launched a full-suspension e-scooter last year – to fund production of an all-terrain ebike named the Patriot Pro.

Over the past few years, 3D-printed architecture has matured from a hobbyist novelty to being used to create everything from offices to affordable housing. The latest stride in this area concerns a plan to create the world's first 3D-printed school.

Amazfit is now well established as a budget wearable brand, offering devices packed with features at a fraction of the cost of their big competitors – and after thoroughly testing the Amazfit GTS 2e, we can confirm that it continues that trend.

Being away from home can be exciting, but it can also have you on high-alert, wondering if your home is secure. For a limited time only, get 20% off the Cave Smart Home Starter Kit, the ultimate solution for checking up on your space from anywhere.

In what it hails as the most dramatic modernization of its fleet in three decades, the US Postal Service has revealed the maker of its next-generation delivery truck, which will be built in both gasoline and electric powertrain variants.

A new project in the Australian Outback will trial an innovative technique for converting solar energy into hydrogen by capturing moisture from the air and splitting it via hydrolysis, making it possible for hot, arid areas to become energy exporters.

German startup Darc makes its debut with an impressive carbon-monocoque motorhome inspired by the contrasting worlds of Dakar and F1 racing. The "ultimate expedition vehicle" journeys away from hookups for two weeks at a time.

An analysis of 13 case histories has found intravenous injections of stem cells lead to motor function improvements in patients with spinal cord injury. The research claims the therapy is safe but clinical trials are needed to further affirm efficacy.

The M.020 from Tactica Gear is another interesting example of a credit-card-sized multitool for easy carry, squeezing a number of campsite-oriented functions into a package that will be right at home in your pocket.