Lockdown: Some items Nigerians are currently ordering online will surprise you

During the lockdown in some major Nigerian cities, we discovered that asides groceries and health essentials ordered online, some products are also experiencing their fair share of increased demand. We explore why

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Off-grid tiny house-style carpool kiosk is just the ticket

Tiny houses aren't just for living in, and we’ve covered a library, bakery, and even a wedding chapel based on the style in the past. The latest project from Rocky Mountain Tiny Houses is a ticket kiosk in Aspen, Colorado, that runs off-the-grid.

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Karma L4 E-Flex Van would make a killer self-driving e-camper van

Karma Automotive's second electrified vehicle platform, the L4 E-Flex Van supports a full-size van with Level 4 autonomy and battery electric drive power. It's for utility vans first and foremost but could lead to a smarter, cleaner camper vans.

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DARPA program looks to use biotech to prevent jet lag and diarrhea

DARPA is planning to develop a travel adapter for the human body. Called the ADvanced Acclimation and Protection Tool for Environmental Readiness (ADAPTER), the new program aims to produce a device to help soldiers handle jet lag and diarrhea.

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The Audi ABT RS6-R 740 hp Avant: The world’s most practical supercar

The $120,000 Audi RS6 Avant is a station wagon with four-wheel-steering, four-wheel-drive and an eight speed auto transmission. Now ABT is offering a 200 mph 740 hp RS6-R version with a four-year, 100,000-mile warranty for an additional $76,000.

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Bioprinted coral outdoes the real thing at growing algae

Corals serve as a host to algae, which produces sugars that the corals consume. Now, scientists have 3D-printed coral that's even more algae-friendly than its natural equivalent – it could help limit coral bleaching, and provide a source of biofuel.

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