Nanotube skis and sculpted skate suits debut at Sochi
Almost every winter sport involves some kind of gear, but there are three particularly exciting innovations making a debut at this year's Winter Olympics
Bitcoin: A dummy's guide to buying and making your own
Want to buy Bitcoin, but don't know where to start? If you're prepared to take a risk and maybe lose your money, read on
Talk is cheep: Do caged birds sing a key to language?
Understand how the Bengalese finch acquired its virtuoso singing, and you can learn a lot about the forces that freed our own tongues, says Kate Douglas
Bitcoin: Three scenarios forecast the future of money
Will Bitcoin be adopted by a desperate nation, or become a ledger for all transactions? Former derivatives broker Brett Scott speculates on the future
Smaug the dragon or frog with an eye to die for?
When the red-eyed tree frog sleeps, stunning gold membranes form over its half-closed eyes, letting just enough light through to warn of predators
Feedback: Stick to the rules, worldwide
Stick to the rules, worldwide, trying train translation, minister's average performance, never too late for time travel and more
Bitcoin and beyond: What you need to know
Virtual currencies could change your world in ways you don't expect. Look into the future of money in our special report
NASA's revived exoplanet-hunter sees its first world
After suffering a critical injury last year, the Kepler space telescope is once again spying planets, thanks to some tweaks to its steering system
Bitcoin: Can you live on virtual money for a day?
How many places accept Bitcoin? Hal Hodson goes on a road trip from a New Jersey sauna to Wall Street to find out
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