The quest to build a better mouse trap at Stanford has ventured into explosive territory. Or, more specifically, into lithium-ion battery explosion prevention territoryResearchers at the university announced development of the first lithium-ion battery that shuts down when it reaches higher temperatures and restarts…

The US has apologised to Iran after 10 American sailors were arrested for entering Iranian waters, the commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guards naval forces has said.General Ali Fadavi accused those detained of "unprofessional" acts.But he suggested the group, who are being held by…

Iran detained 10 US sailors after two small patrol boats reportedly drifted into Iranian waters in the Gulf, US officials say.They say the Riverine boats apparently developed mechanical problems and were taken to Iran's Farsi Island.Tehran says the crew and the boats "will…

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said Wednesday that any report that 10 detained U.S. Navy sailors would soon be released was "speculation", while the unit's naval chief said the country's foreign minister had demanded an apology from the U.S. for entering Iranian waters.Revolutionary Guard naval chief…

Senior Arab officials on Sunday called on Arab states to take more measures against Iran in an attempt to rein in the Islamic Republic’s foreign policy behavior, Arab News reports.Saudi Arabia Foreign Minister Adel Al-Jubeir, speaking at an emergency Arab League session called in…

The manned drone has eight propellers and can travel autonomously, meaning the passenger can just climb in and relax.The world's first flying drone taxi has been unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.The EHang vehicle is held aloft by eight…

As oil costs near 12-year lows, the country mulls the sale of shares in its vast state-owned oil firm and wider economic reforms.audi Arabia is mulling the sale of shares in Aramco, believed to be the world's most valuable company, as part of plans…

British military experts are advising Saudi forces but the MoD insists they are only ensuring that rules of war are complied with.British military experts have joined Saudi Arabia's military campaign against rebels in Yemen, provoking renewed calls from human rights groups for a total…

A leaked document from one officer claims there were "anxious citizens with crying children" as women were robbed and assaulted.An internal police report following a string of sex attacks during New Year celebrations in Cologne has described how women were forced to run through…

While Yahoo's workforce has slowly grown as it acquired various small companies over time, its market share has stagnated.Troubled web portal Yahoo is preparing to lay off 10% of its workforce, according to reports.The cuts would reduce Yahoo's headcount by more than a…