The Mayan prophecy might be counting down, but the science behind the new film 2012 might leave a few people confused. We look at what the film got right and what is best left to conspiracy theorists.

From flying cars to hoverboards, and AI to lasers, we delve into 10 technologies from a list of iconic films and find out just how close we are to making each a reality

Taking a page out of the popular science fiction series, scientists have managed to turn aluminium into a new transparent form of matter, after it was placed under extreme ultraviolent radiation.

Scientists are betting on a new high tech material, which is among the strongest and thinnest known materials in the universe

Now you see it, now you don't. Hong Kong researchers are one step closer to creating a cloak of illusion that will have the ability to make one object look like another via "metameterials" and light bending.

With electric cars destined to cost significantly more than regular vehicles, electric bikes and motorcycles may provide the world's best short term answer to weening ourselves off oil

Online project Galaxy Zoo, which uses volunteers over the internet to help spot new astronomical findings, has discovered a rare group of galaxies called the 'Green Peas'.

Pentagon research firm DARPA have discovered a new way to radio-control insects using neural transmitters that trigger muscle changes within the insect. Watch the video of zombie insects being controlled here.

North Western University have discovered that carbon based nanodiamonds could help treat severe burns, wounds and other body lesions by attracting insulin to the area.

Thanks to advances in nanotechnology, the future diagnosis of disease may be as simple as using a small, inexpensive, handheld gadget

Simon Hackett's electric Tesla Roadster is making the most of its rapid recharge facility in Australia's Eco Challenge; as other challengers show off their fuel efficiency in the 3000km race.

Nissan showcased their all-electric LEAF to the world today, but the best thing isn't just the technology under the hood - it could be the petrol beating price.

The next gen Kawasaki 1400 GTR will feature the ability to detect and avoid heat sensitive objects as far as 300m away, making this the first motorcycle in the world to have Nightrider style abilities.

Logitech have released four new gaming products from their new G-range in Australia for the first time, including some of the most science-fiction inspired gaming products we've seen recently.

Looking for love over the internet? Want to give that perfect hint? A new website has been launched to help create the perfect partner without appearing needy or desperate. Okay, we lied.

You can find Daniel writing about weird, wacky and cool technologies across a wide range of genres including games, films, science and broadband.

Two Boston sleep researchers have discovered an enterprising way to beat the problems of jetlag by combining mathematical models with 'light hacking', a process that can best determine a person's optimum circadian rhythm and stave off tiredness

Ex-Vista boss Jim Allchin is taking pre-release orders of his debut rock album from Amazon, proving there’s life after Vista.

The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) is giving away a series of large cash prizes for the discovery of Mersenne prime number discoveries. A record breaking 12-million digit prime recently scored its finders a $100,000 cash prize.

South African ATMs are now being programmed to repel would-be attackers using mace spray when the card box is tampered with. Unfortunately, the machine is still not perfect and accidents can happen