These "biobots" developed by a research team at North Carolina State University could map out areas or collapsed buildings in the wake of a disaster. More about Swarms of cyborg insects could be used to map dangerous environments
This collection of decorative concrete objects by London designer Liliana Ovalle, created for an exhibition at Schloss Hollenegg, borrows architectural details from brutalist buildings. More about Liliana Ovalle creates mini concrete sculptures based on brutalist buildings
Eindhoven graduate Lucie Majerus's Human Ivory jewellery collection is made from her own extracted wisdom teeth. More about Lucie Majerus makes "pearl" jewellery from her own teeth
American designer Misha Kahn worked alongside basket weavers in Swaziland, Africa to create this cabinet made from grass, trash and stained glass found on a beach. More about Misha Kahn's Scrappy Cabinet is made from trash and woven grass
This week on Dezeen, Google announced that its self-driving car project will continue life as a new company, while Uber's fleet of autonomous vehicles got in hot water just hours after taking to the streets. More about This week, self-driving cars from Uber and Google both hit headlines
French illustrator Jean Jullien painted happy, sad and unimpressed expressions for his new collection of plates. More about Jean Jullien turns faces into plates for Case Studyo
Designers are always reinventing the chair, and 2016 was no different. Continuing our review of the year, deputy editor Rima Sabina Aouf shares her favourites, including seats inspired by comics, a granite throne and a chair with its own microclimate. More about Dezeen's top 10 chairs of 2016
Tom Dixon is working with students and companies to develop a product with an "ecosystem" of add-ons for IKEA, the British designer has revealed. More about Tom Dixon reveals details of "top-secret" IKEA collaboration
Uber's fleet of self-driving cars has been ordered off the streets of San Francisco until the company acquires the necessary permit, as footage emerged of two of the vehicles running red lights. More about Self-driving Ubers ordered off streets hours after launch
Future Makers: in this movie, Karl Kolmsee explains how the small hydrokinetic turbines developed by his company Smart Hydro Power can provide a reliable source of electricity to remote rural communities. More about Smart Hydro Power's floating turbines provide electricity to world's most remote locations
Adidas has released a limited-edition run of its 3D-printed trainers, which were worn by a number of athletes at this year's Rio Olympics. More about 3D-printed Adidas trainers go on sale
As of today, Uber app users in San Francisco have the option of hailing a self-driving taxi. More about Fleet of driverless Uber cars takes to the streets
Google has announced that its self-driving car project will continue life as a separate entity called Waymo. More about Google spins off self-driving car project into separate company Waymo
The last 12 months have been defined by contentious statements, tragic losses and tumultuous political events. Continuing our review of the year, social media editor Trudie Carter selects the top 10 stories that caused the most controversy in 2016. More about Dezeen's top 10 controversial stories of 2016
Bjarke Ingels' firm has been appointed to help build a new brand identity for the five countries that make up the Nordic region. More about BIG to rebrand Nordic region
3D-printed homeware brand OTHR's latest release is a porcelain wine tilt that holds bottles at a perfect 45-degree angle for aeration. More about 3D-printed wine tilt keeps bottle at optimum angle for aeration
Danish-American furniture designer Jens Risom – one of the first to introduce Scandinavian design to the US – has died aged 100. More about Mid-century modern designer Jens Risom dies aged 100
A lot of people may have felt like the world was coming to an end in 2016, but new technology-driven products and prototypes have also offered a lot to look forward to. For our review of the year, deputy editor Rima Sabina Aouf has selected 10 of the best. More about Dezeen's top 10 visions for the future according to 2016
Google has reportedly shelved plans for its own autonomous car in favour of partnerships with other vehicle companies. More about Google abandons plans for self-driving car
Dezeen has teamed up with Swiss backpack company QWSTION to give away five of its Travel Shopper bags, which can be carried like a tote, a handbag or a backpack. More about Competition: win a Travel Shopper bag by QWSTION