If you own a Faro Focus 3D Scanner but find it a little limited when trying to capture large 3D models, this ingenious little transported created out of Lego might be just the thing you need.

This is another one of those really impressive Lego projects that reaffirms your faith in the ubiquitous blocks. Dubbed the Time twister, this latest build from Hans Andersson is an elaborate timepiece that gives out the time in layers that print the digits. Simply looking at the details gives you an idea of the perfectionism that no doubt played a huge role in this clock’s creation. Check out the video after the jump.

With simplicity at the heart of its design and function, the Murata walking aid’s features are is self-balancing capability further improved by simple controls. Don’t expect to be racing on one though, it’s not like it can support a passenger. It really is meant for an assistance role. A walking aid, alright.

The Research Department at Japan’s Ministry of Defence has this week unveiled their new creation which is apparently the the world’s first spherical flying machine, and immediately reminded me of the flying ball drone from Star Wars.

A couple of intrepid tech students, Erich Leeth and Terry Presley have sent their Nikon D300 camera to the edge of space strapped inside a beer cooler that they purchased from Walmart. The duo used a weather balloon to carry their Nikon D300 right to the edges of space and used the beer cooler to protect it from the cold and help return it to earth in one piece.

Fans of the Back To The Future movies will be interested to know that one of the DeLorean time machines that was used in the Back To The Future movies is going up for auction, and the rare DeLorean is expected to fetch around $600,000.

If you’ve ever tried sipping really cold beverages, you know what we mean. The intensity of cold liquid running through your mouth leaves a sensation that’s both excruciating and unsettling at the same time. Forgive the excessive dramatization, but little else can be written about these newfangled ice straws that really grabs the reader y the collar.