Harvard and MIT engineers have brought us one step closer to the robot apocalypse. With support from the National Science Foundation, they've created a robot that can assemble itself from just a flat composite. Bloomberg looks at what may be the first real Transformer. (Source: Bloomberg)
With Russia testing the West's resolve over Ukraine, many fear another cold war could be around the corner. One Professor of Economics tells Bloomberg why some other Eastern European countries are wary and explains the implications of Nato making the wrong strategic move. (Source: Bloomberg)
Decades of political indecision have left the Philippines only nuclear power station abandoned and deteriorating. We meet the man who's been maintaining the empty shell for the best part of 4 decades. (Source: Bloomberg)
Chicken fries, The 4-inch chicken strips shaped like French fries, are making a limited-time return to the Burger King menu. Bloomberg RANX looks at five of the top limited-run fast food items. (Source: Bloomberg)
The historic blue moon diamond was found in the Cullinan mine in South Africa -- where 65% of the world's diamond production is sourced. The blue moon was cut down from around 30 carats to 12 by diamond-maker Cora International. Cora International Chief Executive Officer Suzette Gomes explains the process to Bloomberg's Alix Steel.
Employees at Net-A-Porter, an online luxury retailer, decided to give their much loved CEO, Mark Sebba, a send-off he will never forget.
Ever wonder who choreographs and designs the fight scenes and stunts for action movies? One Los Angeles-based company, 87Eleven Action Design, does just that. They are the stunt team behind more than 100 productions, including "The Hunger Games," "Wolverine," and "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles." Bloomberg heads to 87Eleven's training gym to meet Brad Pitt and Jennifer Lawrence's stunt doubles and learn secrets of the trade. Video by: Jeniece Pettitt, Ryo Ikegami(Source: Bloomberg)
Dubai is the home of the world's tallest free-standing structure. Saudi Arabia's massive tower has a clock 35 times bigger than London's Big Ben. Bloomberg Ranx takes a look at the world's most gigantic and imposing edifices.Video by Carole Zimmer, David Yim (Source: Bloomberg)
Miles Penn, co-founder and CEO of MTailor, explains how the company designs custom shirts from your phone. He speaks with Pimm Fox on "Taking Stock." (Source: Bloomberg)
Luxury carmakers can no longer survive as makers of just sports cars and sedans. In order to be competitive, they need to make SUVs and having one model is simply not enough. Bloomberg Businessweek's Sam Grobart takes a look at the ever-expanding luxury SUV market. Video by Alyssa Zahler, Henry Gretzinger. (Source: Bloomberg)
David Noto, the owner of Altaneve, discusses the growing popularity of Prosecco sparkling white wine with Pimm Fox on "Taking Stock." (Source: Bloomberg)
A double espresso can jumpstart your morning. And if you add some Swiss milk -- and Swiss engineering -- you have a steamy recipe for explosive job growth. To understand what's behind Switzerland's 4.8 percent jobless rate, Bloomberg international correspondent Hans Nichols visited Thermoplan, a Swiss coffee machine company that's grown in lockstep with Starbucks. (Source: Bloomberg)
Dozens of apps are trying to capitalize on a growing appetite for online anonymity. Bloomberg's Sam Grobart takes a look at Secret, Whisper and Confide: three popular apps that allow users to gossip and share secrets all while remaining incognito. Video by: Alexandra Dean, Victoria Blackburne (Source: Bloomberg)
At first glance, Daybreaker is a puzzling new party movement: intense raves, with no drugs or alcohol, taking place at 7 a.m. on weekday mornings. Founders Radha Agrawal and Matt Brimer started the party in New York in 2013 as an experiment, but it has caught on so quickly that they're already planning events in Berlin, Amsterdam, and Tel Aviv. Video By: Drew Beebe, Ryo Ikegami (Source: Bloomberg)
Meet the Ghe-O Rescue, the ultimate off-road vehicle capable of conquering all terrains. Up to 11 passengers can sit onboard the Romanian-custom build. (Source: Bloomberg)
Paris is one of the most-visited city in the world -- and attracts many wealthy travelers. That's where the Peninsula luxury chain chose to open its first hotel in Europe. The Peninsula Paris features the city's most expensive suite. Bloomberg's Caroline Connan takes a tour. (Source: Bloomberg)
More than 40 African heads of state meet with American business leaders in Washington this week. The idea is to promote trade and encourage U.S. investment in Africa. But just how good an investment is Africa and what will its economy look like in 50 years? Bloomberg's Hans Nichols looks at the risks and opportunities. (Source: Bloomberg)
The Allure of the Seas is almost as tall as the Statue of Liberty and the Norwegian Breakaway weighs more than the Eiffel Tower. Bloomberg Ranx looks at the world's biggest cruise ships and the luxuries offered aboard thesegargantuan love boats. Video by: Carole Zimmer, David Yim. (Source: Bloomberg)
Ares, which has recently opened shop in Italy, is in the business of modifying luxury cars to the desires of their customers. As founder Danny Bahar tells Bloomberg, Ares has already been getting interesting requests. Bloomberg's Tom Gibson reports. (Source: Bloomberg)
The outbreak of the Ebola virus in West Africa has claimed the lives of 729 people so far. Dr. Ben Neuman of Reading University explains to Bloomberg why an old disease is so deadly.