In case the world does end this year, why not start your own survival kit? With that in mind, a Japanese designer has created an edible iPhone case.
Made of brown rice, salt, the case is better as a snack than protection for your iPhone 5. But you can't deny maker Mariko gets points for creativity and functionality.
If the Mayan prophecy is correct and doom is truly approaching, brace yourself with this end of the world survival kit complete with chocolate and booze.
Rather than just being faux-meat, Mamu is different. It's a mushroom-based meat alternative that's getting its launch in restaurants so that chefs can test its versatility. Flora Tsapovsky investigates.