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| MOBILE TECHNOLOGY |
| Samsung Galaxy S6 (and GS6 edge) vs. Galaxy Note 4 |
 | If you're on the fence between buying a "regular" (but still pretty big) smartphone and a supersized smartphone (aka phablet), then the Samsung Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge and Galaxy Note 4 might be on your radar. Let's compare the three phones' features and specs. read more |
| MOBILE TECHNOLOGY |
| HTC's free Uh Oh program lets you replace your broken One M9 for free |
 | If something goes wrong with your smartphone, most manufacturers will cover it for factory defects for a limited time, but not usually accidents. HTC wants to change that with its new Uh Oh program for the One M9. read more |
| SPACE |
| NASA releases asteroid hunting software to the general public |
 | New software based on an algorithm developed in an open competition hosted by NASA, improves the detection rate of potentially hazardous near-Earth asteroids. It transforms any amateur astronomer into a seasoned asteroid hunter. read more |
| SCIENCE |
| Engineered yeast could increase nutritional value of wine while reducing hangovers |
 | Researchers working at the University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Services (ACES) claim to have produced a yeast that could vastly increase the quality of wine while also reducing its hangover-inducing properties. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| High Line design firm to develop linear park and urban trail for Miami |
 | JCFO, the company behind New York's High Line, has been selected to transform land below the city's Metrorail into a linear park and urban trail. The planned use of existing rail infrastructure for the Miami Underline mirrors its London namesake and the New York Lowline.read more |
| MEDICAL |
| Researchers identify how cells get their orders to heal wounds |
 | Researchers at the University of Arizona have identified the mechanisms that cause and regulate how cells migrate to a wound to repair or replace damaged tissue. The discovery will enable biomedical engineers to design new treatments for diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. read more |
| ELECTRONICS |
| Hot glue gun becomes handheld 3D printer with some help from Lego |
 | Given some biodegradable 3D printing filament and tasked with doing something creative with it, Vimal Patel built an extruder using Lego, attached it to a rather ordinary hot glue gun and ended up with a pretty funky 3D printing pen – a DIY 3Doodler if you will. read more |
| AIRCRAFT |
| Percepto adds an open-source app-controlled camera to existing drones |
 | Percepto hopes to allow drone owners to bring new functionality to their existing vehicles by way of an open-source attachable camera that would be compatible with an ever-growing suite of drone apps. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| In pictures: Road-going SUVs and off-road 4x4s of the Geneva Motor Show |
 | While they weren't as strong a fleet as sports cars or concept cars, crossovers and 4x4s had a solid presence at the Geneva Motor Show, anchored by the global debuts of some extremely rugged off-roaders. read more |
| SPACE |
| One-Year Mission to launch first joint extended stay aboard the ISS |
 | In a historic first, NASA and Russia will launch the One-Year Mission this month in which two astronauts will serve together on the ISS for a year, providing valuable research data to scientists about humankind's weaknesses and risks during extended space travel.read more |
| HEALTH AND WELLBEING |
| Elevate proves standing desks can be stylish and affordable |
 | There's now plenty of evidence that sitting for long periods increases mortality risk, even if we exercise regularly. So if you spend your days at a sedentary desk job, the Elevate standing desk might interest you. It combines ergonomics with an elegant design at a price that won't break the bank. read more |
| MILITARY |
| New catalyst material quickly neutralizes nerve gas |
 | A team from Northwestern University has developed a new material capable of neutralizing nerve gases. The zirconium-based NU-1000 is not only useful not only disposing of stockpiles of such toxins, but also for use in gas masks and protective suits for soldiers and rescue workers. read more |
| BICYCLES |
| JIVR folding e-bike ditches the chain |
 | Folding electric bicycles are becoming increasingly popular, although the presence of a chain (or an external belt drive) can complicate the folding procedure. That's why JAM Vehicles created the JIVR Bike. It has a chainless sealed drivetrain, along with some other interesting features. read more |
| TELECOMMUNICATIONS |
| Full-duplex radio integrated circuit could double radio frequency data capacity |
 | Columbia University researchers claim to have created a world-first, full-duplex, single-frequency radio transceiver on a miniature integrated circuit. This new technology could help alleviate the increasing frequency spectrum crisis and vastly improve data transmission rates. read more |
| SCIENCE |
| Scientists fly real beetles by radio remote control |
 | Scientists have installed an electronic backpack on giant flower beetles, allowing them to be remotely controlled while in free flight. The technology not only gave the researchers a better insight into how the insects fly, but it could also find use in areas such as search-and-rescue. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Goodyear BHO3 concept tire generates electricity |
 | One of the biggest hurdles that electric cars face in going mainstream is range anxiety. To help combat this, Goodyear came up with its BHO3 concept tire, which generates electricity by converting heat and motion into current as the tire rolls – and even when it's standing still. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| Shortlist for new Thames span announced |
 | The finalists have been announced in a competition to design a new pedestrian and cycle bridge across the River Thames in London. The contest received 74 entries ranging from the understated to the absurd. Those concepts have now been whittled down to a shortlist of four. read more |
| ENVIRONMENT |
| ROV assesses thickness of oil slicks from underneath |
 | When people are attempting to clean up oil spills at sea, one of the key things they need to know is the amount of oil that's been spilled. In order to make that process easier, scientists have developed an ROV that does the job by measuring the thickness of oil slicks from below the surface. read more |
| COMPUTERS |
| Biometric authentication is coming to Windows 10 with Windows Hello |
 | It looks like the days of the password are numbered. Microsoft has announced Windows Hello, a new biometric authentication system launching with Windows 10. It means you'll be able to unlock your computer with a fingerprint or a face, as you can on today's flagship smartphones. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| Here comes the sun: NBBJ unveils shadow-reducing concept towers |
 | With over 230 new towers planned for London, the UK's capital could soon be left in the shade – literally. NBBJ hopes to mitigate this with the help of a computer algorithm to design towers that the firm says will reduces shadows on the ground by 60 percent. read more |
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