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| ENVIRONMENT |
| Audi just created diesel fuel from air and water |
 | Audi is making a new fuel for internal combustion engines that has the potential to make a big dent when it comes to climate change – that's because the synthetic diesel is made from just water and carbon dioxide. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Honda gives a look under the new NSX's skin |
 | The original Honda NSX won the hearts of the world's motoring press by wrapping a sweet chassis and Ferrari-aping performance up in a reliable package. Honda has now given a more detailed look at the complex powertrain under the skin of its high-tech flagship. read more |
| OUTDOORS |
| Inside out umbrella keeps your trousers dry |
 | There are numerous umbrellas that claim to solve one or more problems of the traditional design. The Rainshader, for example, is meant to be windproof, while the Sa bounces back from being blown inside out. The new Kazbrella, meanwhile, is said to eliminate drips and fold away less awkwardly. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| Thousand Crow tiny house sidesteps the Vancouver housing market |
 | Vancouver resident Isabella Mori sidestepped the expensive Vancouver housing market with the help of local firm Camera Buildings. The firm constructed her a 18.5 sq m (189 sq ft) tiny home on wheels, dubbed Thousand Crow, that she could afford to own outright.read more |
| GAMES |
| Hands Omni haptic glove lets gamers feel virtual objects |
 | A team of engineering students at Rice University is developing a haptic glove that allows gamers to touch and grip virtual objects as though they are real. The work is being sponsored by gaming technology company Virtuix, and is envisioned for use in combination with other VR technologies. read more |
| SPACE |
| 3D-printable AstroGro system to foster astronauts' green thumbs |
 | AstroGro is a space garden pod that combines 3D printing with artificial intelligence to produce a system that can be replicated and modified using standard additive printing technology. read more |
| MEDICAL |
| Identification of trigger for severe cancer pain to expand pain relief options |
 | Though a range of cancers can cause pain for sufferers, studies have shown tumors in the head, neck and prostate to cause the most discomfort. New research has detected the source of this pain, identifying one gene as the trigger and giving scientists hope of developing better targeted therapies. read more |
| ENVIRONMENT |
| New heat-recovery system makes Stanford one of world’s most energy-efficient uni's |
 | A new campus renewable energy system at Stanford University, known as SESI, uses a first-of-its-kind heat recovery system, while drawing a substantial percentage of its electricity from solar. Greenhouse gas emissions will be cut by 68 percent and fossil fuel use cut by 65 percent. read more |
| MEDICAL |
| Implanted micropump could deliver epilepsy drugs right into the brain |
 | A promising new treatment for epilepsy directly targets the nerve cells that cause seizures. Its creators hope to combine it with an implantable microchip that they previously developed to create an autonomous treatment that delivers epilepsy drugs directly to the brain right before a seizure. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Porsche working on variable-compression engine |
 | While the fashion in high-tech automotive developments might lean towards hybrids and electrics at the moment, there’s still plenty of scope to improve the good old internal combustion engine. One of the holy grails of such development is the creation of a viable variable-compression-ratio system. read more |
| AROUND THE HOME |
| Ikea Concept Kitchen 2025 – the future of cooking? |
 | Developed in collaboration with design firm IDEO London and students from Lund and Eindhoven universities, the Ikea Concept Kitchen 2025 is designed to make people more creative about food while nudging them toward a more eco-friendly lifestyle. read more |
| SPACE |
| SABRE engine concept passes US Air Force feasibilty test |
 | Reaction Engines' Skylon reusable spaceplane project has been given a boost ,with analysis by the United States Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) confirming the feasibility of the SABRE engine cycle concept that lies at its heart. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Senzati turns the Mercedes Sprinter into a four-wheeled luxury jet |
 | The latest outfitter to throw its hat in the ring of ultra-luxury van converters is the UK's Senzati. Its simply but effectively named Jet Sprinter conversion includes everything from massage-equipped reclining seats, to a full multimedia system, to a bathroom with waterfall sink. read more |
| WEARABLE ELECTRONICS |
| Apple Watch: Early impressions |
 | In case you haven't heard, a smartwatch from a little fruit company in California started shipping today. Gizmag has an Apple Watch in house, along with some early thoughts. read more |
| OUTDOORS |
| Avenue Trucks adds suspension to existing skateboards |
 | Although we've seen a few off-road skateboards with built-in suspension, aftermarket suspension systems for more traditional boards are few and far between. The designers at California-based Avenue Trucks, however, are out to change that. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Qoros plugs in with the 2 SUV PHEV Concept |
 | After the Shanghai auto show, Qoros is now the warped mind behind one of the meanest, strangest small crossover designs in recent memory. The Qoros 2 SUV PHEV Concept may be friendly to the environment, but it's downright nasty to anyone that looks over in its direction. read more |
| WEARABLE ELECTRONICS |
| Samsung's new Gear VR for the Galaxy S6 (and GS6 edge) launches on May 8 |
 | When Samsung announced the Galaxy S6, it also showed us a new version of the Gear VR virtual reality headset that will play nicely with the GS6 and GS6 edge. At the time, no pricing or release info was announced, but now Samsung has filled us in. read more |
| AROUND THE HOME |
| SpillMate turns your regular vacuum cleaner into a wet-vac |
 | Cleaning up liquids spilled into carpets can be difficult. That's why the SpillMate was created. It attaches to the hose of a conventional vacuum cleaner, allowing it to actually suck liquid out of the carpet. read more |
| ENVIRONMENT |
| Williams uses F1 tech to increase refrigerator efficiency |
 | A new aerodynamic device has the potential to reduce the energy consumption of supermarket refrigerators by up to 41.5 percent. The product can be clipped onto existing cabinets, making it easy for companies to upgrade their stores. read more |
| GOOD THINKING |
| In Pictures: Highlights from Milan Design Week 2015 |
 | The Salone del Mobile 2015 has once again lived up to its reputation of being one of the greatest furnishing and design fairs in the world. Gizmag got the chance to explore some of the new furniture collections which not only filled the Rho Fairgrounds, but also took over the city of Milan. read more |
| MEDICAL |
| Implantable device could allow for better-targeted cancer treatment |
 | There are a large number of approved cancer treatments, but identifying which drug is best suited to a patient is difficult. Researchers have developed an implantable device that aims to change this, allowing scientists to measure the effectiveness of different drugs, on a patient-by-patient basis. read more |
| GOOD THINKING |
| Steelcase Brody WorkLounge is designed to keep you focused on the task at hand |
 | The Brody WorkLounge is an office micro-environment designed to help cut out distractions while offering a comfortable, secure space for achieving maximum concentration. The attractive cubicle design provides workers with everything they need in a visually appealing, convenient setup. read more |
| HOME ENTERTAINMENT |
| Wren aims for universal appeal with V5US wireless speaker |
 | Wren Sound Systems has added a new model to its V5 wireless speaker range. Where the other three units are geared toward either Bluetooth, AirPlay or Play-Fi, the V5US supports all three wireless technologies for "near-universal device compatibility" and lossless audio streaming. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| Foster's sustainable city hall opens in Buenos Aires |
 | Earlier this month saw the official opening for Buenos Aires' new city hall. Buenos Aires Ciudad Casa de Gobierno is the first office development in Argentina to have been designed by Foster + Partners. It is also the first LEED Silver certified public building in the country.read more |
| SPACE |
| Stunning shot of massive star cluster unveiled as Hubble anniversary image |
 | NASA has released the official image for the Hubble Space Telescope's 25th anniversary in low-Earth orbit. The focus of the image is the Westerlund 2 cluster, which contains around 3,000 stars in the scope of its glittering expanse. read more |
| SCIENCE |
| Transparent butterfly wings could inspire low-reflectivity displays |
 | Researchers from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology have studied the wings of glasswing butterflies in an effort to determine what causes their low-reflective nature. It's believed that the findings of the study could lead to less reflective screens on mobile phones, tablets and other devices. read more |
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