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AUTOMOTIVE
Rinspeed combines autonomous driving and drone tech in Æ©tos concept
	In 2016, Rinspeed will switch venues from the Geneva Motor Show and reveal a drone-docking autonomous car at the Consumer Electronics Show. The car is called Æ©tos, and it's as interesting and thought-provoking as it is weird and overdesigned.   read more
WEARABLE ELECTRONICS
Myo gesture control armband review: Pointless or ahead of its time?
	For the past several weeks, we've been trying out the Myo armband and find that it works pretty much as advertised, we're just not sure what we need it for.  read more
SCIENCE
Terahertz radiation to enable portable particle accelerators
	Researchers at MIT in the US and DESY (Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron) in Germany have developed a technology that uses high-frequency electromagnetic waves and could shrink particle accelerators by a factor of 100 or more.  read more
SPACE
Martian architects wanted: NASA calls for design ideas using existing Mars resources
	As NASA ramps up talk of a manned missions to Mars, it is turning to the public to help build the infrastructure to keep us there. The In Situ Resource Utilization Challenge puts the call out for clever ideas to use resources already found on Mars to help carve out a human presence on its surface.  read more
MILITARY
DARPA's ICARUS program to develop self-destucting air delivery vehicles
	DARPA's Inbound, Controlled, Air-Releasable, Unrecoverable Systems (ICARUS) program is tasked with developing small, unmanned, single-use, unpowered air vehicles that can can be dropped from an aircraft to deliver supplies to isolated locations in the event of disasters, before self destructing.  read more
ROBOTICS
Robotic finger mimics human digits as it is heated and cooled
	In a quest to develop more lifelike robotic parts, scientists at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) have employed a novel thermal training technique to give robotic finger a natural look and feel.   read more
MEDICAL
Malaria vaccine for pregnant women reveals promising target for cancer therapy
	Scientists have long suspected that the placenta could hold clues to understanding and ultimately beating cancer. Now the ongoing search for a malaria vaccine has inadvertently uncovered one of its secrets that holds potential for the development of a treatment for the deadly disease.   read more
WEARABLE ELECTRONICS
Murata's "Cool Design Smart Glass" concept puts household appliance control in your face
	At CEATEC 2015, Japanese electronics manufacturer Murata, in conjunction with the city of Sabae, showed its "Cool Design Smart Glass" concept eyewear. The smart AR​ glasses incorporate the world's smallest micro PS switch module and are designed for controlling domestic appliances.  read more
AUTOMOTIVE
Exploride offers feature-rich heads up display for any car
	The Exploride heads up display provides car metrics like speed and fuel consumption plus access to music and calls, text through a combination of simple voice and hand gestures.  read more
DIGITAL CAMERAS
2015 Action Camera Comparison Guide
	Gizmag looks at some of the best action cameras on the market in 2015. We compare the key specifications of cameras including the GoPro Hero4 Black and Sony X1000V 4K, to help you decide what you want in your next action camera.  read more
ARCHITECTURE
Innovative concepts shortlisted in London housing contest
	Finalists have been announced in the New London Architecture New Ideas for Housing competition. The contest, run by the city's built environment think-tank, sought ideas to solve London's housing crisis. Proposals included shared housing, communities on the Thames and suburb megacities.  read more
MEDICAL
"Lab in a needle" could streamline medical diagnoses
	Scientists have come up with a self-contained lab in a needle-like device which is claimed capable of delivering results to common lab tests instantly. The device could potentially allow doctors to diagnose and treat conditions faster and make it easier to conduct diagnostic tests anywhere.  read more
MUSIC
Double Flux Guitar pulls apart to become two singles
	The lower section of the Flux doubleneck guitar is held to the upper body with strong magnets. It can be pulled away from the main guitar to create two independently-playable instruments, then snapped back together to become a doubleneck again.  read more
ARCHITECTURE
Diamond Lotus aimed at beautifying Ho Chi Minh City
	Vietnam's Vo Trong Nghia Architects is on a mission to bring greenery to its country's inner city areas. The firm recently proposed a trio of condominiums for Ho Chi Minh City which are linked by a roof-based "sky park." read more
AUTOMOTIVE
The microoptic lenses behind BMW's Welcome Light Carpet
	At the press of a key fob, Fraunhofer Institute's Welcome Light Carpet lighting system shines a striped pattern of light on the ground to guide motorists back to their car.  read more
HEALTH AND WELLBEING
Desktop mounts "Elevate" workspace for sit-to-stand flexibility
	Sit-to-stand desktops typically have a wide base with a hinged upper platform that can be raised or lowered as required. InMovement's new Elevate range, however, takes a different approach. Three of the four models replace the wide base with a single arm or column. read more
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