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ELECTRONICS
Thinnest, lightest, solar cells ever created outperform their bulky glass brethren
	MIT Researchers have created solar cells one-fiftieth the thickness of a human hair, so light that they can be supported on the surface of a soap bubble without breaking it, yet capable of producing up to 6 watts of power per gram  read more
AUTOMOTIVE
Audi turns the shrink ray to its SUVs, creates Q2
	The Audi Q2 SUV will slot in below the Q3 in the Audi lineup, and goes into battle armed with a high tech virtual dashboard, a raft of Mini-style personalization options and the latest range of economical engines from the Volkswagen Group.  read more
ARCHITECTURE
Bathyard home makes for sociable soaks
	Bathyard home, by Husos Architects, involved the renovation of a Madrid apartment to turn a usually private area, the bathroom, into a sociable space suitable for guests.  read more
AUTOMOTIVE
Ford boosts Fiesta ST pocket rocket to 197 hp
	The Fiesta ST is already our favourite little pocket rocket, but that hasn't stopped Ford from giving it a tune up to keep it at the top of its game. The new ST200 has been given more power, a sharper handling setup and bigger brakes for an even more playful, involving drive. read more
SPACE
NASA green-lights supersonic passenger plane project
	NASA is moving ahead with its new X-planes program by awarding its first contract to design a prototype "low-boom" supersonic passenger jet to a team led by Lockheed Martin.  read more
AUTOMOTIVE
Bugatti unveils snarling 1500-horsepower Chiron
	Rumors and reports about the Bugatti Chiron will finally be put to rest when the company takes the covers off of its latest super sports car at the Geneva International Auto Show.  read more
AIRCRAFT
Long-endurance Predator drone spreads its wings
	In the latest of a long series of upgrades, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has announced the maiden flight of the Predator B/MQ-9 Reaper Extended Range (ER) Long Wing.  read more
AUTOMOTIVE
Jeep celebrates 75 years with new and limited edition models
	Jeep will use the upcoming Geneva International Auto Show to showcase its 75-year history with limited edition anniversary models of its entire lineup, and the introduction of two new models.  read more
DRONES
Australia deploys shark-spotting drones to keep watch over beachgoers
	Australia is exploring some pretty imaginative approaches to protecting beachgoers from shark attacks. Magnetic barriers and shark-tracking phone apps are a few of the ideas to have been floated, and the state of New South Wales is now turning to drones to help do the job.   read more
BICYCLES
Telescoping bike changes shape to fit the rider
	While getting a bicycle hand-built to your exact dimensions can indeed ensure a custom fit, it can also be quite expensive, plus that bike will be made mainly with one type of riding in mind. That's part of the reason that UK frame-builder Mike Hickman created the Hickman Bike.   read more
MEDICAL
Molecule-blocking drug opens new path to pain relief
	New research has shown success at blocking specific molecules involved in maintaining pain following a nerve injury, significantly lowering patient discomfort. The tests were successful in laboratory mice, indicating that it might prove effective in human tests.   read more
VR
HTC Vive vs. Oculus Rift
	Now that the HTC Vive is up for pre-order, it's time for VR early adopters to decide between the Vive, with its room-scale focus from day one, or the Oculus Rift, with its impressive lineup of launch content. Let's compare their features and specs.  read more
MEDICAL
Light reflectance fine tunes prostate cancer surgery
	When a patient is diagnosed with prostate cancer, doctors often decide to remove the gland and some of the surrounding tissue. A new technique might significantly improve the accuracy of that procedure, using a reflected light technology to detect left-behind cancer cells during the surgery.  read more
MEDICAL
Lab-grown sperm cells used to create healthy baby mice
	Researchers have successfully created functional sperm cells from mouse stem cells in the laboratory, then implanted those cells into rodents' egg cells to produce healthy, fertile offspring. The breakthrough could be significant, with the potential to combat male infertility.  read more
MATERIALS
Beating graphene at its own game
	Over the last few years, you'd struggle to have not at least heard mention of an extremely strong, one-atom thick material called graphene. But now, researchers are looking to create a new material that might just boast even more impressive and useful attributes.  read more
ELECTRONICS
This personal cloud stores your photos with easy mobile syncing, AI and facial recognition
	The latest personal cloud may be able to assist casual and professional shutterbugs alike. Monument is designed with advanced algorithms that store, organize, and analyze photos and videos for simple, secure access.  read more
MOTORCYCLES
Simple device tracks motorsport performance
	Brain One is a standalone, wireless tracking system that is claimed to be easy to use, and designed for integration with popular action gadgets. The device is intended to appeal to the motorsport​ fan who wants to improve their skills.​  read more
BICYCLES
Bamboo e-bike is a real Car Killer
	Along with its unique rear suspension system, Calfee Design is well-known as a builder of bamboo bikes. One of the company's latest creations is a bamboo e-bike, packed with enough features that it could quite literally take the place of a car.  read more
ARCHITECTURE
Museum puts architectural wonders on display, in Lego
	It's a safe bet that a fair few architects began their careers by playing with Lego, but Adam Reed Tucker never stopped. The architect by training has created 12 Lego-based works based on famous buildings that are currently on exhibition at Davenport, Iowa's Figge Art Museum.  read more
AUTOMOTIVE
Volkswagen aims straight for China with new Phideon
	Volkswagen's first foray into the high-end luxury market, the Phaeton, wasn't exactly a success. Who would want a limousine from a brand with a name that literally translates to "People's Car"? Well, VW is hoping China wants that limousine, having used the Geneva Motor Show to launch the Phideon.  read more
AUTOMOTIVE
Google's autonomous Lexus self-drives into the side of a bus
	Google's perfect self-driving record may have received its first little blemish, with one of the company's autonomous vehicles colliding at low speed with the side of a bus in Mountain View, California.  read more
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