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VR
The best VR headset, after a week at GDC
	At GDC 2016 we had the privilege of spending time with the Oculus Rift, PlayStation VR and HTC Vive. If you're still trying to decide which VR headset is best for you, we have some thoughts, observations and recommendations on how things stack up right now. read more
DIGITAL CAMERAS
Hands-on: We shake the Pentax K-1 by its monitor, so you don’t have to
	The full frame Pentax K-1 has been a long time coming. But as we found out during a recent hands-on with the new camera, it looks like loyal Pentax-fans have finally got something to be happy about.  read more
SPACE
Fractured comet to make near-Earth pass today
	Over the next two days a pair of comets will make close proximity flybys of Earth. It is theorized that at some point the comets had formed a single body, which may have fractured in two as it traveled through the solar system.  read more
MATERIALS
Transforming metamaterial alters size, volume, and shape on command
	A 3D programmable mechanical metamaterial has been created, which can be programmed to change shape, volume and size on command. It is said to be ideal for making a range of structures from microscopic implants to full-size buildings.  read more
SCIENCE
Lasers combine with gold nanodisks to fry bacteria within seconds
	Researchers have developed a new approach to killing off bacteria that may provide a more efficient form of sterilization, using porous gold nanodisks and infrared light to destroy common bacteria within a matter of seconds. ​​  read more
AUTOMOTIVE
A closer look at the new McLaren 570GT
	With more luggage space than a Ford Focus, and a softer suspension than the 570S, the 570GT is designed to open McLaren up to buyers with dreams of practical, long distance motoring. Gizmag was on hand at the Australian launch to chat with designer Robert Melville.  read more
MEDICAL
Snake venom shapes as antidote for Alzheimer’s
	​A viper's venom would usually be something to steer clear of if you're at all concerned with your health, but new research suggests it may in fact boost the well being of those with an incurable disease.  read more
URBAN TRANSPORT
First all-electric double-decker buses roll out in London
	London's famed red buses are set to receive a little dash of green, thanks to five new all-electric additions to the fleet. After being formally received at a ceremony last week, the new emission-free vehicles will now be rolled out along service routes where pollution is of particular concern.  read more
SPACE
ESA puts 3D-printed satellite antenna to the test
	ESA has unveiled a prototype 3D-printed radio antenna that is currently undergoing testing at the Compact Antenna Test Facility in Noordwijk, the Netherlands. It's the space agency's first 3D-printed dual-reflector antenna incorporating a corrugated feed horn and two reflectors.  read more
GOOD THINKING
Highlights from SXSW Interactive 2016
	SXSW is an epicenter for all things tech, tackling complicated issues like privacy and gender equality in the digital space, and highlighting the more frivolous side of the equation with rock-paper-scissors-playing robots and giant Ferris wheels.  read more
MILITARY
Trident ballistic missile flies with first 3D-printed part
	Lockheed Martin has announced that the first 3D printed components for an SLBM flew this week on test launches of three unarmed US Navy Trident II D5 Fleet Ballistic Missiles from a submerged submarine in the Atlantic Ocean.  read more
SPACE
New class of enormous spiral galaxies discovered
	​Astronomers have discovered an entirely new breed of super massive galaxies that had previously been hiding in plain sight among spiral galaxies such as our own Milky Way.  read more
SCIENCE
A touch of silver lets smart windows go from clear to translucent
	​Imagine if instead of installing curtains or blinds, you could simply adjust the opacity of the glass in your windows. Well, that's how smart windows work. Researchers at Harvard University have now developed one of their own, which they say is simpler and cheaper than what's come before.​  read more
SCIENCE
Jason-3 satellite produces its first global sea surface height map
	Data collected by the Jason-3 satellite has been used to create the probe's very first complete science map of global sea surface height. Currently at the beginning of its operational life, the satellite will be used to track climate change, and enable more accurate ocean and weather forecasting.  read more
AUTOMOTIVE
Twenty carmakers commit to automatic emergency braking as standard
	We may still be some way off having fully autonomous cars to drive us around, but many of today's cars already have semi-autonomous driver assistance features, such as automatic emergency braking. Indeed, twenty carmakers have just committed to making AEB standard on new cars in the US by 2022.  read more
MEDICAL
Neurodegenerative disorders may meet their match with 3D micro-scaffold
	​Injecting reprogrammed stem cells into the brain to tackle neurodegenerative diseases isn't a new idea, but a new technique might significantly improve the treatment. A team of scientists has developed a 3D polymer micro-scaffold that improves cell survival rates following transplantation.​  read more
OUTDOORS
Automatic climate control lets Flexwarm jacket adapt to individuals
	The latest in all-weather clothing permits greater manipulation by packing smart tech between premium layers. The battery-powered Flexwarm smart jacket is designed with sensors that automatically adjust temperature based on personal preference.  read more
HEALTH & WELLBEING
Alzheimer's may be prevented by antibody-releasing implant
	A new capsule may provide a novel way of tackling Alzheimer's disease, preventing the build up of harmful protein plaques in the brain. The small device, developed by researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL), has been successfully tested on laboratory mice.  read more
HEALTH & WELLBEING
Food-tracking necklace listens to you eat
	The sound that you hear while chewing could become the next way of monitoring your caloric intake. Scientists are creating a necklace-like device that monitors the sound of chewing, and matches that sound to the calories of the food being consumed.  read more
AUTOMOTIVE
Jaguar jumps into Android Wear
	Jaguar is the latest car manufacturer to jump into the world of wearables with its new Android Wear app, which allows owners to control their air conditioning, check the fuel level and track their cars from their wrists.   read more
MOTORCYCLES
Honda plans to produce the EV-Cub by 2018
	The electric-powered version of the Honda Super Cub is slated to go into production in 2018, according to the company’s new President and CEO, Takahiro Hachigo. First introduced as a concept model in 2009, it will be initially offered only in Japan, before expanding to several Asian markets.  read more
MEDICAL
Cavities can't hide from tooth-zapping device
	Dental cavities are one of those things where the sooner you catch them, the better. Dentists' visual inspections and x-rays certainly help, but a new hand-held device is designed to detect them even earlier. It's called the Ortek ECD, and it hunts cavities using electricity.  read more
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