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| SCIENCE |
| Researchers may have discovered fountain of youth by reversing aging in human cells |
 | Researchers in Japan have found that human aging may be able to be delayed or even reversed, at least at the most basic level of human cell lines. In the process, the scientists from the University of Tsukuba also found that regulation of two genes is related to how we age. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Fast and fun: John Cooper Works Mini is big where it matters |
 | Late last year, Mini announced that there was to be a new John Cooper Works (JCW) model of its iconic car. That meant taking the Mini's typical bubblegum style, churning it through the JCW performance-machine and creating something altogether less wholesome. Gizmag took it for a spin. read more |
| AROUND THE HOME |
| Carriers collaborate on Parcelhome Smart Box package delivery pilot in Belgium |
 | Parcelhome's Smart Box letterbox from is currently undergoing pilot testing in Belgium in collaboration with carriers DHL, GLS and DPD. It allows couriers to make secure home deliveries any time without the need for the customer to be there to receive the package. read more |
| MEDICAL |
| 3D-printed scaffolds may make for improved diabetes treatment |
 | A new approach that sees cell clusters protected by a 3D-printed scaffold and transplanted to sufferers of type 1 diabetes is showing promise as a delivery technique, potentially pointing to less painstaking ways to manage the condition. read more |
| AIRCRAFT |
| GoPro quadcopter confirmed for 2016, with virtual reality gear also in sight |
 | GoPro CEO Nick Woodman has confirmed long-swirling rumors that his company is looking to tap into the fast-growing drone market, outlining plans to launch a quadcopter in 2016. He also spoke of a spherical six-camera array that could capture content for virtual reality applications. read more |
| MOTORCYCLES |
| Orlando Bloom shows off retro-custom BMW S1000R |
 | BMW's crazy S1000R streetbike serves as the starting point for the latest in a string of Californian celebrity custom motorcycles. Following the release of Keanu Reeves' KRGT-1, meet Orlando Bloom's "4CYL." read more |
| MOTORCYCLES |
| BMW unveils Concept 101 bagger-style cruiser at Villa d'Este |
 | BMW's Villa d'Este concept bikes have a habit of becoming production reality in short order, so the Concept 101 is no flight of fancy. It signals BMW's intentions to break into the American cruiser market, and to do it in style. read more |
| GOOD THINKING |
| Rice husks may find use in cheaper, greener, longer-lasting particleboard |
 | In tropical countries such as the Philippines, there are plenty of rice husks ... and also plenty of termites. A group of engineering students recently decided to use the former to address the latter, by creating termite-resistant particleboard from rice husks. read more |
| SPACE |
| Curiosity takes a detour |
 | NASA's Mars Curiosity rover has been forced to alter its route after being faced with dangerous terrain. read more |
| HOME ENTERTAINMENT |
| Mr. Everything wireless speaker can jump start a car |
 | The water-resistant Mr. Everything speaker comes with integrated emergency lighting, a wireless charging pad and enough stored juice to charge up a MacBook's battery twice or, as mentioned above, jump start a car. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Kahn Design unleashes Aston Martin Vengeance and Land Rover Defender fury |
 | It's been a big year for Kahn Design. The British tuning shop has been making headlines over and over, thanks to projects like the Land Rover Defender 6x6. Its latest two designs aren't quite as extreme as that Geneva-debuted six-wheeler, but they're quite interesting in their own right. read more |
| AROUND THE HOME |
| Saver lets people breathe while escaping fires |
 | While a smoke detector can certainly provide you with an early warning in the event of a house fire, it can't usually do much to help you get out of the building. The Saver, however, allows users to breathe safely in smoke-filled environments, while also serving as a flashlight and alarm. read more |
| ENVIRONMENT |
| New model predicts significant Everest ice loss |
 | A team of researchers has worked to produce a new model to predict the future changes in glaciers in the Everest region of the Himalayas. While the study only represents an initial approximation of ice loss in the region, the model suggests that dramatic changes may be ahead. read more |
| BICYCLES |
| Linka makes bike security easier by locking automatically |
 | No one wants to come out after a long day of work and find that their bicycle has been stolen. With that in mind, Velasso set out to make locking up easier, by making it automatic. No longer do riders need to worry about whether they remembered to secure their beloved bicycle. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Land Rover designs Defender for Rugby World Cup duties |
 | Land Rover has taken the wraps off a special edition Defender designed by its SVO team to carry the Rugby World Cup on its 100 day tour of the UK and Ireland. The vehicle sports a climate-controlled glass case to give rugby fans a crystal-clear view of the Webb Ellis Cup. read more |
| DIGITAL CAMERAS |
| Trisak – a bum bag for your tripod |
 | Trisak is a simple invention but a nice one – it's a little bum bag for your tripod that hangs off the tripod legs. Big enough to hold a lens, a second camera or a big coffee, it also collapses so you don't ever have to take it off your sticks. read more |
| GAMES |
| Screentendo turns your display into a game of Super Mario Brothers |
 | Just in case you ever run out of things to do on the internet, a London-based software developer has built a desktop app that turns your display into a playable game of Super Mario Brothers. read more |
| DIGITAL CAMERAS |
| This stunning 365 gigapixel panorama of Mont Blanc contains 70,000 images |
 | A small team of photographers has worked to produce a 365 gigapixel panorama of one of the world's tallest mountains. Shot over 15 days, the result is one of the most stunning composite images we've ever seen. read more |
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 | Google sure does know how to have fun. The Play Store is full of brilliant devices, apps, movies, music and more. We’ve picked out the best bits — including a Nexus 9 and a Chromecast — and are giving you the chance to win the lot. read more |
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