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| SPACE |
| Astronomers discover the biggest thing in the Universe |
 | A team of scientists from Hungary and the US have discovered the largest structure in the universe – a ring of nine galaxies 7 billion light years away and 5 billion light years wide. Though not visible from Earth, it covers a third of our sky. read more |
| MOTORCYCLES |
| Ten motorcycles that remind us why we miss two-strokes |
 | During the last 20 years two-strokes have practically vanished from the streets, substituted by cleaner, safer and more reliable four-strokes. Many people still miss them, seeking solace in restorations and custom builds. read more |
| MUSIC |
| Review: Trinity Audio Engineering Delta in-ear monitors |
 | Trinity Audio Engineering is aiming to provide quality sound without the steep premium. We get some ears-in with the Trinity Audio Delta in-ear monitors (IEMs) to see if the company delivers on its vision. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| Solar Classroom in a Box provides flat-pack education spaces in Kenya |
 | A project in Kenya is claimed to be the country's largest solar classroom roll-out to date. UK-based computer company Aleutia is building a classroom in each of Kenya’s 47 counties, which will serve over 20,000 primary school children. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| Egg-shaped tiny house hits prototype stage |
 | Bratislava, Slovakia-based Nice Architects made quite a splash when it unveiled its Ecocapsule micro-shelter. The firm has successfully turned pixels into prototype product and hopes to start shipping the novel egg-shaped tiny home in early 2016. read more |
| HEALTH AND WELLBEING |
| Freewheel brings fitness tracking to the wheelchair |
 | The Freewheel wheelchair is aimed at keeping tabs on user's physical activity, with a sensor array that measures things like speed, distance, acceleration incline and decline and collates it into a smartphone app. read more |
| ELECTRONICS |
| Breakthrough photonic processor promises quantum computing leap |
 | Researchers from the University of Bristol and Nippon Telegraph and Telephone claim to have developed a fully-programmable quantum optical chip able to encode and manipulate photons in an infinite number of ways. This breakthrough may pave the way for true quantum optical computing systems. read more |
| SCIENCE |
| Putting a price tag on brainpower |
 | A study conducted by a student at the University of Leicester has calculated that a penny can buy 3 hours, 7 minutes, and 30 seconds' worth of thought, so its still a pretty good bargain. read more |
| SCIENCE |
| ARC reactor design uses superconducting magnets to draw fusion power closer |
 | MIT's new compact tokamak fusion reactor design is based on the latest magnetic superconductor technology. The ARC (affordable, robust, compact) reactor design promises smaller, cheaper reactors that could make fusion power practical within 10 years. read more |
| ELECTRONICS |
| Aluminum "yolk" nanoparticles deliver high-capacity battery recipe |
 | New "yolk-and-shell" nanoparticles being developed at MIT could significantly boost the capacity, lifetime, power and energy density of lithium-ion batteries. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Inside McLaren's latest supercar – the 675LT |
 | Having created and launched the new entry-level Sports Series, McLaren has expanded the top of its Super Series, with the new 675 LT. We took a closer look. read more |
| MILITARY |
| DARPA sees future in vacuum tubes |
 | In today's world, vacuum tubes or radio valves seem as dead as high button shoes and buggy whips, but DARPA sees them as very much the technology of the future and is looking to develop new tube designs and manufacturing techniques. read more |
| MOBILE TECHNOLOGY |
| Samsung Galaxy Note 5 vs. Galaxy Note 4 |
 | The Galaxy Note 5 is the first version of the stylus-toting phablet that has an all-premium build. Let's see how it compares to last year's model, the Note 4. read more |
| OUTDOORS |
| IKamper Hardtop One tent expands for roomy car-top camping |
 | The iKamper Hardtop One is billed as the world's first expandable hard-shell roof tent, offering an extra-large footprint that extends off the side of the car and sleeps a family of four. read more |
| AIRCRAFT |
| Sunseeker Duo solar-powered airplane flies across the Alps – and back |
 | Starting in 2009, Solar Flight president Eric Raymond took his solar-electric Sunseeker II over the Alps a number of times. This August, he did an over-and-back trip … although this time he flew his two-seater Sunseeker Duo, which allowed him to bring his wife Irena along as a second pilot. read more |
| BICYCLES |
| Fat, electric folder is one Bad Bike |
 | The Fat Bad from Italy's Bad Bike launches with claims of being the world's first folding fat e-bike. Its thick, knobby tires are secured to a folding frame and powered by up to 500 watts of pedal assist. read more |
| MARINE |
| Mayflower Autonomous Research Ship to cross Atlantic without a crew |
 | If you should encounter a crewless ship out on the Atlantic Ocean in a few years, don’t worry about it being the ghostly Flying Dutchman … it may be the Mayflower, however. No, not the square-rigger that brought Pilgrims to America, but the Mayflower Autonomous Research Ship (MARS). read more |
| GAMES |
| iPod touch (6th generation) vs. New Nintendo 3DS XL |
 | It's difficult to define the purpose of the iPod touch, but it's fair to say that one of its biggest uses is gaming. How does it compare to the latest release in a long-running dedicated portable gaming line, the New 3DS XL? read more |
| AIRCRAFT |
| Emirates to fly world's longest non-stop route, between Dubai and Panama City |
 | Dubai-based airline Emirates has announced a new service between Dubai, UAE, and Panama City, Panama. The firm says Panama City will be its first gateway into Central America and that the service will be the world’s longest non-stop flight. It will cover 8,588 mi (13,821 km). read more |
| MOBILE TECHNOLOGY |
| Galaxy meets BlackBerry: Hands-on with Samsung's QWERTY keyboard cover |
 | While most smartphone users have adjusted to the world of touchscreen keyboards, some people still prefer the physical feedback of a QWERTY. If you're one of those people, Samsung just gave you one less reason to hang onto your old BlackBerry. read more |
| SPACE |
| NASA competition challenges freelancers to make a smartwatch app for astronauts |
 | A new NASA contest is challenging freelancers to design the interface for a smartwatch app for use by astronauts aboard the ISS. The competition is set to run for one month, and will require applicants to tailor their app for operation on the Samsung Gear 2 for the chance to win a US$1,500 prize. read more |
| ELECTRONICS |
| Finnish tech could let smartphones "see" gas |
 | Smartphones are already able to monitor things such as light, sound, movement and geographical location. Soon, airborne gases could be added to that list. That’s because scientists have developed a miniature sensor that uses light to identify the type and amount of gases in air samples. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| Local surroundings influence design of new San Diego Chargers stadium |
 | San Diego city officials have revealed some initial details concerning a planned new NFL stadium that will be home to the San Diego Chargers. Still subject to final approval, the stadium boasts a capacity of 68,000 seats and features a design that draws inspiration from the local area. read more |
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