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SCIENCE
World's first "aqueous solar flow battery" outperforms traditional lithium-iodine batteries
	The scientists who last year revealed the world's first solar battery that essentially combines a battery and solar cell, are now reporting its first significant performance milestone. Tested against traditional lithium-iodine batteries, the researchers are claiming energy savings of 20 percent.  read more
MOTORCYCLES
Review: Ducati gets back to basics with the charming Scrambler retro bike
	The Scrambler has been Ducati's biggest success of the year, single-handedly boosting global sales by more than 20 percent, so we've been very keen to get our hands on one. Last week, we had a chance to ride it. And yes, the Scrambler is nothing like any other Ducati in the range.  read more
HEALTH AND WELLBEING
Scientists say avoiding hangovers could come down to pre-"pear"-ation
	There's a seemingly endless variety of traditional hangover cures. But researchers at Australia's CSIRO now claim to have uncovered one that actually works. Thankfully it's not dried bull penis or even a raw egg, but something far more palatable – the juice of the humble Korean (or Asian) pear.  read more
DIGITAL CAMERAS
Canon's new four million ISO video camera leaves nothing in the dark
	Even been poking around in low-light with your camera and thought, "you know what, I could really do with an extra few million ISO"? Canon has you covered, with its full-frame ME20F-SH, a 4,000,000 ISO HD video camera that seems sure to bring the noise.  read more
MOTORCYCLES
Daredevil Robbie Madison surfs a huge wave ... on a motorbike
	Australian motorcycle daredevil Robbie Madison has dropped into a massive Tahitian wave and surfed it... On a lightly modified KTM dirt bike. This is one of the most supremely ridiculous and jaw-dropping things we've ever seen.   read more
SCIENCE
Imaging tool lets scientists look inside brain at nanoscale resolution
	A new imaging tool promises to open the door to all sorts of new insights about the brain and how it works. The tool lets scientists see each of the human brain's 100 trillion synapses and 100 billion neurons, individually, plus all other cellular objects and many of their sub-cellular components.  read more
OUTDOORS
Tetra-POD clamshell trailer pops open into a boat
	At first look, the Tetra-POD is a large, capable ATV trailer that can haul gear, tools and debris as an open tub or an enclosed box. A closer inspection reveals that it's also a boat.  read more
AUTOMOTIVE
Vitesse AuDessus releases ultralight carbon fiber sports car wheels
	Just a month after announcing its entry into the bespoke automotive aftermarket, Maryland-based carbon fiber atelier Vitesse AuDessus (that's "Superior Speed" in French) has introduced a new carbon fiber wheel.  read more
MOBILE TECHNOLOGY
Moto X Style (Pure Edition) vs. Samsung Galaxy S6
	Motorola's smartphones aren't nearly as popular as Samsung's, but for the last three years, the company has been delivering high-quality Moto X flagships that are among your best choices. Let's compare the new Moto X Style (Pure Edition in the U.S.) and Samsung Galaxy S6.  read more
MILITARY
F-35B Lightning II declared operational
	The US Marine Corps has declared the F-35B Lightning II operational. Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 (VMFA-121) is now officially cleared for worldwide deployment after a five-day Operational Readiness Inspection.  read more
HEALTH AND WELLBEING
Low-cost prosthetic knee could let the impoverished walk normally
	In developing nations, expensive prosthetic legs usually aren't an option. That's why a scientist from MIT is developing a prosthetic knee that could allow inexpensive legs to perform like the fancy ones.  read more
SPACE
Spitzer Space Telescope confirms nearest rocky planet
	NASA has announced that its Spitzer Space Telescope recently confirmed the presence of the closest rocky planet to the Solar System. Orbiting a visible main-sequence star 21 light years away in the constellation of Cassiopeia, HD 219134b is larger than Earth and uninhabitable.  read more
SPACE
Brown dwarf aurora may help characterize distant exoplanets
	The discovery of a powerful aurora surrounding a distant failed star may in future aid astronomers in their hunt for habitable planets. The technique used to observe the phenomenon could one day be a factor in determining whether a planet could sustain life.  read more
AUTOMOTIVE
Traffic light-timing app is coming to a BMW near you
	As of this week, drivers of BMWs can find out how long it'll be before traffic lights change color. This feature comes courtesy of a partnership with Orgeon-based startup Connected Signals, which makes an existing app known as EnLighten.  read more
MOBILE TECHNOLOGY
OnePlus 2 vs. OnePlus One
	Like its predecessor, the OnePlus 2 offers compelling specs and features at a very reasonable price point ... that is, if you can get your hands on one. Read on as Gizmag compares these two wallet-friendly devices. read more
SCIENCE
Insect-inspired amphibious robot jumps like a water strider
	Researchers have created an insect-inspired robot that can exert 16 times its body weight on the water's surface and jump off of it.  read more
SCIENCE
Graphene kirigami blends art and science ... with promising results
	Physicists at Cornell University have managed to shrink the art of kirigami down to the nanoscale, working with graphene, a material that's just one atom thick. The research could lead to the creation of some of the tiniest machines mankind has ever seen.  read more
SCIENCE
Brain study comes to grips with the challenge of mind-controlled prostheses
	A new study conducted by Brown University researchers has furthered our understanding of how the brain formulates a plan for picking up an object. In the long run, the findings could pave the way for more accomplished mind-controlled robotic prostheses.   read more
ENVIRONMENT
Smog Free Tower creates clean air, and air that you wear
	Smog affects many major cities around the world. To combat this, Dutch artist Daan Roosegaarde is building what he calls the world's largest air purifier. The Smog Free Tower is designed to allow people to breathe clean air in a city ... plus it also turns the smog into jewelry. read more
ARCHITECTURE
RE:Build uses sand and gravel to make a better shelter
	Created to ease the plight of displaced refugees, Re:Build is a basic scaffold-based construction system that can be used to build a home, school, clinic, or whatever else is required. It makes use of onsite materials, and enables the refugees themselves to construct the structures.  read more
AIRCRAFT
Airhook upgrades your economy plane ticket without moving you
	Space on economy class flights is notoriously limited, especially with the tray table down. Craig Rabin has created a device that means your tray table can remain stowed for the most part. The Airhook attaches to the stowed table to hold an electronic device, a drink and a coat.  read more
WEARABLE ELECTRONICS
Preorders open for Swiss-made Mondaine Helvetica 1 smartwatch
	The Helvetica 1 smartwatch, unveiled in March at Baselworld by Swiss watch manufacturer Mondaine, is now available for pre-order. Packing MotionX and Sleeptracker sensors, the first batch of the smartwatch will be limited to only 1,957 units in honor of the year the Helvetica font was introduced.   read more
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