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| MARINE |
| Deep-diving research submersible can plunge to 1,700 meters |
 | Dutch submersible-building company, U-Boat Worx, claim to have created the world's deepest-diving, fully-acrylic, transparent crew compartment submersible with a diving depth down to 1,700 meters (5,577 ft). read more |
| SCIENCE |
| 3D-printed microscopic fish could be forerunners to smart "microbots" |
 | Tiny 3D-printed robotic fish that are powered by nanoparticles in the tail and head could lead to a multitude of "smart" micro-sized robots that can be used for surgery, detoxification, and many other applications. read more |
| MOBILE TECHNOLOGY |
| Microsoft's DisplayCover prototype demonstrates a new way of interacting with tablets |
 | The line between laptops and tablets continues to blur, as the former get thinner and the latter get more capable. Researchers at Microsoft have come up with an innovative new keyboard called the DisplayCover that clips on to a Surface and could make a significant difference to on-the-go computing. read more |
| SCIENCE |
| "Voltaglue" sticks in the wet and hardens when voltage is applied |
 | A glue that performs at a high-level in wet environments could bring about all sorts of possibilities in areas like surgical care and ship maintenance. A team from Singapore's Nanyang Technological University claim to have developed such a glue, which hardens when an electrical voltage is applied. read more |
| SCIENCE |
| Hybrid artificial photosynthesis technique produces hydrogen and methane |
 | Researchers at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) claim to have created a hybrid artificial photosynthesis system that produces both hydrogen and methane, all from water and solar energy. read more |
| DRONES |
| Drones take the legwork out of tracking radio-tagged wildlife |
 | But work is set to become easier for Debbie Saunders, who Debbie Saunders, who has spent years tracking small, evasive birds. She and her team have developed the first radio-tracking drone that locates radio-tagged wildlife in a fraction of the time of previous methods. read more |
| HOLIDAY DESTINATIONS |
| Huilo Huilo: A night in Patagonia's fairytale eco-lodge |
 | Buried in lush Patagonian rainforest lies the Huilo Huilo Biological Reserve, home to bizarrely shaped hotels crafted from local timber. This magical getaway stands tall as a beacon of sustainable architecture in one of the world's most pristine environments. read more |
| 3D PRINTING |
| MultiFab mixes and matches 10 different materials in a single 3D print |
 | MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab's (CSAIL) MutliFab printer takes 3D printing technology a step further by combining 3D optical scanning with the ability to print using 10 different materials on the same job. read more |
| BICYCLES |
| ShockStop suspension bike stem has a heart of rubber |
 | Over the years, various companies have created suspension handlebar stems, and they’ve all looked a little "unusual." The ShockStop is the latest take on a suspension stem, but it looks completely normal. read more |
| SPACE |
| Designing a rover to mine for water on Mars |
 | With NASA and others planning manned Mars missions, a team based in Singapore is already working on a specialized Martian rover that could be used to "mine" for water below the planet's crimson surface. read more |
| WEARABLE ELECTRONICS |
| Million Mile Light turns running strides into light |
 | Typically runners' lights are powered by replaceable or rechargeable batteries, which can leave you in the dark. The all-new Million Mile Light from startup Positively Human makes you the battery, keeping the light flashing so long as you're running. read more |
| SPACE |
| Stunning images document Saturnian moon Dione during final Cassini flyby |
 | NASA's Cassini spacecraft has marked its final close pass of the Saturnian moon Dione by capturing the rocky body in a series of stunning images. Cassini had previously visited the moon five times, but had never before captured the moon in so high a resolution. read more |
| BICYCLES |
| Need directions? SmartHalo safely navigates urban cyclists |
 | The SmartHalo, currently funding on Kickstarter, attaches to bicycle handlebars to provide riders with smart and safe directions. It also features internal sensors to track cycling metrics, a built-in alarm system, and tamper-proof mounting system. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| Concept shelter would pop-up in an emergency |
 | Turkish design firm Designnobis has designed an interesting concept for a compact pop-up shelter dubbed Tentative. The design shows promise thanks to its dramatically decreased size when in transportation. read more |
| COMPUTERS |
| Tips and tricks to get more from Facebook |
 | Facebook opened its doors to the public in 2006, and it's changed a lot since then. Mark Zuckerberg and his huge team of engineers are continually adding new features to the site and its apps, so you might not have come across everything – follow these tips and tricks to get up to speed. read more |
| MOBILE TECHNOLOGY |
| This modified kitchen timer puts smartphone timelapses in a spin |
 | A new gadget is aimed at helping smartphone users capture professional looking timelapses. Though Hobie is little more than a modified kitchen timer, it allows users to record panning timelapse shots at almost any angle. read more |
| SPACE |
| Copenhagen Suborbitals dreams big with Spica rocket |
 | Meet Copenhagen Suborbitals (CS), the small Danish organization with a big dream – launching a human being into space, and returning them safely to Earth in a shoestring-budget micro rocket. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| Brighton's vertical cable car tower tops out in 10 weeks |
 | A 162-m (531-ft) tall observation tower being built in Brighton, UK, has its reached full height in just 10 weeks. It is claimed that the Brighton i360 will be the world’s tallest moving observation tower when it opens next year, and will give visitors views of up to 26 miles (42 km) around. read more |
| PETS |
| Can your cat resist the solar-powered IrresistiCat? |
 | Solar-powered homes, cars, and planes are all well and good, but decades of research in the field have finally resulted in something really useful: the IrresistiCat solar-powered cat toy. read more |
| SPACE |
| Lockheed Martin's satellite cooler gets triple the power |
 | Lockheed Martin’s High Power Microcryocooler is designed to keep satellite sensors cold, yet it's the lightest in its class and three times the power density of previous systems. read more |
| ENVIRONMENT |
| Flexible foam made from algae |
 | Algae is proving to be pretty darn useful – in recent years, it’s been used to produce oxygen, purify wastewater, provide light and serve as a source of biofuel. Now, bioplastics firm Algix and clean tech company Effekt are making flexible foam out of the stuff, too. read more |
| SPECIAL PROMOTION FOR GIZMAG READERS |
| It Flips, It Flies, It Films--The Dark Knight of the Sky Is Here! |
 | "This powerful little drone is the size of your palm, and uses 6-axis gyro technology for an extremely smooth flight. With a flight time of about 10 minutes, it’s a great introductory drone for anyone looking to dominate the sky. read more |
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