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| SCIENCE |
| Meson f0(1710) could be so-called “glueball†particle made purely of nuclear force |
 | ​Glueballs are long sought-after exotic particles, created from pure force. Researchers at TU Wien claim to have discovered this mysterious particle in the remnants of collisions in particle accelerators. read more |
| AROUND THE HOME |
| Review: Ezviz Mini cloud-based wireless camera for home security on a budget |
 | Looking to join this increasingly crowded home security camera marketplace is the new Ezviz Mini cloud-based, Wi-Fi camera. We recently got hold of a unit and put it on patrol. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| 1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB sells for $10 million |
 | A 1960 Ferrari 250 GT short-wheelbase (SWB) Berlinetta (one just 167) was sold for ​£7,392,000 (US$11,439,774) earlier this week, making it the 26th car in history to sell for beyond seven figures. Full details and auction links to all 26 cars​. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| Burntwood School wins 2015 Stirling Prize |
 | The 2015 RIBA Stirling prize has been awarded to Allford Hall Monaghan Morris architects for Burntwood School. AHMM’s transformation of Burntwood School is said to reimagine a 1950s modernist secondary school campus for 2,000 girls and 200 staff. It was selected from a shortlist of six finalists. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Tonke turns the new VW T6 into versatile camper van |
 | Volkswagen introduced the sixth-generation Transporter van back in April, and camper van converters quickly got to work showing their new T6 camper van packages. Tonke, best known for its stylish wood and aluminum-skinned camper modules, has transformed the new VW into a slick, versatile explorer. read more |
| SPACE |
| SkinSuit designed to reduce harmful physical effects of weightlessness tested on ISS |
 | The crew of the International Space Station (ISS) got a fashion show with a medical twist last month as Denmark’s first astronaut, Andreas Mogensen, donned a SkinSuit designed to counteract the harmful effects of prolonged periods of weightlessness on the human body. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Garmin babyCam merges GPS navigation and back seat video monitoring |
 | Garmin is getting in on in-vehicle monitoring with its new babyCam. While in-vehicle video monitors aren’t new, Garmin’s is the first to work in conjunction with an existing GPS navigator display – as long as it’s one of the compatible models from Garmin. read more |
| 3D PRINTING |
| 3D-printed robotic tentacle reaches new level of squirminess |
 | ​A new developed approach to 3D printing has produced an octopus-inspired robotic device claimed to offer an unprecedented level of agility. Engineers crafted the artificial muscle using commercially available material and say it points to a future of advanced robotic devices inspired by nature. ​ read more |
| SCIENCE |
| Candle soot could reduce lithium ion battery production costs |
 | A new study suggests that the carbon-based waste material given off by burning candles could be suitable for use in larger, more powerful lithium ion batteries such as those used in electric cars. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Ferrari adds 40 hp and rear-wheel steering to F12 special edition |
 | The Ferrari F12 Berlinetta is already one of the most powerful naturally aspirated cars on the planet, but that doesn't mean there isn't room for improvement. The new F12tdf opens up the possibilities, carrying 40 extra angry horses under the hood. read more |
| ENVIRONMENT |
| The U.S. dips a toe in the offshore windfarm water |
 | Offshore wind farms have been creating electricity off the coast of Denmark since 1991. It's a different story in the US, where until recently there were no offshore wind farms in operation or even under construction. read more |
| MOTORCYCLES |
| Honda sharpens CBR500R sports bike |
 | After three years in the market, the second-generation CBR500R was unveiled at AIMExpo 2015. Featuring a fresh edgier design and several equipment upgrades, Honda’s middleweight CBR offers enhanced sporty performance while retaining all the practical benefits it inherits from the CB500 model family. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| Kistefos Museum has a twist in its story |
 | The design for the Kistefos Museum in Jevnaker, Norway, is multifaceted and brilliant. It will be part building, part bridge. It will also reconcile the different heights of opposing river banks with a simple but deft sculptural trick. This is apt, given that will be located in a sculpture park. read more |
| AIRCRAFT |
| PowerUp FPV lets you see the world from a paper plane's point of view |
 | The PowerUp FPV kit will equip your paper planes not only with motorized propellers, but also with a first-person-view video camera.​ read more |
| OUTDOORS |
| USB-powered Evolve Hoodie keeps you toasty warm with tech |
 | One of the latest wearables uses modern tech to keep you comfortable when it's chilly out. Venture Heat has launched its Evolve Heated Hoodie, a zip-up sweatshirt that's powered by a USB power bank.​ read more |
| MUSIC |
| Fiio's upcoming hi-res music player gets an Android heart |
 | Fiio's new X7 high resolution digital audio player features a multitouch screen, quad-core processor and runs Android KitKat. That may seem a little ordinary by today's smart device standards, but for Fiio users this DAP represents a gigantic leap into the 21st century. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| In IJburg, watching tennis on the Couch means watching tennis court-side |
 | A tennis club in Amsterdam has a novel approach to providing both a clubhouse and bleachers. It has combined the two. The clubhouse at IJburg tennis club is designed in such a way that spectators can climb it and watch matches on the adjacent court.​ read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| Renzo Piano renovating Moscow power station into art gallery |
 | Renzo Piano Building Workshop is turning an expansive Moscow power station into an art space. Commissioned by the V-A-C Foundation, the project will incorporate sustainable technology and is due to be completed by early 2019. read more |
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