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| SCIENCE |
| First plasma from Wendelstein 7-X fusion reactor |
 | Testing of the Wendelstein 7-x stellarator has started with a bang, albeit a very very small one, with researchers switching on the experimental fusion reactor to produce its first helium plasma at the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics (IPP) in Greifswald, Germany. read more |
| MUSIC |
| Review: Sol Republic Relays Wireless Sport Bluetooth headphones not the right fit |
 | Bluetooth earbuds designed for working out are a pretty personal peripheral, so finding one that works just right and can also stand up to some abuse is tough. We tried out Sol Republic's latest effort at cracking the code, its Relays Sport Wireless in-ear headphones. read more |
| AIRCRAFT |
| SkyDeck concept puts your head in the clouds |
 | If the window seat doesn't cut it for you when flying, how about a roof seat? The SkyDeck, designed by aerospace engineering firm Windspeed Technologies, will give passengers 360-degree views from a transparent bubble installed on the top of a plane. read more |
| TINY HOUSES |
| Atlas: Tiny house, big view |
 | Colorado-based F9 Productions recently created Atlas: a solar-powered, rainwater-collecting tiny house retreat that boasts generous glazing and a strong connection with the outside. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Fangio's Mille Miglia Ferrari 290 sells for $28 million |
 | RM-Sotheby's "Driven by Disruption" sale on December 10 saw Fangio's Ferrari 290 MM fetch $28 million to become the third most expensive car ever. Janis Joplin's Porsche 356 fetched $1.7 million and an Aston Martin DB4GT Zagato became the most expensive British car ever. read more |
| MUSIC |
| Last minute stocking stuffers for the musician in your life |
 | String-pickers, digital tunesmiths and bin bashers are not the easiest of folks to buy gifts for. With the holidays almost upon us and a state of muso-related panic likely setting in, here are a few ideas that should hit the right note. read more |
| SCIENCE |
| Common chemical reverses progeria symptoms and normal age-related damage |
 | A new study by a team of scientists at the University of Maryland indicates that a common chemical can reverse the symptoms of the premature-aging disease progeria and perhaps even those of normal aging. read more |
| MEDICAL |
| Expandable sponge-filled syringe that stems bleeding cleared for civilian use |
 | The XStat 30 is a device developed for military applications that stops severe bleeding within around 20 seconds through the injection of small sponges into a wound. It will now be available for use by the general population after winning approval from the FDA. read more |
| SPACE |
| Hyabusa2 slingshots to asteroid encounter |
 | The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency confirmed today that its Hayabusa2 probe has successfully used the Earth's gravity to slingshot itself towards a rendezvous with an asteroid. read more |
| ROBOTICS |
| Robot future: Highlights from iREX 2015 |
 | The bi-annual​ International Robot Exhibition​ is billed as the largest robot trade show in the world​. Gizmag went along to​ this month's 21st edition in Tokyo to check out the latest developments in the world of robotics.​ read more |
| WEARABLE ELECTRONICS |
| Urine-powered socks get transmissions flowing |
 | A team of researchers from the Bristol BioEnergy Centre at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) have developed a pair of socks that use urine to generate electricity and power a wireless transmitter. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| The 10 wildest off-road vehicles of 2015 |
 | We've seen some truly wild and awesome motor-powered off-road vehicles this year. It wasn't easy trimming the list, but we've compiled our 10 favorites from 2015. read more |
| ENVIRONMENT |
| Metal makes for a promising alternative to fossil fuels |
 | A team of scientists led by McGill University are studying the combustion characteristics of metal powders to determine whether such powders could provide a more viable alternative to fossil fuels. read more |
| MOTORCYCLES |
| Third strike for Victory’s new engine platform with the Combustion Concept |
 | First there was the Project 156 naked 1,200 cc V-twin that Victory raced at Pikes Peak in June. Then a pre-production version of this engine debuted at EICMA in the Ignition concept. Now Victory has unveiled the third and last concept model built around its new engine platform. read more |
| WEARABLE ELECTRONICS |
| Ressence Type 5 diving watch fights water with oil |
 | The Ressence Type 5 recreational diving watch is filled with oil to not only make it more pressure resistant, but also readable underwater from any angle. read more |
| SCIENCE |
| Courtroom fibs used to develop lie-detecting software |
 | ​There's a challenge when you're developing lie-detection software – you can get people to lie in a lab setting, but their behaviour won't be the same as it would be in a real-world scenario. That's why scientists have turned to videos of courtroom testimonies.​ read more |
| DRONES |
| Drone School 1: Choosing a beginner quadcopter |
 | ​Multicopters are one of the hottest consumer gadgets on the market, and for good reason. They’re easy to fly, a ton of fun, and by far the easiest way to get into RC flying. For starters, let’s look at how to pick a good beginner quadcopter.​ read more |
| MEDICAL |
| Implant could bring tears of joy to "dry eye" sufferers |
 | Caused by a lack of proper tear fluid, dry eye syndrome is among the world's most common eye diseases. There may be new hope for sufferers of the condition, however. Scientists have created an implant that causes the eye to produce more tears. read more |
| SCIENCE |
| 3D animation tech puts other peoples' words in celebrities' mouths |
 | Researchers recently demonstrated how 3D video images of celebrities could be created by piecing together still images retrieved from the internet. They also showed how their algorithms could animate those digital models, getting them to say things that were actually said by someone else. read more |
| SPACE |
| New Pluto image showcases intricate pit pattern |
 | NASA's New Horizon's spacecraft has returned the most detailed view ever of a region of the dwarf planet Pluto. The image was taken on July 14th by the spacecraft's Long Range Reconnaissance Imager (LORRI) from less than 9,550 miles (15,400 km) above the planet's surface. read more |
| ENVIRONMENT |
| Unique production process could slash diesel CO2 emissions |
 | Researchers have developed a new method that allows for the production of cleaner diesel. According to the team, the technique could easily be scaled up to industrial levels for use within the next decade. read more |
| WEARABLE ELECTRONICS |
| The best Gear VR games and apps in the Oculus Store |
 | Now that the Samsung Gear VR is a full-fledged consumer product, you might be wondering how much good content the virtual reality headset has. Join Gizmag as we break down the best Gear VR games. read more |
| MUSIC |
| Braven gets in the mix with Fuse |
 | With everyone carrying around music libraries in their pockets, portable DJ tools like the iRig MIX made anyone with an iPhone or iPad wired for sound. Rugged speaker maker Braven brings mixing on the move to the wireless generation with the release of the Fuse. read more |
| BICYCLES |
| STiKK bike light gets STuKK in the end of the handlebar |
 | Some people just don't want a headlight cluttering up their handlebars. Much smaller headlights do exist, but they tend to be pretty weak. Well, that's where STiKK comes in. It's an unobtrusive li'l light that puts out up to 100 lumens. read more |
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