Musk says CRS-7 explosion may have been due to faulty strut

SCIENCE
Massless particle discovery could radically accelerate electronics
	An exotic particle dubbed the "Weyl fermion", has been discovered 85 years after its existence was first mooted. Able to create completely massless electrons, the use of this particle may result in super-fast electronics and significant inroads into new areas of quantum computing.   read more
AROUND THE HOME
Review: We flip the switch on MiPow's Playbulb Bluetooth LED bulbs
	Most LED bulbs offering wireless connectivity look and perform similarly, but consumer experience still varies as it generally comes down to the execution of the companion app. We lit up the LED bulbs in MiPow’s Playbulb Studio to see how well they shine.  read more
DIGITAL CAMERAS
World's smallest interchangeable lens 4K camera set to fly
	The E1 is a truly tiny Micro Four Thirds interchangeable lens camera which has launched on Kickstarter. The drone-friendly camera shoots 4K video and promises top-notch low light performance.  read more
DIGITAL CAMERAS
Fashion photo shoot captured with musical triggers
	An Australian fashion retailer has replaced the photographer with musicians for its latest photo shoot. The photo shoot used 42 customized cameras which were triggered by frequencies in a musical performance to capture the campaign images.  read more
SPACE
New NASA's DSCOVR satellite provides breathtaking view of Earth
	NASA's Deep Space Climate Observatory (DSCOVR) has returned a breathtaking image of planet Earth from a distance of roughly one million miles from the homeworld.  read more
MOBILE TECHNOLOGY
Wi-Fi Aware protocol stakes out your surroundings
	A new certification program from the Wi-Fi Alliance aims to make Wi-Fi technology a bit more local. The Wi-Fi Aware protocol is designed to extend Wi-Fi's capabilities to improve on current proximity-based functions without the need for cellular, Wi-Fi hotspot or GPS connections.   read more
AUTOMOTIVE
Ford's smart lighting technology spots potential hazards
	To try and give drivers a better chance of avoiding potential hazards on poorly lit roads, Ford is developing headlight technology that widens the beam at junctions and detects pedestrians and animals.  read more
SPACE
Philae lander goes silent again
	ESA’s Philae comet lander has once again gone silent. According to the space agency, the first spacecraft to make a soft landing on a comet lost radio contact with the Rosetta orbiter mothership on July 9.  read more
SCIENCE
Gallium phosphide nanowires boost hydrogen yield in prototype solar fuel cell
	Researchers have used a processed form of gallium phosphide to create a prototype solar fuel cell that boosts the hydrogen yield by a factor of 10, while requiring 10,000 times less of the precious material. read more
MEDICAL
Pill on a string pulls early signs of cancer
	Billed as "a pill on a string," the Cytosponge is designed to scrape off cells from the length of the oesophagus as it is yanked out after swallowing, offering up a larger sample for inspection for signs of cancer.  read more
SPACE
Musk says CRS-7 explosion may have been due to faulty strut
	On June 28, SpaceX suffered a major setback when its unmanned CRS-7 mission exploded shortly after liftoff. SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk has laid out the preliminary findings of the post-flight investigation which indicate the cause may have been a faulty strut. read more
MOBILE TECHNOLOGY
Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 (9.7-inch) vs. Apple iPad Air 2
	Though last year's Galaxy Tab S was Samsung's best answer yet to the iPad, it didn't really look much like Apple's iconic tablet. That changes this year, as Samsung's Galaxy Tab S2 could almost be mistaken for the iPad Air 2.  read more
SCIENCE
Computer program recognizes peoples' sketches better than people do
	Imagine if you could just draw a rough sketch of something, and use that to conduct a web search. Well, you soon may be able to, thanks to the new Sketch-a-Net computer program.  read more
MEDICAL
Research indicates that stem cells could be used to heal damaged lungs
	Respiratory diseases are extremely prevalent, with more than 35 million sufferers in the US alone. Now, a team from the Weizmann Institute of Science has worked to create a new treatment for repairing damaged lung tissue, using the procedure for bone marrow stem cell transplantation as a template.  read more
ARCHITECTURE
Yo! Home's space-saving hidden features roll four rooms into one
	Creating homes in cities where space is increasingly at a premium requires original thinking and Yo! Company prides itself on just that. The firm has unveiled an innovative apartment dubbed the Yo! Home that makes the most of its limited space.  read more
SPACE
Astronomers discover Jupiter's twin orbiting a distant Sun-like star
	Detection of Jupiter's twin orbiting a distant Sun-like star represents the closest replication of our own solar system to date, and may have profound implications for creating conditions favorable to the development of a habitable Earth-like planet in HIP 11915's inner solar system.  read more
ELECTRONICS
Fathom cooks up 3D-printed smart oven
	From jet engines to office buildings, we've seen all manner of things constructed with 3D-printing techniques, but we're yet to see it used to make something that can cook us a hot meal, until now that is. The Pyra, by Oakland-based Fathom, is the first 3D-printed smart oven.  read more
AIRCRAFT
DJI drone film festival targets extreme sports cinematography
	DJI has teamed up with web broadcaster Epic TV to launch the pair's first film festival for drone footage. The competition is geared specifically towards action sports, with the call going out to extreme athletes to get their adrenaline running high and their drones flying even higher.   read more
SPORTS
Shadowman Junior gives youth football players something better to tackle
	When it comes to practicing their tackles, young football players generally either tackle their teammates or go after an inanimate tackle sled. The Shadowman Junior, however, offers another choice – it's still not a person who could get hurt, but it presents a more realistic moving target.  read more
BICYCLES
New cycling water bottle does away with the cage
	Although most cyclists probably don't give much thought to their water bottle or bottle cage, the fact is that like just about anything else, those components can be lightened and simplified. That's just what British cycling design company Fabric has done, with its new Cageless water bottle.  read more
SPACE
Dawn set to move to its third mapping orbit
	Having already provided us with numerous insights into the nature of the dwarf planet Ceres, NASA's Dawn spacecraft is ready to move into a new, lower mapping orbit, which will provide the most detailed views so far. read more
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