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Most city cars are smaller and smarter than your average car, but they're limited by design and manufacturing conventions handed down from larger cars. What happens when you abandon these conventions? Well, Russian company Mirrow has tried to find out, and created the Provocator in the process. Read more
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When we road tested Evolve's Carbon Series electric skateboard last year we were pretty reluctant to hand it back. So what happens when you take an already killer design and up the power by about 10 times? We tightened up our helmets and jumped aboard the souped-up Carbon GT to find out. Read more
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Ameo announced that it was fundamentally changing the design of the swimmer's snorkel in 2012, with its Powerbreather model. The company has finally released it and we had a chance to try it out. Read more
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As with its predecessors, the 2016 Kia Optima remains value-oriented, but this newly-redesigned Optima is anything but cheap. Although bang for the buck was clearly a goal in its design, the 2016 Optima is also fun to drive with smart looks in a compelling package. Read more
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For part three of our fascinating interview series, serial inventor Dezso Molnar spills the beans on a number of existing flying car designs that he feels are nailing it - and a few he's not a fan of. Read more
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BMW's CEO has just given one of the clearest indications of when we can first expect to give up the steering wheel. Speaking at a shareholder meeting, Harald Krueger said the Bavarian giant would have its autonomous i NEXT on the road by 2021. Read more
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In August 2014, the Mars Curiosity Rover celebrated the two-year anniversary of its landing, and this week it celebrated its two year anniversary – again. This time though, we're talking two Mars years, which has enabled NASA to analyze data on seasonal patterns in the Martian atmosphere.Read more
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To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Lotus' factory founding, the British automaker is producing an exclusive Hethel Edition of the 4.1-second 0-60 mph Evora 400. The car commemorates Lotus founder Colin Chapman's historic move to the former RAF Station Hethel southwest of Norfolk in 1966. Read more
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With the supercharged V8 under the hood of the 2017 Camaro ZL1 putting out 640 horsepower (477 kW) and 640 pound-feet (868 Nm) of torque, Chevrolet has designed a new 10-speed automatic transmission to handle all of that power going to the rear wheels.Read more
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With a night landing at Tulsa Airport, Solar Impulse 2 completed the 11th leg of its solar-electric circumnavigation. With Bertrand Piccard at the controls the aircraft touched down at approximately 11:15 pm CDT after a slight delay due to a slow ascent caused by the aircraft's low power. Read more
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If you're finding that there just aren't enough shortcuts on your computer's keyboard, the Finger-Aware Shortcuts system may be what you need. It accesses different functions assigned to the same key, based on which finger you use to press it. Read more
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The Cassini spacecraft has captured a stunningly detailed view of the "dark eye" of Saturn's vast south polar vortex, a feature so large that it could comfortably swallow planet Earth. Read more
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In the past we’ve seen paper - one of the most ubiquitous materials around - used to create origami batteries and even diagnostic tools. Now, researchers have used it as the basis of what they call PaperID, a project that uses simple RFID tags to add smart functionality. Read more
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According to a team of astronomers making use of data from two powerful orbital telescopes, a dwarf planet known as 2007 OR10 orbiting in the far reaches of our solar system is significantly larger than previously believed. Read more
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Viral infections can be difficult to tackle due to their ability to develop resistance to drugs, and major viruses like Ebola and Zika pose a real threat to global health. Help might well be at hand though, with researchers developing a macromolecule that tackles viruses in three separate ways. Read more
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The construction of London's new Crossrail rail link has been a feat of logistics and engineering in itself, but, with the project nearing 75 percent completion, focus has shifted towards the end result. The new trains were unveiled last year and, now, images of its new stations have been released.Read more
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Pioneering technologies like 3D printing have had a huge impact on the medical world, and now a new material could lead to implants for replacing damaged cartilage. The new material mimics the properties of the real thing, while encouraging the re-growth of natural cartilage. Read more
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Nearly three million years ago the surface of our planet contained less than 0.001 percent of today's oxygen. While this has been known for a while, we've never been quite sure what the Earth's upper atmosphere looked like at the time. Fossilized cosmic dust has helped scientist sort it all out. Read more
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Researchers have developed a tube-shaped microbot that removes 95 percent of lead from polluted water in one hour, offering a cheaper and more effective way for removing heavy metals than previous methods. Read more
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News flash: texting while driving is dangerous. While this probably isn't news to anyone, a study from the University of Houston has delved deeper into why this is, and compared it to other distractions like being lost in thought, or engaging in passionate conversation with passengers. Read more
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Camping can be fun, but going without the comforts of home isn't for everybody. So if your idea of roughin' it for the weekend still includes ice cold water and the ability to charge your phone, the Little Luxury Outdoor Extreme Water Cooler might be for you. Read more
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DrinkMate makes it simple to make smart decisions while you drink. Not even two-inches long, this tiny yet robust breathalyzer slips into your pocket or hooks onto your key ring so you can easily pull it out when duty calls. Just blow into the end and a few seconds later the app on your smartphone will reveal your approximate blood alcohol content—so you never call an ex, send the wrong email to your boss, or worse, ever again. Read more
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The Moto Parilla Carbon comes to life as a heavily motorcycle-inspired electric off-road bike with claims of being the "SUV e-bike." After a fling with British carmaker Caterham, its designers are pressing ahead alone. Read more
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A team from Sheffield Methods Institute in the UK has analyzed all of the drivers, teams and results in Formula One history to produce a ranking of the best 50 F1 Drivers of all-time, as well as the best wet weather and street circuit drivers. Read more
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With the early 2016 smartphone flagships all out in the wild, it's time to scrape together another installment of our biannual Smartphone Comparison Guide. Read on for the features and specs of our top eight picks. Read more
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A new pair of electronic earplugs from Hush takes a novel approach to delivering peace through your ears. We recently got to try them out. Read more
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In order for FCEVs to take off, there needs to be the hydrogen refueling infrastructure in place to support them. To justify the infrastructure, though, there must be enough FCEVs on the road. It is this chicken-and-egg scenario that the HyFive project seeks to help solve. Read more
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LG’s new action camera is a feature packed piece of kit with a rugged, water-resistant build. The flagship feature is the device’s built-in LTE, which allows users to leave their smartphones behind when livestreaming. Read more
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Startup Nikola Motor Company may have a long way to go, but it believes it can revolutionize transportation. First up on its agenda are a 2,000-hp electric semi truck with range-extending turbine and a 520-hp electric UTV. Read more
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Architects have long used glass to provide light and views, but the following homes and buildings go a lot further, and each is either made mostly from glass or uses it as its defining feature. Join us as we highlight the best glass architecture we've seen so far. Read more
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Current quantum processors were once thought of as only precursors to creating future quantum computers, and too simple to do anything useful on their own. Now researchers have discovered a way to use them to solve very specific tasks much faster than normal computers can today Read more
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There has never been more choice in the world of fitness and health tracking, so the new Garmon Forerunner 735 XT wades into battle loaded to the gills with enough tech to satisfy even the most discerning multi-sport users, who no longer need to wear a chest strap to track their heart rate. Read more
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Researchers have discovered that they can preserve blood at higher temperatures by storing it amongst silk proteins, a development that could mean big things for health care in places where cooling facilities are scarce. Read more
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An immaculately manicured lawn is a point of pride for many homeowners, but the days of working up a sweat behind the trusty old two-stroke mower look to be numbered. Gizmag takes a look at some of the options for making sure your lawn is the envy of the neighborhood.Read more
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Canon has announced the EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM, the first macro lens for the EOS M camera system. Another first for the lens is the integration of two flash units into the front of the lens itself, something not previously seen on a macro lens. Read more
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Peugeot has released its vision for the charging station of the future – the Driveco Parasol. Made of sustainable materials, the station provides shade for the cars that are charging up on energy collected from the roof mounted solar panels. Read more
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At a secluded test site in the Nevada desert about ten miles north of Las Vegas, Hyperloop One made its first public demonstration today of a key component of its new transportation system Read more
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By combining an EEG headset from Emotiv and an assistive communication app, Smartstones is bringing the power of speech to those with speech difficulties. The "think to speak" technology works by reading the brainwaves of the user and expressing them as phrases spoken through the app. Read more
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In 1928, Eric the walking, talking aluminum robot traveled the world, wowing audiences. Then, suddenly, he disappeared, never to be seen again. Now the British Science Museum intends to rebuild this iconic metal man and put him on permanent display. Read more
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We've recently seen several portable devices that can ascertain if a traumatic brain injury has occurred, quickly and on the spot. Still, none of those systems are as reliable as an EEG. Soon, it may be possible to conduct on-location EEGs, using a special helmet. Read more
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The International Space Station (ISS) is packed with cutting-edge research, including efforts to understand vision change caused by microgravity, and work to see how stays on the station affect the human immune system. A new study, known as Microbial Tracking-1, is looking to study microbes. Read more
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It’s no secret that diet has an impact on health, but a new study suggests that what we eat might play a role in brain inflammation. The findings suggesting that changes in diet might influence neurodegeneration in the brain, and potentially even providing researchers with new targets for treatment. Read more
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Mini's recently unveiled high-performance John Cooper Works Convertible is about as flamboyant as you'll get from the BMW-owned marque. Today, it's back in more familiar territory, with a special edition that celebrates the original Austin Seven that began production in 1959. Read more
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Before an invited audience of guests and media in Las Vegas, Hyperloop Technologies declared that it will now be known as Hyperloop One. Read more
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Today, SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft has completed its round trip to the International Space Station, splashing down in the Pacific Ocean with more than a tonne of valuable scientific samples in tow. Read more
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Rear racks and panniers may indeed be useful, but they're also one of those things that many self-proclaimed "bike snobs" would never mount on their glorious two-wheeled work of art. So, what's a snob to do if they've got gear to haul? Well, they could always try the Tailfin. Read more
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After being purchased by Polaris in 2011, Indian Motorcycles has introduced new bikes at a rapid clip. The latest to join the club is the Chieftain Dark Horse, a faired version of the Chief Dark Horse released last year. Read more
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Constantly taking your favorite gadgets in for quick repairs can get pricey. With 64 purpose-driven screwdriver bits curated from thousands of repair guides, you can take quick repairs into your own hands and save major cash. Armed with an Ergonomic Aluminum Handle, this is the all-encompassing kit to solve all your electronic and household issues. Read more
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