Solar-powered boat ready to make 2,000 mile ocean voyage on its own

3D PRINTING World's first 3D-printed office building completed in Dubai 3D-printing technology could revolutionize architecture in the coming years, allowing designers to literally click-and-print buildings. A step forward in the field comes via Dubai, where what's hailed as the world's first 3D-printed office was recently completed. Read more INVENTORS & REMARKABLE PEOPLE Luke Workman interview Part 2: The million-horsepower piston crusher, the Joby S2 and leaving Zero Luke Workman, AKA LiveforPhysics, is a brilliant, fearless, joyful maniac who seems to be involved in just about every significant electric project in Silicon Valley. That's just his professional life - things get even crazier after hours. Read more VR Here's what it's like to ride a virtual reality roller coaster After having my brain smooshed against my skull, my stomach flipped and flopped, and my spine whipped hither and thither, I thought a day at the Six Flags amusement park in St. Louis Missouri couldn't get any more fun. Riding the park's newest virtual reality coaster proved how wrong I was. Read more ARCHITECTURE Looking for the best from the weird and wacky world of sheds The Shed of the Year competition includes some of the most innovative, wacky, and downright fun micro-architecture you're likely to see in one place. Entrants include a shed that can withstand a nuclear attack, a sustainable shed built from cobs, and a street-legal shed that packs a V6 engine. Read more VR Warehouse-scale VR? One company's system will soon plug straight into game engines Someday down the road, you may go to an arcade where you'll walk around a warehouse-sized VR space with other headset-wearing cohabitants. One company is trying to make that a reality on a game engine level. Read more MARINE Solar-powered boat ready to make 2,000 mile ocean voyage on its own Silicon Valley father of four Damon McMillan has just put the finishing touches to his Seacharger boat and plans to set it off on a solo trip from the Californian coast down to Hawaii on May 30. The craft is designed to cut through the waves using only a motor powered by solar panels. Read more HEALTH & WELLBEING Spin studio in a bus lets you work out on the way to work Once you've dragged yourself to work and back, it can be difficult to find the time or motivation to go to the gym. London-based gym 1Rebel has come up with a solution in the form of a fleet of buses converted into mobile spinning studios. Passengers will be able to exercise during their commute. Read more ELECTRONICS E Ink shows its true colors with new display E Ink is a versatile technology, but one thing it's always had trouble with is color. It has used color filter arrays (CFA), but the range and richness of those is limited. Now, E Ink has unveiled Advanced Color ePaper (ACeP), which it promises will bring the full color gamut to its screens. Read more URBAN TRANSPORT Electric straddling bus looks to pump the brakes on China's traffic and pollution A Beijing company is planning to move ahead with a track-based bus system that allows cars to pass underneath, an idea aimed at easing air pollution and congestion. Read more AUTOMOTIVE Peugeot and Citroen lay out blueprint for electric vehicle future As well as offering a raft of powerful two- and four-wheel drive hybrids, the most recent PSA Group Innovation Day has revealed Peugeot and Citroen are working on an EV with 450 km of range from a 50 kWh battery. ​ Read more SPACE Red dwarf exoplanets not as habitable as once believed It had previously been thought that Earth-sized planets orbiting in the habitable zones (HZs) of red dwarf stars could provide a possible haven for life, but sophisticated computer models suggest that these planets are likely rendered uninhabitable by their super-dense atmospheres. Read more ELECTRONICS Spintronics closer as scientists find new method for generating spin currents Spintronics promises devices that are faster and more energy efficient than conventional electronics, but a major hurdle has been how to effectively generate the spin current in the first place. Now, scientists have devised a new method for quickly creating currents using ultra short laser pulses. Read more DRONES Xiaomi's debut drone does 4K aerial video on the cheap Xiaomi has just revealed its debut consumer drone, a modular quadcopter with a handy suite of autonomous features and a price tag that might make one local counterpart a little uneasy.​Read more AUTOMOTIVE Bosch e-kart concept silently screams to 130 km/h Bosch has whipped the covers off an all-electric motorsport kart prototype​ concept. With 300 Nm (221 lb.ft) of torque on tap, the e-kart will hit 130 km/h (81 mph) and promises to give gas-powered go-karts a run for their money. ​Read more URBAN TRANSPORT Electric longboard folds down, fits in knapsack One problem with electric skateboards is that their long form factor makes them awkward to carry around when not in use. That's why Linky was created. It's a folding electric longboard, that fits inside its own bag.​ Read more URBAN TRANSPORT Velocifero goes MAD with surfy electric fat scooter Designer Alessandro Tartarini hasn't dubbed his Velocifero MAD the "SUV of electric scooters," but we're doing it for him. This burly, fat-tired electric scooter is itching madly to kick up dirt and spit out gravel while carrying you from A to B.Read more MOTORCYCLES Yamaha boosts its three-wheeler range with the Tricity 155 As the leaning multi-wheeler scooter class is booming, Yamaha has announced a new addition next to its European best seller, the Tricity 125. The brand new Tricity 155 boasts a larger engine and, although the extra 30 cc may not sound as much, they do make a big difference in the eyes of the law. Read more AUTOMOTIVE Behind the wheel of a super-efficient Shell Eco-marathon car Having covered the Shell Eco-marathon so many times over the years and with the teams gearing up for this year's competition, we thought it was about time we tried our hand at driving one of the cars ourselves. Suffice to say, we won't be winning any efficiency awards anytime soon. Read more SPACE Science payload installed aboard future James Webb Space Telescope ​NASA engineers at the Goddard Space Flight Center have successfully installed the delicate camera and spectrometer instruments onto the back of the James Webb Space Telescope's (JWST) mirror assembly. Read more MUSIC Epic Epiphone mod makes for scorching solos Early in April, Brit backyard tinkerer Colin Furze asked viewers of his YouTube channel for ideas on how he could modify a rather nice-looking Epiphone Les Paul guitar. Clearly Mad Max fans were watching as most voted for a flamethrower. Read more AUTOMOTIVE Skoda students turn boring Rapid into Atero Concept Skoda mightn't be a favorite among the tuning community, but that hasn't stopped a team of students within the company from turning the Rapid Spaceback into the Atero, a coupe to make Fast & Furious fanboys weak at the knees. Read more AIRCRAFT Solar Impulse 2 completes short hop to Pennsylvania Solar Impulse 2 has completed the 13th leg of its solar-powered around the world flight, touching down at LeHigh Valley International Airport in Pennsylvania. The single-seater aircraft reached its destination at 8:49 pm CDT after a near 17-hour flight from Dayton, Ohio. Read more SPECIAL PROMOTION FOR GIZMAG READERS The Complete Photography Bundle Lets You Pay What You Want for Tutorials and Stock Photos Looking to pursue photography as a passion project or career? Either way, this bundle will teach you everything you need to know to study photography in a serious fashion. Plus with included stock images, you'll truly get bang for the buck of your choosing. Read more MEDICAL Wound-plugging XStat syringe saves its first life on the battlefield ​​With the capacity to stem severe bleeding within around 20 seconds, the XStat syringe could be a game-changer in medical care. It has just proved its worth in the most testing of environments, with surgeons successfully using the device to plug a soldier's gunshot wound for the first time. ​ Read more ROBOTICS Personable Pepper robot gets a job in a pizza joint Visitors to a Pizza Hut in Asia will soon be able to place an order, ask about nutritional info and pay for their meal without even speaking to a member of staff, or at least a human one. A robot that can interact with customers, like a glorified self-checkout, is to be piloted at the restaurant.​ Read more DRONES Tethered drone provides a hovering watchtower to troops on the ground Looking to further boost to its surveillance capabilities, the US military has begun testing a tethered drone system that hovers in the air and streams continuous aerial views to troops on the ground. ​​ Read more TELECOMMUNICATIONS Samsung rolling out a dedicated Internet of Things network across South Korea Samsung and SK Telecom are working together to build a commercial Internet of Things (IoT) network across South Korea. The network will serve as infrastructure for various public services and businesses, allowing devices to gather, share and make use of data like weather and traffic conditions. Read more ELECTRONICS Ultra-low power graphene-based transistor could enable 100 GHz clock speeds Scientists have designed a graphene-based transistor that works with ultra-low power consumption and which could ultimately be used to increase the clock speed of processors up to a staggering 100 GHz. Read more MATERIALS Getting a grip on ivy's adhesive properties Anyone who has tried to clear ivy from the side of their house will know the British climber is almost impossible to unstick. A team at Ohio State University has studied the tiny particles giving ivy its vice-like grip, with a view to creating better medical and industrial adhesives.Read more URBAN TRANSPORT Take two: Toyota rebuilds stair-conquering iBOT wheelchair The iBOT, stair-climbing wheelchair was a life-changing mobility device when it was first introduced, but lackluster sales meant it was discontinued in 2009. Now Toyota has gotten involved to gear the iBOT up for action once again. Read more MOTORCYCLES R5 custom pays Hommage to BMW’s motorcycle heritage Among the rare classics that traditionally populate the motorcycle class of the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este, this year BMW unveiled a one-off supercharged custom called R5 Hommage as a tribute to the original production model that set the sportbike standards some 80 years ago. Read more AIRCRAFT Solar Impulse 2 temporarily grounded after hangar accident Solar Impulse 2 is temporarily grounded in Dayton, Ohio after a minor accident involving the minor collapse of its inflatable hangar that resulted in the craft being lightly touched by the hangar fabric. The airplane will now spend several days on the ground as engineers search for damage. Read more AUTOMOTIVE Wearable clips onto your steering wheel for eyes-free smartphone control Team O6 by Fingertips Lab has created a wearable solution that offers a way to operate devices without the need to look at or reach for screens. The O6 controller is designed to use touch, voice, and gesture input to control apps and listen/respond to messages completely eyes-free. Read more VR This sensor can add body tracking to mobile VR – but it's probably better to wait A crowdfunding project is trying to add positional tracking to Google's mobile VR, but history tells us that this won't catch on until developers take it to heart – and that won't happen until the bigger players jump on board with positional tracking hardware. Read more SPACE Colossal solar storms may have made ancient Earth habitable According to a new NASA study, powerful solar storms could have been instrumental in warming ancient Earth, and preparing the planet for the development of complex life. Read more MEDICAL Is exercise an effective cancer therapy? While it’s well-known that regular exercise can help you avoid getting cancer in the first place, researchers now believe that it could also be useful in actually combating the disease. An upcoming study aims to provide a more concrete answer to the question. Read more SMARTWATCHES Pebble just can't kick Kickstarter – pioneering smartwatch maker is back with three new wearables Pebble has returned to Kickstarter for the third time as it launches the Pebble 2, Pebble Time 2 and Pebble Core wearables. That's an upgrade for both of Pebble's main smartwatches, plus a brand new fitness focused wearable.Read more AIRCRAFT Opportunity knocks: Solar Impulse 2 on its way to Pennsylvania Yesterday, the Solar Impulse team announced that the solar-powered aircraft could be grounded for several days after an incident with its custom inflatable hangar. However, no damage was found and Solar Impulse 2 left Dayton at 4.02 am local time today on its way to Pennsylvania. Read more ENVIRONMENT Lightning captured at 7,000 fps Researchers at the Florida Institute of Technology have captured some stunning images of lightning at 7,000 frames per second while testing a new high-speed camera.​ Read more BICYCLES Futuristic-looking bike tech combines lights and lasers ​Although we've seen bike headlights, tail lights, turn indicators and brake lights before, the Blinkers system from Zurich-based Velohub ​wraps them all up in a particularly slick package. It also throws in laser lane markers, and wireless remote control.​ Read more SPECIAL PROMOTION FOR GIZMAG READERS The M3D Printer Makes 3D Printing Fun and Affordable — Now 20% off We’ve all dreamt of owning our own 3D printer. Whether your dreams spur from work or play, M3D has finally made it all possible. This affordable, high quality printer is the result 12,000 backers on Kickstarter, and is meticulously designed to make the process easy. Read on to view the impressive list of features. Read more OUTDOORS Timberleaf teardrop trailer keeps one eye on design

Exploring the great outdoors doesn't mean you can't enjoy high-quality design and fittings. At least that's the view of Timberleaf. With an insulated cabin, anodized aluminum exterior and beautifully wrought kitchen, the trailer combines rugged capability with an eye for detail. Read more

INVENTORS & REMARKABLE PEOPLE Dezso Molnar interview Part 4: My two current flying car projects
	Dezso's nearly ready to race. The Street Wing concept is a fully electric, solar-supported streetable airplane, and the G2 Gyrocycle is a race-focused, 200 mph three-wheeler that's already rolling on the street, and nearly ready to fly.​Read more

MOBILE TECHNOLOGY Project Ara: Will Google's modular smartphone slot into our future?
	Project Ara, Google's modular smartphone is intriguing, but we haven't heard much about it - until now. Last week we learned a lot more about how the system works, how it fits into the current landscape of modular phones and why we should be at least cautiously excited about it. Read more

DIGITAL CAMERAS Adventure-ready 4K rugged actioncam captures more than UHD footage
	The Stylus Tough TG-Tracker actioncam marries an ultra-wide angle lens with 4K video recording capabilities, is able to measure temperature and altitude, and can keep tabs on a user's location. With the help of a companion mobile app, it can also provide a detailed overview of outdoor adventures. Read more

BICYCLES Ocean-going cyclist envisions a World With No Borders
	​"There is one planet, and if we don't share it wisely, we will lose it." That's what Ebrahim Hemmatnia said before beginning a pedal-powered trip around the world. While his intention is to draw attention to how interconnected we all are, it's his mode of transport that's really turning heads. Read more

MOBILE TECHNOLOGY Smart wallet shuns NFC in favor of in-house magnetic flux tech
	From smart cards to mobile payment services, we’ve seen plenty of smart payment solutions, all vying for the attention of tech-savvy consumers. The Spendwallet is the latest of the bunch, offering a slick-looking, all-in-one wallet that opts for an in-house magnetic field technology instead of NFC. Read more

WEARABLES "Total-encapsulation" headphones promise wireless audio and language translation
	These headphones may look like somebody spray-painted sea-shells and asked you to tune into the sounds of the ocean, but if they perform as planned they'll be useful not just for wireless listening, but as portable speakers and language translators, too. Read more

MEDICAL Sensor detects signs of cancer, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's
	Scientists at the National Nanotechnology Laboratory (LNNano) in Brazil have created a biosensor capable of rapidly detecting molecules specifically linked to various cancers and neurological diseases. Read more

GOOD THINKING Can cigarette butt-bricks build a better environment?
	What if we could get rid of cigarette butt litter by using them to make bricks? A team at RMIT University in Australia tried the idea out and found that not only could it reduce toxic waste, but also makes for better bricks. Read more

WEARABLES First flexible, wearable patch capable of monitoring biochemical and electric signals
	It's not quite the tricorder from Star Trek, but researchers responsible for a new wearable patch that can monitor the body's biochemical and electrical signals at the same time say their first-of-its-kind device could be a step in that direction.Read more

AUTOMOTIVE Autonomous rally car gets sideways to improve performance in hazardous conditions
	Autonomous cars might be able to handle highway conditions pretty well, but they're still no match for humans when things get a little more unpredictable. A team at Georgia Tech is looking to change that, using scale autonomous rally cars to improve self-driving technology in hazardous conditions. Read more

SPACE OSIRIS-REx reaches Florida ahead of near-Earth asteroid mission
	NASA's OSIRIS-REx deep-space probe has arrived at the Kennedy Space Center, Florida, in anticipation of its September launch to rendezvous with the asteroid Bennu. Read more

DRONES Shark-detecting drones to keep beachgoers safe
	Researchers are using drone technology to track shark behaviour along coastal waters, a project that could not only teach us more about the animals and their environments, but one day protect beachgoers, too. Read more

SCIENCE Beer's long history revealed by 5,000-year-old Chinese artifacts
	Beer is one of, if not the, world's oldest prepared beverages. More evidence of this has now come to light with researchers having used ancient relics to piece together a 5,000-year-old beer-making practice, providing what is claimed to be the earliest direct evidence of beer brewing in China. Read more

SPACE Successful flight test for India's experimental reusable spaceplane
	India today entered the ranks of spacefaring nations with reusable spacecraft as the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) conducted the first flight of its unmanned, scale hypersonic Reusable Launch Vehicle-Technology Demonstrator (RLV-TD) spaceplane.Read more

SPACE Space weather pegged as possible cause of mysterious Martian plumes
	When mysterious plumes ​were observed high in the Martian atmosphere by amateur astronomers back in 2012, explanations ranged from massive auroras to a meteor impact​. Now it seems that a wild bout of space weather may be to blame. Read more

MEDICAL Cheap, simple test detects a single virus in urine straight from the source
	Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin (UT) have joined the ranks of others seeking to make affordable virus detection more accessible to the masses by coming up with a method that uses an electrode thinner than a human cell to pick up the destructive bugs in urine.Read more

ARCHITECTURE Barn turned into attractive office with Jenga-like mezzanine
	Belgium-based firm Studio Farris Architects offers a nice example of a barn conversion done right with this recently-completed project in West Flanders. The firm turned a dilapidated farm building into an attractive office space with a Jenga-like mezzanine made from stacked timber beams. Read more

AUTOMOTIVE Peugeot's 3008 SUV gets bigger and better
	Peugeot has unveiled what it calls its "most advanced vehicle" to date. The new 3008 SUV is bigger, lighter and a better performer than its predecessor. It is also the first Peugeot to feature the firm's new i-Cockpit with Amplify and has a number of connectivity and driver assistance features. Read more

SPACE Herschel zooms in on region of chaotic star formation
	A newly-released image taken by the now decommissioned Herschel Space Observatory displays the chaotic structure of the Vulpecula OB1 star formation region. Read more

MOBILE TECHNOLOGY Google puts a science lab in an app
	Google has created an app to turn Android devices into mobile laboratories and inspire young scientists. Read more

TINY HOUSES Tiny house built in just three days, promptly sold for charity
	Tiny houses can be built pretty quickly, but the Tiny Task project barely left time for the paint to dry. A group of 10 people built the towable dwelling in just 72 hours before selling it and donating the proceeds to charity. Read more

AUTOMOTIVE FenSens smart number plate frame helps avoid parking scrapes
	Parking sensors and reversing cameras are generally the preserve of new cars, but FenSens is aiming to change that with its new license plate frame, which wirelessly connects to your smartphone and gives you parking sensors regardless of how old your ride is. Read more

URBAN TRANSPORT You can roll Peugeot's electrically assisted scooter behind you when you aren't riding
	Peugeot has teamed up with Micro to produce an electric-assist kick bike, designed to give riders an extra boost of momentum. The e-Kick has a chunky-looking industrial design, typical of today's e-scooters, while folding up to let the user push or pull it along when it's not in use. Read more

ARCHITECTURE Apple turns the page with its new San Francisco retail store
	Saturday marked the 15th anniversary of Apple opening its first stores and what better way to celebrate than by opening another? The new venue in San Francisco shares the same spacious and open style as those trailblazers, but also has a wealth of new high-tech and innovative features. Read more

MUSIC USB cable lets you power your stomps with your phone
	Irish power solutions provider myVolts has developed the Ripcord, a cable that allows musicians on the move to power their gear from a smartphone, tablet or USB battery bank. Read more

SPECIAL PROMOTION FOR GIZMAG READERS Transfer Files Between iOS and Desktop with the ZeroLemon 64GB iMemStick, Now 60% off

It’s not fast or easy to transfer files between your various devices (especially without Wi-Fi), which is why the MFi-certified iMemStick is so useful. Equipped with Lightning and USB plug-ins, this is the one tool to share your data between all your iOS devices, Macs, and PCs. You’ll finally stop worrying that your iPhone or iPad will run out of memory with this additional, portable 64GB of storage. Read more