"Molecular black hole" created by the world's most powerful x-ray laser

The Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS) is the world's most powerful x-ray laser, and it's designed to help scientists uncover the secrets of the microscopic world in more detail. In the past the instrument has been used to create a kind of mini-star in the lab, and now it's made a "molecular black hole" by concentrating the full intensity of the beam onto a single atom.

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Giant American fighting robot beats up a Toyota Prius

With the world's first international giant robot fight just a few months away, team America has revealed its contender. The MegaBots Mk.III combat robot made its hulking debut at Maker Faire Bay Area, and took the opportunity to beat up on a couple of Toyota Priuses.

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BMW modernizes the Art Car with multimedia M6 GT3

Some might already consider certain BMW models works of art, but the automaker has long looked to further enhance the cultural credentials of its vehicles. Since 1967 it has been providing cars to act as canvases for famous artists, but the finished works have all been physical pieces. The latest takes the tradition in a very different, digital direction.

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LG's light, bright, portable laser projector hits stores

After making its debut at CES earlier this year, LG's ProBeam laser projector has hit the shelves. At $US1,499, this compact unit offers a decent price point for those interested in a portable device that can provide big screen entertainment wherever there's a blank white wall.

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Ford farewells Focus RS with grippier, redder Limited

With clever four-wheel drive and a manic engine, the Ford Focus RS is already one of the craziest hatches on the road. Unfortunately, production is coming to an end – and Ford wants to send the car out on a high. Along with a new paint finish, the RS has been fitted with a limited-slip front differential for even more grip.

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Stratolaunch, the world's largest plane, emerges from its hangar for the first time

After four years of construction, the world's largest plane has just rolled out of its giant hangar for the first time. The Stratolaunch aircraft, which boasts a wingspan greater than a football field, is designed to carry rockets into the stratosphere, where they are released before firing their engines and continuing on into space.

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Video shows maiden flight of cyborg dragonfly

Over the past few years, a variety of cyborg animals have been unleashed, as scientists kit out cockroaches, locusts and even turtles with electronic accoutrements. Back in January, researchers from Charles Stark Draper Laboratory and Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) outlined plans to fit dragonflies with tiny electronic backpacks, allowing them to be controlled remotely. In a new video, their cyborg dragonflies have taken flight for the first time.

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Psoriasis sensor gets under peoples' skin

When doctors assess the inflammatory skin disease psoriasis, they generally do so via a visual examination of the red, scaly patches on the skin's surface. This can be subjective, however, plus it doesn't take into account what's going on at a deeper level. That's why German scientists from Helmholtz Zentrum München and the Technical University of Munich have developed a handheld scanner that looks beneath the skin – and it doesn't expose the patient to any harmful radiation.

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Bluetooth device brings the noise – to your helmet

Not only is it unsafe to wear earbuds while cycling or riding a motorbike, but it's also a hassle to fit those buds on underneath your helmet. That's why Ahead was created. It gets mounted on the outside of any type of helmet, and transmits streamed audio into that helmet via vibrations – leaving the user's ears free and clear.

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NASA's first solar probe to skim the sun at 430,000 mph

Almost 60 years ago an astrophysicist named Eugene Parker published a paper describing what he believed to be high speed matter and magnetism emanating from the sun. For just as long, scientists have sought to learn the mechanisms behind this far-reaching phenomenon, which we know today as solar winds. NASA says advances in technology have now made it possible to get some answers, and it will next year launch its first probe to enter orbit around our star in an effort to unlock some of its long-held secrets.

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Standalone translator comes closer to the marketplace

It was last year that we first heard about ili, a handheld electronic translator that does not require an internet connection in order to work. At the time, some people may have wondered if the device would ever make its way to production, or simply remain an interesting prototype. Now, however, its makers have taken a step forward by announcing pricing and availability.

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Bright spots on our moon could be frost, says NASA

While the famed bright spot on dwarf planet Ceres got lots of attention in the past few years, it turns out that there are a few bright spots a bit closer to home. Analyzing data from NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO), researchers have spotted bright areas on our own moon which, they say, are likely being caused by frost. If they're right, the frozen water particles could be as old as the solar system itself and could provide clues about ancient water delivery to the moon and Earth.

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Essential Phone vs. Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+

Andy Rubin, co-creator of Android, launched the Essential Phone in an attempt to offer something new and elegant in the smartphone market. Here's how its specs and features compare to those of the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+, which are current Android leaders.

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Stunning green-roofed villa blends into Greek hill

International firm LASSA Architects did an outstanding job with this home in an olive grove somewhere in Greece's southern Peloponnese. Named Villa Ypsilon on account of its green roof being shaped like the Greek letter Ypsilon – a Y-shape when capitalized – the summer residence blends seamlessly into the hilltop it sits upon, enabling owners to walk up to the top and enjoy the view.

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Camera kit brings rear vision to motorcycle helmets

The most crucial piece of motorcycle safety gear is often explored as an exploitable field for add-on safety systems. Privileged with high-visibility positioning, helmets can be outfitted with head-up display kits, intelligent brake lights, or, as Zona now proposes, the feed from a rear view camera.

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Drone acts as flying cell tower to provide coverage kilometers away

Drones can bring benefits to disaster-relief scenarios in a few ways. One is by providing search and rescue workers with an eye in the sky, another is by delivering aid, and a third is serving as temporary communications networks in place of those destroyed by the event. Researchers at the University of Texas (UNT) have taken a promising step forward in this last area by demonstrating a drone-based cell network system that offers coverage kilometers away.

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Gear VR owners can now beam what they're seeing to a TV, courtesy of Chromecast

One of the many nice things about PC-based VR is the ability to display what the headset wearer is seeing on a monitor. It can take what would otherwise be a solo experience and add a social element: allowing your friends to cheer (or jeer) you on. Today display mirroring makes its way to mobile VR, courtesy of Chromecast support for the Samsung Gear VR.

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A massive asteroid impact could have caused Enceladus to tip onto its side

A new study based on data from NASA's Cassini spacecraft suggests that the Saturnian moon Enceladus tipped onto its side after an asteroid collision led to the formation of the satellite's famous tiger-striped terrain. The fractures in Enceladus' south polar region, now affectionately known as tiger stripes, were first discovered in 2005, when Cassini spotted colossal plumes of material extending tens of miles from the surface of the icy world.

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In photos: The best of the best at Concorso d'Elegenza Villa d'Este

The press release touts Concorso d'Elegenza Villa d'Este as "the world's most exclusive beauty contest for historic automobiles and motorcycles," a statement which reflects the small number of vehicles chosen for display each year. This year with just 51 cars and 41 motorcycles competing, it was certainly the most exclusive, but it was also the most elegant, with the participants, judges and crowd all delighting in dressing appropriately for the occasion.

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Google Doodle celebrates queen of curvy architecture

Though she died over a year ago, Zaha Hadid remains an extremely important figure in architecture. With this in mind, Google has decided to honor her with one of its Doodles, which provides an opportunity to reflect on some of her amazing achievements.

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Moss and heather help contemporary hut blend into Scottish landscape

Sometimes the simple ideas really are the best, as highlighted by this very basic but appealing mountain hut located in the Scottish Highlands. Designed by Moxon Architects, the Culardoch Shieling is a contemporary take on traditional Scottish which blends into the surrounding landscape thanks to a green roof.

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Video: F1 drivers battle it out in Aston Martins ... towing caravans

Red Bull and Aston Martin have gone together like caviar and champagne (or steak and ale, if you prefer) of late, and that continued on the racetrack earlier this month. Preparing for the upcoming Austrian Grand Prix, Red Bull Racing teammates Daniel Ricciardo and Max Verstappen had an unusual warmup race. They took to the Red Bull Ring to race a pair of Aston Martin Vanquish convertibles ... with camping trailers in tow. Naturally, the race car drivers pushed (or, we suppose, pulled) the caravans to the limit ... and well beyond.

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Russian internet giant reveals autonomous car project

Following in the tire treads of Uber, Yandex.Taxi, an on-demand taxi service in Moscow operated by Russian internet giant Yandex, has revealed it is working on self-driving car technology. Video released today shows a prototype vehicle weaving through a barrel obstacle course and avoiding pedestrians, as the company prepares to unleash it on public roads next year.

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Mazda celebrates 50 years of the rotary engine

Although it showed plenty of promise during development, the rotary engine was never widely used. Wankel Rotary engines are renowned for smoothness, but they chew through fuel and lack torque compared to piston engines. In spite of these flaws, the technology enjoys a cult following thanks to Mazda and its range of rotary sports cars. Today marks 50 years since the Mazda Cosmo Sport 110 launched in Tokyo, and started a rotary love affair in the process.

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Ancient mummy DNA reveals surprises about genetic origins of Egyptians

For the first time, scientists have extracted full nuclear genome data from ancient Egyptian mummies. The results offer exciting insights into how different ancient civilizations intermingled and also establishes a breakthrough precedent in our ability to study ancient DNA.

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