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A lightning bolt travels horizontally down a plasma channel from the LIPC before deviating when it gets close to the target which offers a lower-resistance path to the ground (Photo: U.S. Army)

Military

U.S. Army weapon shoots lightning bolts down laser beams

A device being developed at the Picatinny Arsenal military research facility in New Jersey directs lightning bolts down plasma channels created by high intensity laser beams.

WhiteKnightTwo with SpaceShipTwo spaceplane docked outside the SpaceShip company's hangar FAITH in the Mojave Desert

Aircraft

Want to launch a satellite? Call Virgin Galactic Cargo

A new initiative from Virgin Galactic, called Virgin Galactic Cargo, could soon see the space tourism company branch out into space haulage by putting small satellites into orbit.

Design studio Büro für MEHR has created a drive through concept for an airport passenger terminal that could change the way airports process traffic

Architecture

Drive Through Airport prototype by Büro für MEHR

Design studio Büro für MEHR has created a drive through concept for an airport passenger terminal that could change the way airports process traffic.

The study, published this week in the journal Circulation, provides the first physiological explanation for takotsubo cardiomyopathy, also called "broken heart syndrome" because it affects people who suffer severe emotional stress after bereavement (Photo: Shutterstock)

Body and Mind

Research suggests "broken heart syndrome" protects heart from adrenaline overload

New research suggests Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (AKA "Broken heart syndrome"), which temporarily causes heart failure in people who experience severe stress, might actually protect the heart from very high levels of adrenaline.

Polaroid's Z2300 instant digital camera packs ZINK printing technology

Photography

Polaroid Z2300 instant digital camera with ZINK printing technology

Polaroid's Z2300 instant digital camera which packs an integrated printer using ZINK technology to spit out prints in under a minute.

$Electron image of the ultra-refractory inclusion where the panguite was found (Image: Chi Ma/Caltech)$

Science

New mineral, panguite, discovered in 1960s meteorite

A new mineral, named panguite, has been discovered by Caltech researchers examining the Allende meteorite that broke up in the skies over northern Mexico on February 8, 1969.

The JPods concept centers around a four to six seat electric vehicle suspended beneath an overhead rail structure, which is topped with photovoltaic panels

Urban Transport

JPods PRT vehicles to run on track under solar panel canopy

The JPods concept centers around a four to six seat electric vehicle suspended beneath an overhead rail structure, which is topped with photovoltaic panels.

The Nexus Q is Google's latest bit of hardware aimed at the living room

Home Entertainment

Google unveils Nexus Q streaming media player

Google's Nexus Q is an Android-based media streamer that draws all its content from the cloud.

JVC has announced the launch of the GC-XA1 ADIXXION action cam, which features four levels of rugged protection, built-in Wi-Fi, a Super Wide lens, and Full HD video recording

Photography

JVC breaks out ADIXXION action cam

JVC has announced the launch of the GC-XA1 ADIXXION action cam, which features four levels of rugged protection, built-in Wi-Fi, a Super Wide lens, and Full HD video recording.

The Cardsharp 2 is available in natural brushed stainless steel and Teflon black blade colors

Good Thinking

Cardsharp 2 packs a razor in a credit card package

The Cardsharp 2 improves upon the original Cardsharp credit card knife.

Terrafugia flying car during Phase I flight test (Photo: Terrafugia)

Aircraft

Terrafugia flying car completes first phase of flight testing

The Terrafugia Transition roadable airplane has completed the first phase of flight testing.

Canon has announced an impressive firmware upgrade for its EOS 7D DSLR camera that adds a higher maximum RAW burst rate, in-camera editing, user-definable Auto ISO and support for the company's GP-E2 GPS Receiver

Photography

Firmware upgrade adds extra functionality to Canon EOS 7D

Canon has announced an impressive firmware upgrade for its EOS 7D DSLR camera that adds a higher maximum RAW burst rate, in-camera editing, user-definable Auto ISO and support for the company's GP-E2 GPS Receiver.

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