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Daimler's new GPS-based Predictive Power Control system automatically shifts trucks into lower gears as they approach hills

Automotive

Daimler's Predictive Power Control "sees ahead" to help trucks save fuel

Daimler's new GPS-based Predictive Power Control system automatically shifts trucks into lower gears as they approach hills.

In a move likely to inflict a sudden pang of inadequacy in bicycle clubs the world over, NL Architects has cooked up a concept both radical and supremely simple: a bicycle club with a velodrome on the roof

Architecture

My other bicycle club has a velodrome for a roof

In a move likely to inflict a sudden pang of inadequacy in bicycle clubs the world over, NL Architects has cooked up a concept both radical and supremely simple: a bicycle club with a velodrome on the roof.

The 53-acre facility will be located in Carson, California

Automotive

Porsche's LA Experience Center to hone both human- and horse-power

Porsche Motorsport North America is moving to the Porsche Experience Center outside LA, where visitors will enjoy a track and handling course, "Human Performance Center" and other attractions.

The BT Media Remote can be used to control multimedia playback on an iOS device or to remotely snap a photo

Mobile Technology

Satechi BT Media Remote fills the iOS device remote control gap

The BT Media Remote from Satechi connects to iOS devices via Bluetooth to allow wireless control of multimedia playback.

Researchers have demonstrated a tractor beam using a Bessel beam (not pictured) is theoretically possible (Photo: Shutterstock)

Science

Bessel beam "tractor beam" concept theoretically demonstrated

Researchers at Singapore’s Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) have now proven the theory behind the concept of a Bessel beam-based "tractor beam."

The new visitor center at the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens officially opened its doors earlier this month and includes an impressive 10,000 square foot (929 square meter) living roof

Architecture

Brooklyn Botanical Garden Visitor Center features a 10,000 square foot living roof

The new Visitor Center at the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens officially opened its doors earlier this month and includes an impressive 10,000 square foot (929 square meter) living roof.

The Brute Double Cab Jeep Wrangler Unlimited conversion brings five seats and a pickup bed for serious off-road people and cargo hauling

Automotive

Brute Double Cab four-door Jeep Wrangler pickup conversion

The Brute Double Cab Jeep Wrangler Unlimited conversion brings five seats and a pickup bed for serious off-road people and cargo hauling.

Portugal's Catarina Mota has created a 12-key synth with note-responsive LEDs from paper, some electronics and open source and custom code

Music

Taking the lid off the Piano Box 12-note paper synth

Portugal's Catarina Mota has created a 12-key synth with note-responsive LEDs from paper, some electronics and open source custom code.

The Blink/Steady Bike Light automatically comes on once it's dark enough for a light to be required, and the bicycle is in motion

Bicycles

Theft-resistant Blink/Steady bike light turns on and off automatically

The Blink/Steady Bike Light automatically comes on once it's dark enough for a light to be required, and the bicycle is in motion.

Northrop Grumman’s Long Endurance Multi-Intelligence Vehicle (LEMV) is scheduled to make its first flight next month

Aircraft

First flight of LEMV military blimp scheduled for next month

Northrop Grumman’s Long Endurance Multi-Intelligence Vehicle (LEMV) is scheduled to make its first flight next month.

A research group at MIT has developed LiquiGlide, a slippery, non-toxic coating that makes sure every last drop of any condiment flows right out of the bottle

Good Thinking

LiquiGlide coating means you'll never waste a drop of ketchup again

A research group at MIT has developed LiquiGlide, a slippery, non-toxic coating that makes sure every last drop of any condiment flows right out of the bottle.

100YSS will attempt to develop the capabilities needed for human interstellar flight in the next century to take us to other stars (Image: Shutterstock)

Astronomy

DARPA funds 100 Year Starship to develop human interstellar flight capabilities

DARPA has just awarded funding to form 100 Year Starship (100YSS), an organization whose aim is to make human interstellar travel a reality within the next century.

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