Scott Collie
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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
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
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
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
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
OnStar Proactive Alerts keep Chevys a step ahead of maintenance issues
Chevrolet has created the OnStar Proactive Alert system, which senses if something isn't quite right under the hood and prompts drivers to get their vehicle serviced before more expensive or ill-timed breakdowns occur. → Read More
Semi-autonomous Corvette hits 152 mph with quadriplegic driver
As a quadriplegic, the only way Sam Schmidt can drive is using Arrow's open-source semi-autonomous car. Having first demonstrated the technology at Indianapolis in 2014, Schmidt has returned with a modified version of Arrow's Chevrolet Corvette Z06 and clocked 152 mph (245 km/h) on the famous oval → Read More
BMW throws back to the 2002 with latest Hommage
BMW might be putting a focus on the future of mobility at the moment, but that hasn't stopped it from taking a glimpse at the rear-view mirror. The 2002 Hommage concept pays tribute to the compact coupe that set the blueprint for the Bavarian company's modern sport sedans. → Read More
Gran Turismo Sport will (almost) give you an FIA license for the real world
From the PlayStation 1 original to the current PlayStation 3 game, few console titles are able to recreate the racing experience quite like Gran Turismo. We now know where the series will go next, with the announcement of Gran Turismo Sport for the PlayStation 4. → Read More
Sentinel-2A catches a wave ... from space
The European Space Agency's Sentinel-2A has captured an image of waves hitting Dorre Island, Western Australia. The picture provides more information on how waves interact with the coastline, proving the potential benefits of satellite imaging in forecasting waves. → Read More
BMW i8 Futurism Edition is a beautiful tribute to Italy
Over the years, BMW has teamed up with artists like Andy Warhol, Ken Done and Frank Stella to create some incredible art cars. It might not strictly fit into that art car lineage, but the i8 Futurism Edition wouldn't look out of place next to the work of those legendary artists. → Read More
New soft actuator endows robots with a bit of give and take
A team of researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems has developed a new soft actuator that makes it safer for humans and robots to work alongside one another. → Read More
Nokia name to re-enter the world of phones and tablets
The Nokia name is coming back, thanks to a new license agreement that allows Finnish company HMD to sell phones using the name over the next 10 years. Windows Phone is gone, with Android arriving in its place. → Read More
Captured CO2 to make Ford foam easier on the environment
Engines aren't the only part of a car that create emissions: the plastics and foams spread throughout the cabin are dirty to manufacture as well. Ford is trying to tackle the problem by using captured CO2 in foam and plastic components. → Read More
Audi's anti-allergen air filter lets passengers breathe easy
To combat health risks posed by air pollution, car manufacturers are working to make sure we're able to breathe easy in their cars. Tesla has Bioweapon Defense Mode, and now Audi is getting on board with a new filter that removes particulates, gases and allergens from the air. → Read More
BMW's smallest M Performance cars get a little bit hotter
BMW's halfway-house to M car ownership just got a little bit faster, thanks to a power boost for the M135i and M235i. They don't quite offer the full motorsports experience, but the new M140i and M240i could give AMG and Audi RS owners a few sleepless nights. → Read More
Eco Marathon competitors take fuel-saving to the extreme
Since 1985, the Shell Eco Marathon has pitched teams of students against each other, in an attempt to see who can travel the furthest using the energy from one liter of fuel. It's a simple premise which belies a complex mix of design and engineering challenges. → Read More
Carbon fiber wheels give Ford GT better ride, handling and refinement
It's no surprise Ford has gone all out to make sure every little piece of the puzzle is up to scratch on the new GT. Having debuted the technology on the Shelby GT350R Mustang, the engineers behind the GT have chased weight savings with wheels from Carbon Revolution. → Read More
Garmin Vivosmart HR+ gets more fitness-focused features
As the number of smartwatches and fitness bands grows, companies like Garmin are being forced to squeeze more functions into their step-counting bands. The new Vivofit HR+ will measure heart rate, track you using GPS and even give detailed information about your run. → Read More
BMW diesel gets four turbos for big torque and small fuel consumption
As automakers battle to reduce emissions, we're seeing more cars with one, two and occasionally three turbochargers. No-one besides Bugatti had been crazy enough to strap four turbos to the one engine, but BMW's 750d will change that with its quad-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six. → Read More