Earthrace has illegal fishing operations in its sights with slick new trimaran

[MARINE] [Earthrace has illegal fishing operations in its sights with slick new trimaran] ​Earthrace has been criss-crossing the globe in search of illegal fishing and hunting operations since 2006. Now, the team is trying to create a new trimaran capable of assisting law enforcement on long-range, open-water missions.[Read more] [CHILDREN] [Review: Osmo Coding makes learning coding skills fun for kids] Osmo Coding is a game which combines an iPad with physical play pieces to help teach kids logic and problem solving skills. With the help of a young tester, we recently took the game for a spin to see what it’s like.[Read more] [GOOD THINKING] [Shark Shield electrical forcefield fends off 90% of attacks] A new study is throwing further weight behind an old idea of using electrical pulses to scare off sharks by overstimulating their senses, with a comprehensive study finding the Shark Shield can deter attacks 90 percent of the time.​[Read more] [MOBILE TECHNOLOGY] [PGS promises to put full PC games in your hands] Despite predictions of the death of dedicated handheld gaming consoles, a new contender is throwing its hat into the portable ring, with an enticing claim of allowing gamers to play full PC games on the go.[Read more] [SPORTS] [Anti-microbial unisuit gives US rowers an extra layer of protection in Rio] Holding the Olympics in Rio has created a new set of adversaries for athletes: bugs and bacteria. The US Olympic rowing team will be going into battle with a new anti-microbial unisuit, designed to help keep them safe from whatever lurks within the waters in Lagoa Stadium. ​​[Read more] [AUTOMOTIVE] [Video: Eye-tracking goggles reveal reflexes of F1 driver Nico Hulkenberg] ​Modern Formula 1 might lack the drama of days gone by, but drivers still need lightning reflexes ​to make sure they don't end up in a tire wall. To prove how fast drivers react, Force India's Nico Hulkenberg strapped on some eye-tracking goggles and cut some hot laps. [Read more] [SCIENCE] [NASA's Super Pressure Balloon glides past flight duration record] NASA Super Pressure Balloon (SPB) is edging closer towards the space agency's goal of 100-day-long flights, coming down to land on Saturday after 46 days in the air to set a new mid-latitude duration record for a balloon of its type. [Read more] [MEDICAL] [Artificial pancreases set to make living with diabetes easier by 2018] Sufferers of type 1 diabetes are required to constantly monitor their blood glucose levels and administer insulin. But the daily hassle of self-care for patients could soon be reduced, as a new study concludes that automated “artificial pancreas” systems could be available in as little as two years.[Read more] [SPACE] [Suit up for Bonhams' Space Race collectibles auction] ​​If you've just realized that your wardrobe is lacking a spacesuit, fear not. On July 20, Bonhams is holding its eighth annual Space History auction in New York City, which will feature not one, but two near-complete spacesuits. [Read more] [SPACE] [Hawaiian telescope presents rare infrared view of the deep Universe] ​​Astronomers have released a stunning infrared view of the deep Universe containing a number of galaxies created in the first billion years following the birth of the cosmos​.[Read more] [HEALTH & WELLBEING] [New supplement could curb cravings for junk food] If you're having trouble shaking your cravings for doughnuts, hamburgers and pizza, the key to curbing them could come from a new appetite-suppressing supplement based on a compound released by gut bacteria. [Read more] [MOBILE TECHNOLOGY] [Huawei MateBook vs. Microsoft Surface Pro 4] ​The Huawei MateBook​ is part sizzle, part lukewarm – a slim and sexy 2-in-1 that has a few work-related inconveniences. How does it match up next to its obvious muse? Let's compare the features and specs of the MateBook and Microsoft Surface Pro 4​.[Read more] [ENVIRONMENT] [Rising ocean acid levels skew predator/prey relationship] A new study suggests that changes in the ocean's acidic levels due to atmospheric carbon dioxide could change the predator-prey relationship of ocean life, by tipping the scales in favor of the predator.​[Read more] [MOBILE TECHNOLOGY] [OnePlus 3 vs. Nexus 6P] ​If you like stock Android and good bang for your buck, OnePlus phones are competing with Google's Nexus line as your best choices. In case you're considering the two, let's see how their features and specs compare.[Read more] [OUTDOORS] [Ultralight backpack has stronger-than-steel frame] For avid backpackers, the search for a lightweight pack that is both comfortable and able to carry a hefty load seems to be never-ending. Kuiu believes it's come up with a solution, with its redesigned Ultra and Icon lightweight backpacking systems that can handle up to 150 lb (68 kg).​[Read more] [MOTORCYCLES] [Victory Motorcycles celebrates double Pikes Peak podium result] Victory successfully contested the Centennial Pikes Peak International Hill Climb with the electric Empulse RR and the Project 156 concept. With wins at their respective classes, Electric and Exhibition Powersports, they managed second and third place in the overall motorcycle classification.[Read more] [3D PRINTING] [Multi-material 3D printer aimed squarely at professionals] French startup Pollen has introduced a capable-looking, high resolution machine for the professional market called Pam, which can handle up to four different materials and comes in at a fraction of the cost of the Objet500 Connex3 multi-material printer from Stratasys.[Read more] [MOBILE TECHNOLOGY] [Moto Z vs. LG G5] Here's a big first for 2016: we have two major smartphone manufacturers launching modular flagships. Not all "modular," though, is created equal. Let's break down the specs, features and different takes on swapping out parts in the Moto Z​ and LG G5​.[Read more] [AUTOMOTIVE] [Faraday Future to race in Formula E with team partnership] If the recent pace of development at Faraday Future is anything to go by, the electric car startup will fare well when it competes in the Formula E championship for the first time next season. Faraday is to become the core technical partner and title sponsor of existing Formula E team Dragon Racing.[Read more] [ENVIRONMENT] [Ozone hole on the mend 30 years after global pact] In the 1980s, pretty much every country in the world agreed to ban the use of CFCs, a decision that is now paying big dividends with scientists reporting significant shrinkage of the hole in the ozone layer and evidence of what looks to be a path to recovery. [Read more] [OUTDOORS] [Seeker backpack joins new bike mounts for intrepid GoPro users] With its new Seeker backpack, and the two bike mounts launched alongside it, GoPro is looking to make it easier for amateur and professional adventurers alike to take their action cams with them.[Read more] [SPECIAL PROMOTION FOR GIZMAG READERS] [Be Your Own Boss with the Freelance Web Developer Bundle: 8 Courses for $25] One of the best parts about becoming a coder? You can easily jumpstart a freelance career. In this bundle you'll learn essential coding skills that will translate easily to the freelance space. Say goodbye to the 9 to 5 and hello to freelance freedom.[Read more] You are receiving this email because you signed up for our daily newsletter at www.gizmag.com. [Update profile] | [Unsubscribe] Copyright Gizmag © 2016