Porsche's bitey GT3 receives a complete track makeover for 2014

Porsche's bitey GT3 receives a complete track makeover for 2014: "What’s red and German and goes 200 mph … a Bavarian frog in a blender. The other more legitimate side to that joke is Porsche’s new 2014 track thumper, the GT3 (geeteethree), which recently premiered at the Geneva Auto Show. The new fifth generation GT3 is tagged as a complete makeover from previous generations. New chassis, powerplant, fuel delivery system, gearbox and body fill out the grocery list of track star upgrades in the 2014."

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Callaway turns the 2014 Corvette Stingray into a wagon

Callaway turns the 2014 Corvette Stingray into a wagon: "Chevrolet offered the first Corvette hatchback on the 1982 Collector Edition. This model and future Corvettes that repeated the hatchback feature added convenience and versatility to the sports coupe. Apparently Callaway doesn't feel that Chevy developed the hatchback enough over the past three decades and has broadened the hatchback on the new Corvette, creating a Corvette wagon."

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Wiesmann's new M-powered Clubsport

Wiesmann's new M-powered Clubsport: "Celebrating 25 years of hand-built boutique Morgan/Lotus-esque styled vehicles, Wiesmann is one of those rare auto-design houses that incorporates and melds old-school design techniques with current day performance and handling bits. Rarely seen in North America, Wiesmann rides are considered an exotic performance treat for but a special few rich of wallet type individuals. The company's latest offering – the new BMW M-powered Clubsport – makes one of the world’s hottest boutique rides even more appealing."

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Mercedes Benz 544 hp G 63 AMG 6x6 off-roader close to production

Mercedes Benz 544 hp G 63 AMG 6x6 off-roader close to production: "What type of vehicle do you want if you plan to tackle dirt trails, rock fields and rolling slickrock expanses? Why, a 4x4, of course! Not necessarily, says Mercedes-Benz. You may want to add a pair of wheels and capitalize on the sheer power and might of the new G 63 AMG 6x6."

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BioLite adds a grill option to its gadget-charging CampStove

BioLite adds a grill option to its gadget-charging CampStove: "Since its introduction a few years ago, the BioLite CampStove has received much acclaim, winning multiple nominations and awards, including a selection for our top camping gadgets list. Thanks to the added function of electricity generation, the new stove appeals to more than just crunchy outdoor folks muling sweat-stained packs; it appeals to tech and gadget lovers, too. The BioLite's general market appeal is sure to broaden with the recent addition of a new accessory: a grill."

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Swiss company aims to fly satellites into space

Swiss company aims to fly satellites into space: "If you want to launch a satellite in the usual way – on top of a rocket – it will typically cost you at least US$50,000,000. Newly-inaugurated aerospace firm Swiss Space Systems (S3), however, claims that it will be able to put your small satellite into orbit for about 10.6 million bucks. Why so cheap? S3 is planning on flying satellites into space, using an airliner and an unmanned shuttle."

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60 years of Corvette

60 years of Corvette: "At the first major auto show of 2013, Chevrolet presented one of the biggest car debuts of the year: the long-awaited seventh-generation Corvette, a model that brings back the iconic Stingray label and draws on a design heritage stretching back 60 years."

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ALMA, Earth's Largest Telescope, Is Officially Open For Business | Popular Science

ALMA, Earth's Largest Telescope, Is Officially Open For Business | Popular Science: "NEAR SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA, CHILE -- A massive new telescope that will unveil the faintest, most distant objects in our universe is officially inaugurated today, with great fanfare and anticipation from the world's astronomical community. Scientists gathered in the desolate Chilean Andes this week say the new Atacama Large Millimeter-submillimeter Array could revolutionize cosmology. It it is the largest, most complex and most ambitious telescope project in history."

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Mico headphones scan brainwaves to match songs to your mood

Mico headphones scan brainwaves to match songs to your mood: "Finding the perfect song to match what a person is feeling is practically an art form. It's the main reason people spend so much time putting together song playlists for any occasion."

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Worlds toughest creature

Worlds toughest creature: "The toughest creature on earth is likely one that you have never heard of, it’s called a Tardigrade, also commonly referred to as a water bear, or moss piglet. This creature is about .039 of an inch long full when full grown, it's small but tough. Tardigrades live in freshwater or saltwater, and in most other damp areas. You can in fact find them in almost any damp mossy area. Because of their size you will have to look close to see them, but they can be seen with some low level magnification and even the naked eye in perfect conditions."

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Exagon's 155 mph Furtive-eGT electric supercar

Exagon's 155 mph Furtive-eGT electric supercar: "Previously shown at the Paris Motor Show, the Furtive-eGT, Exagon hopes to bring back the days of the 1930s when car makers displayed a high degree of customization. Then, it was common for customers to buy a chassis and engine from one company and have another design and construct the body. Since for Exagon this means adjusting some 6,000 components to suit customer desires, the company only makes about 100 hand-assembled Furtive-eGTs per year."

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SpiderSense suit delivers superhuman perception

SpiderSense suit delivers superhuman perception: "In the Spider-Man comics and movies, the famous hero's "Spider Sense" warns him of incoming danger, which proves to be just as important a superpower as slinging webs and climbing walls. Now a group of researchers at the University of Illinois in Chicago may have found a way to replicate such superhuman perception that doesn't involve any radioactive spiders."

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