Here's what you need ... a Laser Gatling Gun

Here's what you need ... a Laser Gatling Gun: "Patrick Priebe, the German laser weapons hobbyist who previously brought us such creations as the Iron Man Gauntlet and the Plasma Cutter, has gone and made something else. This time around, he’s built a proof-of-concept Laser Gatling Gun."

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Scientists developing a seawater-desalination chip

Scientists developing a seawater-desalination chip: "Although various alternative technologies are being developed, the large-scale desalination of seawater typically involves forcing it through a membrane that allows the water to pass through, but that traps the salt. "

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DFP kayak features retractable pontoons

DFP kayak features retractable pontoons: "Compared to human-powered watercraft such as canoes or rowboats, kayaks are certainly fast, plus they’re easy to paddle. Should you try to stand up and fish or scuba dive from one, however, it’s quite likely to capsize. With that in mind, California-based TrueRec has designed the DFP (Dive-Fish-Paddle) sit-on-top kayak. It features spring-loaded pontoons that fold out to the sides and lock in place for added stability when stopped, but that otherwise stay tucked in and out of the way."

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Test drive: Audi R8 V10 plus

Test drive: Audi R8 V10 plus: "The last time I drove Audi’s R8 was in 2008. It had the same 309kW 4.2-litre V8 Audi was using in some of its RS models, married to a six-speed manual transmission. While it proved predictably quick and agile in its element, just as important was that it passed the test so many supercars have stumbled over through history: navigating the bumper-to-bumper of crowded city streets. No all-or-nothing in heavy traffic, no thigh workout on the clutch pedal. The R8 proved as easy to live with as an A4. At least until you arrived at Ikea or a potted-palm store."

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Passively-cooled Caterpillar House built from shipping containers

Passively-cooled Caterpillar House built from shipping containers: "The use of shipping containers in residential builds is quite popular nowadays, and with good reason: there are untold numbers of the waterproof and durable metal boxes available, so why not put a few to good use? With this in mind, the latest such dwelling to grab our attention is the Caterpillar House by Chilean architect Sebastián Irarrázaval, which also features passive cooling."

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TurtleCell iPhone case packs a set of retractable earbuds

TurtleCell iPhone case packs a set of retractable earbuds: "Most people never forget their smartphone when they leave the house, but an accompanying set of earbuds can be a different story. Unfortunately, even when people do remember to bring them along, the cords tend to end up a twisted bundle at the bottom of their pocket or bag. A pair of designers may have a simple solution with the TurtleCell iPhone case, which features retractable earbuds so you always have a tangle-free set of headphones handy."

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Defiant electric fat bike tackles sand and snow

Defiant electric fat bike tackles sand and snow: "Two big trends that have stormed the bicycle industry over the past few years are pedal-assisted electric drivetrains and fat tires. These two trends converge in Defiant Bicycles' Big Easy. Unlike other electric bikes that stop at the edge of the street, the Big Easy keeps rolling over some of the toughest, most sluggish terrain on Earth – everything from hot sand to cold, mushy snow."

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FYI: What Would Happen If You Shot Off Fireworks In Space? | Popular Science

FYI: What Would Happen If You Shot Off Fireworks In Space? | Popular Science: "Good news: they'll explode! Bad news: they might not be the prettiest fireworks ever."

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My Father's Speech - The Rush Limbaugh Show

My Father's Speech - The Rush Limbaugh Show: "Our Lives, Our Fortunes, Our Sacred Honor"

It was a glorious morning. The sun was shining and the wind was from the Southeast. Up especially early, a tall bony, redheaded young Virginian found time to buy a new thermometer, for which he paid three pounds, fifteen shillings. He also bought gloves for Martha, his wife, who was ill at home."

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Turn Soda into a Slushie With No Special Equipment

Turn Soda into a Slushie With No Special Equipment: "Few things are better on a hot summer day than a frozen drink, and you can beat the heat with your own soda slushes at home with absolutely no special equipment."

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Beyond military drones – the future of unmanned flight

Beyond military drones – the future of unmanned flight: "In April of this year, a BAE Systems Jetstream research aircraft flew from Preston in Lancashire, England, to Inverness, Scotland and back. This 500-mile (805 km) journey wouldn't be worth noting if it weren't for the small detail that its pilot was not on board, but sitting on the ground in Warton, Lancashire and that the plane did most of the flying itself."

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KeyMe stores keys digitally, cuts them when you forget yours

KeyMe stores keys digitally, cuts them when you forget yours: "Getting locked out of the house is especially frustrating when you’ve forgotten the “safe” place where you hid the spare key. As an alternative to sleeping in the garden shed or emergency locksmith fees, KeyMe allows you to store a digital version of your house key in the cloud from which a duplicate key can be cut on demand."

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