Dino impact also decimated bees, says study — www.bbc.co.uk — Readability

Dino impact also decimated bees, says study — www.bbc.co.uk — Readability: "Scientists say there was a widespread extinction of bees 66 million years ago, at the same time as the event that killed off the dinosaurs.

The demise of the dinosaurs was almost certainly the result of an asteroid or comet hitting Earth."

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Astronomers prepare for possible asteroid threat — waswww.ngrguardiannews.com — Readability

Astronomers prepare for possible asteroid threat — waswww.ngrguardiannews.com — Readability: "ASTRONOMERS are not leaving anything to chance as regards possible asteroid impact on Earth by 2032 with the sending into space of a state of the art satellite to monitor the blind zone between the Earth and the sun to warn of incoming asteroids."

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Silicon supercapacitor could store electricity inside a silicon chip — www.gizmag.com — Readability

Silicon supercapacitor could store electricity inside a silicon chip — www.gizmag.com — Readability: "A team of researchers at the Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee has designed a supercapacitor made primarily of silicon that has shown much improved power density over its commercially available alternatives. The advance could allow for interesting integration of battery technology in everyday electronics, from solar cells to smartphones."

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Shreddies underwear filters your farts — www.gizmag.com — Readability

Shreddies underwear filters your farts — www.gizmag.com — Readability: "Most of us break wind from time to time; it's a natural function of a healthy body. It's just a shame that farts generally smell bad enough that people will keep their distance if they suspect you've dropped one. The answer to this problem may lie in the material used in your underwear, with a technology used in chemical warfare suits providing the solution."

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World's fastest certified civilian jet sets new around-the-world speed record — www.gizmag.com — Readability

World's fastest certified civilian jet sets new around-the-world speed record — www.gizmag.com — Readability: "Even before it received type certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in September 2012, the Gulfstream G650 was racking up the records, thanks in large part to its Mach 0.925 top speed. The latest record it has claimed is for the fastest westbound, around-the-world flight for a non-supersonic aircraft, which the G650 completed in 41 hours and seven minutes."

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Lamborghini unveils $4.5m Veneno Roadster — news.cnet.com — Readability

Lamborghini unveils $4.5m Veneno Roadster — news.cnet.com — Readability: "As part of its 50th anniversary celebration, Lamborghini has unveiled a raging beast of a prototype. Next year, the luxury supercar company will launch a super-limited run of one of its most exclusive models: the Veneno Roadster, a sports racer with an asking price of more than $4.5 million."

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Lamborghini's $5.3 million topless Veneno

Lamborghini's $5.3 million topless Veneno: "Ever since the release of Lamborghini’s limited edition $4.3 million Veneno earlier this year, rumors of a topless version have been growing. This week Lamborghini turned rumor into reality with the announcement of its most expensive supercar to date – the $5.3 million Veneno roadster."

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Starpath spray-on coating lights up the road

Starpath spray-on coating lights up the road: "UK company Pro-Teq has developed a new water-resistant, spray-on coating that absorbs UV light during the day and releases it at night, adapting to the lighting conditions in its surroundings. The technology is being given a test run at the Christ's Pieces park in Cambridge, and could prove a cost effective alternative to conventional street lighting."

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Aeromobil flying car prototype gets off the ground for the first time

Aeromobil flying car prototype gets off the ground for the first time: "There is a saying in flying: “If it looks good, it will fly well.” Stefan Klein, a designer from the Slovak Republic, has announced the first flight of his Aeromobil Version 2.5, a flying car prototype he has been developing over the last 20 years. This vehicle is a strikingly beautiful design with folding wings and a propeller in the tail. But will its flight capabilities match its looks?"

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Energy-efficient LEAPrus 3912 hotel isn't for the faint-hearted

Energy-efficient LEAPrus 3912 hotel isn't for the faint-hearted: "Italian architects LEAPfactory recently constructed a new energy-efficient hotel on the southern glacier of Mount Elbrus, in Russia's Caucasus mountain range. Generally considered the highest peak in Europe, Mount Elbrus has a summit of 5,642 m (18,510 ft). The hotel in question is located 3,912 m (12,834 ft) above sea level, hence its name: LEAPrus 3912."

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Carbyne: The new world's strongest material?

Carbyne: The new world's strongest material?: "Researchers at Rice University have used a computer simulation to calculate that carbyne, a monodimensional chain of carbon atoms, is twice as strong as carbon nanotubes and three times stiffer than diamond. If their findings are correct and the challenges posed by manufacturing it can be overcome, then carbyne could prove an incredibly useful material for a wide range of applications."

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Jessi Combs breaks 48-year old land speed record

Jessi Combs breaks 48-year old land speed record: "Back in 1965, Lee Breedlove set the women's land speed record on Utah’s Salt Lake Flats with an average speed of 308.51 mph (496.49 km/h) over four runs. That record stood for 48 years until this month, when Jessi Combs smashed it in her 52,000 hp North American Eagle Supersonic Speed Challenger with a speed of 392.954 mph (632.39 km/h)."

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