DIY "junkyard battery" inspired by ancient blueprint stores energy cheaply

[ENERGY] [DIY "junkyard battery" inspired by ancient blueprint stores energy cheaply] ​​Using a millennia-old blueprint and two of the most abundant scrap metals in the US, scientists have developed a battery prototype that could one day offer a cheap and accessible way to store power off the grid. [Read more] [MOBILE TECHNOLOGY] [LG V20 review: Awesome for audiophiles, an even bet for everyone else] One trait that's gone largely ignored by the A-list smartphone makers is Hi-Fi audio. LG’s end-of-year flagship, the V20, can not only deliver truly remarkable headphone sound; it also stands as a well-rounded smartphone powerhouse. [Read more] [AUTOMOTIVE] [Grappler drags bad guys' cars to a halt and makes a mess of tires] The Grappler​ is a nasty little device that mounts to the front of police pursuit cars and stops a car chase right in its tracks, safely and securely. It shoots out a net that grabs onto the target's rear wheel, wraps around it and completely drags the axle to a stop while destroying the tire. [Read more] [GOOD THINKING] [Size does matter: Authagraph World Map turns the Earth into a rectangle using tetrahedrons] Most common world maps are highly size distorted, with anything toward the poles tending to look much bigger than it really is. Which, in some ways, makes this weird-looking projection a lot more accurate. How it's made is a fascinating process – now, what is it actually useful for? [Read more] [AUTOMOTIVE] [Toyota gives the Sienna minivan some private jet swagger] Getting in on the van conversion trend that's spawned everything from off-road nomads to mobile offices, Toyota has presented the Extreme Sienna minivan at SEMA 2016. Like a private jet, the upgraded minivan is all aerodynamic tech outside and embellished comfort inside. [Read more] [GAMES] [Nyko cuts the NES Classic Edition cord] With the NES Classic Edition, Nintendo was keen to make the trip down memory lane as authentic as possible, right down to a wired controller. But Nyko has cut the cord with its wireless Miniboss for NES Classic Edition controller. [Read more] [BIOLOGY] [Tuning the brain's frequency helps people better endure getting shot with a laser] It sounds like something more suited to an android than a human being: Tuning our central processing center (that would be our brain) by using pulses of light or sound to get rid of distress. But that's exactly what researchers at the University of Manchester (UM) have done. [Read more] [MOBILE TECHNOLOGY] [13-inch MacBook Pro (2016) vs. Microsoft Surface Pro 4] If you're trying to decide between a good laptop or a smaller, more flexible option, the new MacBook Pros and the Microsoft Surface Pro 4 are strong options to consider. Here's how Apple's laptops compare to Microsoft's tablet-laptop hybrid. [Read more] [SPACE] [Optical segment of James Webb Space Telescope completed] ​​The optical and science segment of the largest space telescope ever made now stands complete in the largest clean room on the planet, at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. The James Webb Space Telescope is now poised to undergo rigorous pre-flight testing ahead of its 2018 launch. [Read more] [GOOD THINKING] [Aid Innovation Challenge - Finalists announced] Inventions with the power to change lives: A sneak preview of the four finalists of this year's Aid Innovation Challenge. [Read more] [MOBILE TECHNOLOGY] [Huawei wants the Mate 9 to replace your Samsung Galaxy Note 7] Huawei isn't the only Chinese electronics juggernaut looking to break into European and US markets, but it's the one making the most noise this year. The Mate 9 is Huawei's latest flagship phablet, and it arrives alongside a new Fit wearable. [Read more] [BIOLOGY] [Corkscrew eddies and "donuts" key to a healthy heart] Donuts might be critical to proper coronary blood flow – at least in terms of their shape. Researchers have found that the pattern blood takes while flowing through the heart's upper chamber can be a key indicator of blood clot formation and subsequent stroke risk.​​ [Read more] [URBAN TRANSPORT] [Ford employee designs funky Carr-E for crucial last-mile commute] Ford threw the last-mile transport conundrum over to its employees in the Last Mile Mobility Challenge, which returned over 600 potential solutions. Among the finalists is the Carr-E, which slots into a car's spare wheel well. [Read more] [AUTOMOTIVE] [Volvo focuses on discerning backseat executives] Volvo is on the comeback trail at the moment, propelled by an injection of cash from its new Chinese owners. The S90 is a uniquely Swedish take on the luxury midsize sedan. For some though, that unique take won't be quite luxurious enough, so Volvo has created the S90 Excellence. [Read more] [TINY HOUSES] [Pint-sized tiny house designed for weekends away] Escape has followed up its Vista and Vista Go with a new model based on the same basic design. Dubbed Vista Sport, it's the firm's smallest and most affordable towable dwelling to date. [Read more] [SPECIAL PROMOTION FOR NEW ATLAS READERS] [Grasp the Basics of Deep Learning and Artificial Intelligence – over 90% off] Deep Learning is the data science behind some of the most innovative technologies on Earth, and continues to be leading the way as we ask more of machines and networks. Over the 12 hours contained in this bundle, you'll learn the mathematics behind Deep Learning, and build your first artificial neural network, teaching a program to learn through data recognition. 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