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Japan Will Have a Space Elevator by 2050

It might be the stuff of science fiction dreams, but a Japanese construction company has announced that it will have built a working space elevator by 2050. Where can I join the queue?

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Another Bond Teaser: Sam Mendes Talks 007 and Skyfall

We’re eagerly anticipating Bond’s 23rd outing – in fact, we can’t wait. But we just have to; Skyfall’s not out till the 26th of October in the UK. In the meantime, 007.com is slowly feeding our feverish frenzy with photos and videoblogs – this one is from Sam Mendes talking about why he joined the project and just how big a Bond fan he really truly is; lest any diehard fans were in doubt over his ability to direct the latest version of their beloved film franchise.

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Crashing Into a Mountain During a Wingsuit Dive Sure Looks Painful

Jeb Corliss is a seasoned wingsuit flyer: he's jumped off the Eiffel Tower, the Space Needle, and even the Petronas Twin Towers in Malaysia with just flaps of material to keep him aloft. But when he jumped off Table Mountain, he hit one of its outcrops at full speed. Somehow, he survived.

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Idiot Thief Exploded Himself by Peeing on a Power Transformer

Michael Harper is an idiot. The 36-year-old Leicestershire-man was in the middle of robbing a power sub-station when he decided, hey, why not urinate on the power transformer. The transformer exploded, Harper caught on fire, and 2,000 people lost power. Dunce.

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Heston Blumenthal To Cook First Ever £210,000 Test-Tube Burger In October

Scientists have been trying to grow meat for a while now – it could be the answer to our food needs for the next 100 years. Now a lab-grown burger patty is almost ready for tasting, and guess who’s in line to cook it. Yep, Heston Blumenthal, the mad-scientist-like chef from the goggle box.

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The Incredible Engineering Behind History’s Greatest Airships

Zeppelins are actually quite an impressive species of aeronautical engineering—you know, when they aren't on fire. That's especially true considering the level of technological prowess in the 1920's. Our friends at Oobject have assembled 12 shots of these magnificent air-borne cruisers before they ever lifted off.

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The Greatest Secret Booze Stash in the World

You might think you were tricky during high school with half a water bottle filled with vodka stuff under your mattress, but this is a high-level liquor vault. The NY Times reveals a Prohibition architectural gem.

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Best. Technical College. Ad. Ever.

What begins as a seemingly cheesy commercial for the Central Institute of Technology in Australia quickly devolves into a morass of extremely dark silliness. But yes, it's actually a real ad for a real school. Very creative, twisted, and funny. [Henry and Aaron via Reddit]

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OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion: Looking More iOS-Like Than Ever

Seemingly out of nowhere, Mountain Lion, the next version of the Apple's OS X operating system, is formally in the works and will be on our computers later this summer. Most intriguing is that it will further blur the lines between iOS and OS X, bringing apps like Messages, Notes, and Reminders along with utilities such as Notification Center and — finally — AirPlay mirroring from your Mac.

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What the Hell Happened to Apple’s Attention to Detail?

Oh Apple, as much as I love you—yes Phil, you know I do love you—you can really piss me off sometimes. No, I'm not talking about iOS' serious privacy problem or the obnoxious nature of some of your Apple spokepeople.

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Netflix Shows It’s On the Right Path With Yet Another Another Original TV Show Signed-Up

I’m starting to like what I’m seeing from Netflix. I’ve wanted to cut all traditional pay-TV subscriptions and go “over-the-top” only for ages, and if Netflix keeps on signing up original content like this I might be able to soon. It’s managed to secure another new TV show, this time from the creator of Weeds.

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PlayStation Vita Review: You Don’t Need Another Beautiful Smart Gadget

The PSP never exploded. The Nintendo 3DS is a letdown. Now it's 2012, and Sony has the chance for a clean start that'll put console-caliber games in your bag. It does — but does a pocketable console really make sense anymore?

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The Winner of the Las Vegas 3D Printing Challenge Is…

A month ago, we set you the challenge of creating a computer-rendered design somehow related to Las Vegas, which is of course the setting for any tech nerd's fantasy, given that's where the CES trade-show is held every January. We had some amazing entries this month, but only one can be slovenly 3D-printed out by our main man Nick at 3DPrintUK. That winner is...16-year-old Ryan!

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Would You Wear An Extra Tough Pair Of Socks Instead Of Shoes?

Vibram's FiverFingers shoes creep me out, but I understand the appeal of footwear that feels like it's barely there. The Swiss Barefoot Company thinks the same way, but has instead created an ultra-durable sock that's worn like a shoe.

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Horizontal Showers: Good Idea or Great Idea?

Not since chips met gravy has there been such an awesome pairing as showering and lying down as offered by Dornbracht's new Horizontal Shower unit. It's perfect for someone, like myself, who can barely remain standing in the morning.