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Jun 29, 2026
There haven't been too many companies like CFMoto. Barely a decade ago, the brand was largely viewed as a budget-focused Chinese manufacturer building practical commuter bikes and ATVs while the industry's performance spotlight remained firmly fixed on Japan and Europe.
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Jun 29, 2026
Just past the southeast corner of Cleaver S
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Jun 29, 2026
Technology has come for many jobs, and one that it seems to be targeting is that of the tennis coach. The Acemate S10 builds on other models that can fire balls at you on the court - by being able to return those balls to mimic a rally.
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Consumer Tech, Technology
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Jun 29, 2026
The Magcubic X7 home smart projector is a surprising package - not least because it's available for just over US$200. At first glance, it looks more like a portable unit limited in function. But from sound to connectivity and picture quality, this easy-to-use projector is serious value for money.
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Home Entert
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Jun 29, 2026
The only commercial nut exclusively harvested in the Amazon, the Brazil nut is highly sought after for its health benefits, including its remarkable concentration of selenium, a necessary antioxidant in the human body. Not only is the Brazil nut a protein-packed addition to a typical bag of trail mix, but it could also protect the Amazon rainforest from deforestation.
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Jun 29, 2026
After a 2023 to 2025 stretch that saw seemingly every boutique ultralight backpacking brand jump in on the featherlight freestanding tent trend, the first half of 2026 has been rather quiet. There was the 29-oz (822-g) Hyperlite Crosspeak 1, but beyond that, the heavy, burly expedition tents have stolen the spotlight. But now a new ultralight player shatters the silence with an
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Jun 28, 2026
Why does the "poop emoji" look the way it does? Physics has the answer: as most animals defecate downward, each new coil falls a shorter distance, naturally forming the familiar tapered swirl.
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Physics, Science
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Jun 28, 2026
An opioid drug with a low risk of addiction and respiratory depression has emerged as a promising candidate for treating chronic pain and pruritus, a condition that compels people to scratch their skin. And it's already on the market.
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Jun 28, 2026
If you're like me, you probably drank out of the hose when you were a kid. Maybe even straight from the stream you were swimming in ... but then you got older and learned about bacteria, viruses, had Montezuma's Revenge once, and other things that make your tummy upset - or worse - from contaminated water.
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Jun 28, 2026
Jack McNamara, University of East London/The Conversation
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Aging Well, Wellness and Healthy Living,
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Jun 28, 2026
Downsizing is all well and good, but a family living on top of each other is bound to get old fast. The Old Man Pine addresses this with a spacious and well-thought-out layout that's a good fit for full-time family living.
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Jun 28, 2026
I've lost count of the number of times I've embarrassingly drooled over motorcycles that are not available for public use. Most of them have been good ol' fashioned ICE motorcycles, not this one, though. It's electric, and it's making my ICE-loving heart feel guilty.
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Motorcycles, T
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Jun 28, 2026
Old compact cameras are cool again - partly because taking a photo on something that isn't also your phone feels kinda refreshing. Add in Y2K-esque nostalgia, toy-like design, and the appeal of charmingly imperfect snapshots, and you have a neat little niche for gadgets like Yashica's Funtastic Keychain Camera.
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Jun 28, 2026
Sally Ibrahim, Case Western Reserve University/The Conversation
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Sleep, Wellness and Healthy Living,
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Jun 28, 2026
The global marine industry has been trying to reduce emissions from shipping for years, and making a dent in the 2%-3% of global CO2 emissions from moving 90% of the world's cargo would be no mean feat.
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Jun 27, 2026
A modified diet that takes cues from the Mediterranean model has the potential to promote healthier aging, with scientists combining a large dataset from human research with the results of an animal study to understand the mechanisms at play.
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Jun 27, 2026
In today's world, more and more daily tasks are being fully automated. Robotic devices can work independently, and they are often more efficient than humans. Yet, in some aspects, technology still cannot match what nature has created. One example i
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Jun 27, 2026
Prasad Nishtala, University of Bath/The Conversation
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Diet & Nutrition, Wellness and Healthy Living,
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Jun 27, 2026
Artemis Technologies has launched its latest take on the electric-propelled hydrofoil with its EF-12, which is billed as the world's first 100% electric, zero-emissions hydrofoil pilot boat designed to make transporting ships' pilots greener and safer.
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Marine,
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Jun 27, 2026
The US Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has developed new portable field devices that will allow soldiers to identify unknown biological threats, including bioengineered ones, based on RNA and DNA analysis, in under half an hour.
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Jun 27, 2026
Origami, the Japanese art of folding flat sheets of paper into three-dimensional figures, is the creative spark behind a new hybrid 3D printing technique. It allows structures to be created without molds, which fold into shape once printed.
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Jun 27, 2026
Retro-styled electric motorcycles seem to be the new flavor among e-moto manufacturers. In the last few months alone, I must have seen, ridden, and written about half a dozen at least.
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Motorcycles, Transport
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Jun 27, 2026
Five weeks of walking around armed with poles in each hand could have a surprising effect on anyone with depression symptoms. What's more, it's also a low-impact workout that can suit people who are lacking energy or motivation.
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Jun 27, 2026
Just two years ago, Volkswagen launched a new California, but the iconic camper van is already up for a refresh. Along with the Multivan underneath it, the California gets a new look, sharpened interface and improved driver-assistance package. Best of all, a new climate control feature promises to make camping more comfortable throughout the entire year. Combine all that that with existing features like an available PHEV powe
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Jun 27, 2026
Just two years ago, Volkswagen launched a new California, but the iconic camper van is already up for a refresh. Along with the Multivan underneath it, the California gets a new look, sharpened interface and improved driver-assistance package. Best of all, a new climate control feature promises to make camping mor
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Jun 27, 2026
Just two years ago, Volkswagen launched a new California, but the iconic camper van is already up for a refresh. Along with the Multivan underneath it, the California gets a new look, sharpened interface and improved driver-assistance package. Best of all, a new climate control feature promises to make camping mo
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Jun 27, 2026
Just two years ago, Volkswagen launched a new California, but the iconic camper van is already up for a refresh. Along with the Multivan underneath it, the California gets a new look, sharpened interface and improved driver-assistance package. Best of all, a new climate control feature promises to make camping more comfortable throughout the entire
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Jun 27, 2026
Just two years ago, Volkswagen launched a new California, but the iconic camper van is already up for a refresh. Along with the Multivan underneath it, the California gets a new look, sharpened interface and improved driver-assistance package. Best of all, a new clima
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Jun 26, 2026
Lockheed Martin is moving the US hypersonic missile program a step closer to production with the announcement that it has begun work on its Next Generation Glide Body (NXGB), a new hypersonic vehicle designed for low-cost, large-scale manufacturing.
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Jun 26, 2026
A lot of modern multitools are designed with outdoor use in mind: they are compact, functional, and easy to carry. The Ti-Trailblazer takes a unique approach by making a compass its main feature and building 10 additional tools around it. The product is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter.
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Knives and Multitools,
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Jun 26, 2026
Chinese scientists have discovered a way to combine high-tech light-absorbing nano-technology with more conventional water-based carbon pigment spray to coat car bodies with a durable ultra-black finish. The result is a black that creates a ‘black-hole' effect of virtually no reflected light at all.
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Jun 26, 2026
Chinese scientists have discovered a way to combine high-tech light-absorbing nano-technology with more conventional water-based carbon pigment spray to coat car bodies with a durable ultra-black finish. The result is a black that creates a ‘black-hole' effect of virtually no reflected light at all.
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Jun 26, 2026
We spend around one-third of our life vulnerable, snoozing away the hours while prone to mosquito bites, bear attacks, and college pranks (depending on your lifestyle).
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Brain Health, Body
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Jun 26, 2026
Though most human noses can detect suspicious smells at relatively high levels, they're not always able to discern every single scent. Researchers from the University of California - Berkeley, however, have developed an "electronic nose" that can pick up on the gases emitted by expired food or food allergens which they claim is "better than human noses."
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Jun 26, 2026
Toyota-backed SkyDrive's SD-05 multicopter has achieved stable flight at 100 km/h (62 mph), proving its wingless design handles real aerodynamic loads. The milestone feeds Japan's JCAB certification process and keeps 2028 commercial launch in sight, if regulators can keep pace.
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Jun 26, 2026
A company known for its AI image generation has made a surprise pivot - to consumer healthcare. Midjourney has announced it will offer a "new form of medical imaging" using echolocation to map the body, in a day-spa setting, with the first center to open to the public in 2027.
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Jun 26, 2026
The first hotel run by robots will open its doors to the public next year. It comes as no surprise that it's happening in China - on the artificial island built for the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link, the cross-sea megaproject in the Pearl River Delta.
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Jun 26, 2026
The GT40 is perhaps Ford's most recognizable car. It's the car that put Ford on the racing map, famously anchoring the historic 1-2-3 finish at the 1966 Le Mans to defeat Ferrari of all carmakers. It's a car that has spun off a whole line of imitators over the years.
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Automotive,
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Jun 26, 2026
Chinese researchers have taken a big step toward a world in which we can cultivate organs for transplant, with the first-ever embryo-disc model that can support and grow the seed cells required for in vitro cultivation. It's also a huge leap for regenerative medicine.
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Jun 26, 2026
If you've ever wondered why you remember surprises so vividly, new research has uncovered a fundamental pathway that encodes novel information in the brain differently.
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Learning &am
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Jun 26, 2026
Colorado's Rossmönster really established itself as one of the great masterminds of RV innovation in 2021, when it launched one of the most impressive pop-up expedition trucks the world has seen, before or since. It then turned its attention to upping the ante on other adventure vehicle categories, releasing impressive designs like the glass-walled Lagom pickup topper. Now it's unleashing its impressive design
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Jun 26, 2026
Colorado's Rossmönster really established itself as one of the great masterminds of RV innovation in 2021, when it launched one of the most impressive pop-up expedition trucks the world has seen, before or since. It then turned its attention to upping the ante on other adventure vehicle categories, releasing impressive designs like the glass-walled Lagom pickup topper. Now it's unleashing its impressive de
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Jun 25, 2026
Neil Lu, Australian National University/The Conversation
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Astronomy, Science
gravitational waves
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Jun 25, 2026
Until just a few hours ago, I'd never heard of Amble, and certainly not the Amble One electric ... car?
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Automotive, Transport
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Jun 25, 2026
Until just a few hours ago, I'd never heard of Amble, and certainly not the Amble One electric ... car?
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Automotive, Transport
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Jun 25, 2026
An after-meal gummy packed with heat-inactivated bacteria appears to significantly reduce the prevalence of gum disease, with new research demonstrating that this simple measure could alleviate inflammation without upsetting the mouth's microbiome or requiring any other oral hygiene changes.
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Jun 25, 2026
From cash crunches to vaporizing partnerships with ma
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Jun 25, 2026
From cash crunches to vaporizing partnerships with major manufacturers despite a multi-billion dollar valuation and shipping just a handful of vehicles over the last 12 years, Faraday Future (FF) has had an awfully rough go of building an electric c
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Jun 25, 2026
Rotterdam-based architecture and urban design firm MVRDV has completed work along the Quai de Queyries in Bordeaux's Bastide Niel district, with three striking buildings that hide a green oasis within.
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Jun 25, 2026
Dementia isn't just a risk humans face as they age. Our canine pals can also experience severe cognitive decline, the early signs of which could be clear in the way they go for walkies.
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Biology, Science
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Jun 25, 2026
When you dream of flying, you likely picture yourself lying forward, not leaning back. The Swerv electric trike was designed with that fact in mind, as it puts its rider in a hair-raising prone position.
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Jun 25, 2026
You know how rejuvenating a bath feels after a long day of work? Almost like you're renewed. Turns out that's not exclusive to humans. Scientists at Cornell University have developed an electrochemical bath that restores spent lithium batteries to nearly 100% capacity.
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Jun 25, 2026
Aurora Flight Sciences just announced that the triangular wings of the X-65 have arrived at its Virginia assembly facility, where they are now being integrated onto the fuselage. With that milestone cleared, DARPA - the Pentagon's advanced research arm - and Aurora are targeting a first flight before the end of 2026.
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Jun 25, 2026
A once-a-day, low-impact oral GLP-1 pill known as CX11 has passed its efficacy test on US patients to advance to the first North American Phase 3 trial. It's already cleared its first Phase 3 study in China.
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Jun 24, 2026
Chris Kirkland, Curtin University/The Conversation
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Astronomy, Science
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Jun 24, 2026
New Zealand outfit Fortress Trailers specializes in developing some of the most secure, rugged utility trailers out there - essentially uncrackable wheeled safes that tow along from job site to job site, keeping expensive essentials like tools
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Jun 24, 2026
New Zealand outfit Fortress Trailers specializes in developing some of the most secure, rugged utility trailers out there - essentially uncrackable wheeled safes that tow along from job site to job site, keeping
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Jun 24, 2026
New Zealand outfit Fortress Trailers specializes in developing some of the most secure, rugged utility trailers out there - essentially uncrackable wheeled safes that tow along from job site to job site, keeping
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Jun 24, 2026
The tiniest, flexiest mini-pickup the American market has seen in decades is on its way. Slate Auto's delightfully compact, customizable e-truck was originally positioned to start under $20K. Sadly, that won't be the case anymore, but it will still be the ch
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Jun 24, 2026
The tiniest, flexiest mini-pickup the American market has seen in decades is on its way. Slate Auto's delightfully compact, customizable e-truck was originally positioned to start under $20K. Sadly, that won't be the case anymore, but it will still be the cheapest bran
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Jun 24, 2026
The tiniest, flexiest mini-pickup the American market has seen in decades is on its way. Slate Auto's delightfully compact, customizable e-truck was originally positioned to start under $20K. Sadly, that won't be the case anymore, but i
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Jun 24, 2026
Light could put the brakes on material diffusing through a solution, and the reason why touches on some of the stranger corners of quantum mechanics.
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Physics, Sc
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Jun 24, 2026
Meta's been adding tech to glasses fo
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Jun 24, 2026
Long-standing competitive ways of creating automotive technology are being up-ended as some of the West's bigge
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Jun 24, 2026
Long-standing competitive ways of creating automotive technology are being up-ended as some of the West's biggest carmakers have begin sharing previously secret digital know-how behind the scenes - in order to create a single shared operating system to power future vehicles.
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Jun 24, 2026
Unlike a lot of tiny houses we see, the Justine doesn't attempt to cram too much into its towable frame. Instead, it spreads its interior layout across a single floor, creating a spacious home that's suitable for full-time living.
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Tiny Houses,
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Jun 24, 2026
A landmark study due to start in the coming months aims to test a method for rejuvenating our immune system in older age. The Phase 1 trial will target senescent T cells, which accumulate as we age or fight chronic disease and become less good at protecting us from illness.
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Jun 24, 2026
The market for smart glasses is becoming increasingly crowded, but the benefit for consumers is that makers are also producing technology that caters to specific audiences. And the BleeqUp Ranger does exactly that, in unashamedly action-capturing style.
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Consumer Tech,
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Jun 24, 2026
In what looks like a march to the past, at this year's Eurosatory exhibition in Paris Ukrainian firm Parabella has shown off its eponymous portable pillbox military shelter designed to protect troops on the battlefield.
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Military, Engineering
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Jun 24, 2026
University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) scientists have developed a form of neurological pacemaker that adapts in real time to a patient's walking and could address one of the most disabling and hard-to-treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease.
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Jun 23, 2026
It's not often that we get guests. So when the interstellar intruder 3I/ATLAS came zooming through our Solar System last year, it provided astronomers with a perfect opportunity to study a rock from another part of the galaxy.
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Astronomy, Science
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Jun 23, 2026
Traveling with music was always a cumbersome affair. Cassettes fluttered, CDs skipped, and choosing a dozen albums for a trip meant leaving dozens more behind. Then there's the one you have to exclude because Peter Gabriel signed it.
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Jun 23, 2026
Layla Tiseo, Université de Montréal/ The Conversation
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Archaeology, Science
Deaths,
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Jun 23, 2026
Last month, Volkswagen announced it's bringing the ID. Buzz back to the US market after a yearlong hiatus and dressing it up with a big, new addition: a camping version. What it didn't announce was any pricing or availability information. While it still hasn't released those critical details, it has launched and priced a "Good Night Package" in Germany with identical in-van camping equipment.
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Jun 23, 2026
Definium Therapeutics has announced strong results in a phase 3 trial of its single-dosed lysergide (LSD) drug DT120 in treating adults with major depressive disorder (MDD), meeting its primary goal and all key secondary efficacy endpoints in the first trial of its kind.
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Jun 23, 2026
Everybody wants an SUV these days, and boy, are they expensive. Even for a mere facelift, you'd be expected to shell out around $50,000. Well, BYD just flipped the switch to all that.
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Automotive,
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Jun 23, 2026
Not every tiny house needs to be a massive family residence, and sometimes all you need are the basics. With this in mind, the Mini House 300 x 600 focuses on fitting a home for two into a compact footprint.
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Jun 23, 2026
The excellent triple-battery trekking ebike I took for quite a few test rides last year is being joined by a similar-but-different new model. The Nomads Pro is still aimed at riders who want to go beyond city limits but swaps rear-hub pedal-assist for a tasty mid-drive motor.
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Jun 23, 2026
The excellent triple-battery trekking ebike I took for quite a few test rides last year is being joined by a similar-but-different new model. The Nomads Pro is still aimed at riders who want to go beyond city limits but swaps rear-hub pedal-assist for a tasty mid-drive motor.
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Jun 23, 2026
SpaceX is preparing to test Starfall, its new orbital cargo capsule that could one day be used for automated orbital labs or as depots to store military equipment in space, ready for immediate deployment anywhere on the globe.
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Jun 22, 2026
In a massive study of more than 80,000 adults, scientists have found a link between bright artificial light in the evenings and age-related eye disease. At the extreme, light exposure was associated with a 31% higher risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), as well as an 18% and 47% increased risk of cataracts and glaucoma, respectively.
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Jun 22, 2026
After packaging full fire-starting capabilities neatly inside a 2-oz (57-g) capsule that doubled as a high-pitched whistle, Outdoor Element is now integrating that same spark-flicking capability into a more useful everyday tool: the common pen. Whether your 9
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Jun 22, 2026
After packaging full fire-starting capabilities neatly inside a 2-oz (57-g) capsule that doubled as a high-pitched whistle, Outdoor Element is now integrating that same spark-flicking capability into a more useful everyday tool: the common pen. Whether your 9-to-5 job involve
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Jun 22, 2026
After packaging full fire-starting capabilities neatly inside a 2-oz (57-g) capsule that doubled as a high-pitched whistle, Outdoor Element is now integrating that same spark-flicking capability into a more useful everyday tool: the common pen. Whether your 9-to-5 job involves a rare combination of manual record keeping and precarious wilderness travel, or your idea of outdoor re
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Jun 22, 2026
After packaging full fire-starting capabilities neatly inside a 2-oz (57-g) capsule that doubled as a high-pitched whistle, Outdoor Element is now integrating that same spark-flicking capability into a more useful everyday tool: the common pen. Whether your 9-to-5 job involves a rare combination of manual record keeping and precarious wilderness
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Jun 22, 2026
Kliti Grice, Curtin University/The Conversation
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Biology, Science
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Jun 22, 2026
The sandfish lizard moves very efficiently through the sands of the Sahara desert, and not surprisingly, it doesn't use wheels to do so. Scientists have now copied the reptile's swimming motion in an experimental Mars rover that outperforms others in sandy soil.
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Jun 22, 2026
The permanent loss of amputated digits and limbs is the cost of being human. While worms, amphibians, fish and echinoderms all contain species capable of regenerating body parts, few mammals have the knack.
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Biology,
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Jun 22, 2026
A beautiful box of smart-entertainment goodness turned up at my door last year from Valerion, following a successful Kickstarter and subsequent consumer launch. That was the VisionMaster Pro 2 4K triple-laser lifestyle projector, and now I've been sent the series flagship to play with.
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Jun 22, 2026
The dumbphone revival has been gathering momentum in recent years, and the newly revived Commodore brand wants in. The computing icon, best known for the machines that defined a generation of 1980s bedroom keyboard warriors, has unveiled the Callback 8020, a retro flip phone built around a simple idea: keep the parts
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Jun 21, 2026
Charged with sorting through 2,129 images from more than 500 people, judges have named their shortlist of 100 pictures vying for prizes in the 2026 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year (AGNPOTY) competition. Here are our favorites.
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Jun 21, 2026
Solar geoengineering methods are often seen as a controversial last resort that may be required in the face of an accelerating climate crisis. They are largely untested, meaning they could have drastic unforeseen consequences affecting everyone on the planet.
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Astronomy
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Jun 21, 2026
People taking fish-oil supplements in an effort to shield their brain from Alzheimer's disease (AD) might be better off investing that money in their diet, with a two-year study finding that omega-3 pills offer no protection from cognitive decline.
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