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May 15, 2026
All right, I admit it, I have a thing for affordable off-road electric motorcycles. There's just something about a battery-powered, inexpensive dual sport that's quiet, filled with torque, and almost as light as a lawn mower. Heck yeah!
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Motorcycles, Transport
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May 15, 2026
Bicycle tail lights have a way of playing second fiddle to their brighter, more interesting headlight siblings. We're sure you'll agree, however, that the Hi-Tail is one tall, telescoping safety beacon that definitely won't be "outshined."
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May 15, 2026
Bicycle tail lights have a way of playing second fiddle to their brighter, more interesting headlight siblings. We're sure you'll agree, however, that the Hi-Tail is one tall, telescoping tail light that definitely won't be "outshined."
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May 15, 2026
The Cabarita tiny house strikes a nice balance between spaciousness and portability. Designed for small families or full-time downsizers wanting a little extra space, the home features a light-filled and open interior with two bedrooms.
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Ti
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May 15, 2026
Huawei's latest XPixel smart headlights upgrade automotive lighting from a safety feature into a full-color projection system that can play movies, render games, and guide drivers - all from the front of the car.
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May 15, 2026
Sleep loss is often one of the most challenging symptoms of dementia and Alzheimer's, affecting patients long before memory loss and a formal diagnosis is made. New research from the University of Kentucky has likened poor sleep to a canary in a coal mine, an early symptom of neurodegeneration that could serve as a potential new biomark
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May 15, 2026
If you want to pilot a container ship into Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam, you'd better be good. Navigating the Long Tau river requires these deep-sea leviathans to turn on a dime, making for some spectacular viewing.
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May 15, 2026
Ahmed Elbediwy & Nadine Wehida, Kingston University/ The Conversation
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Diet & Nutrition, Wellness and Healthy Living,
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May 14, 2026
Volkswagen withdrew its classic Transporter vans (Eurovan) from the
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May 14, 2026
Volkswagen withdrew its classic Transporter vans (Eurovan) from the American market after the 2003 model year, thus putting a fast end to a romantic decades-long era of great American road trips. The tiny, breezy VW camper vans that had symbolized the open-ended freedom of the road were no more ... at least so far as brand-new models were concerned. The American camper van industry was never quite the same after that, scrambling its way upmarket to larger,
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May 14, 2026
Volkswagen withdrew its classic Transporter vans (Eurovan) from the American market after the 2003 model year, thus putting a fast end to a romantic decades-long era of great American road trips. The tiny, breezy VW camper vans that had symbolized the open-ended freedom of the road were no more ... at least so far as brand-new models were concerned. The American camper van industry was never quite the same after that, scrambling its way upmarket to larger,
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May 14, 2026
Volkswagen withdrew its classic Transporter vans (Eurovan) from the American market after the 2003 model year, thus putting a fast end to a romantic decades-long era of great American road trips. The tiny, breezy VW camper vans that had symbolized the open-ended freedom of the road were no more ... at least so far as brand-new models were concerned. The American camper van industry was never quite the same after that, scrambling its way upmarket to larger,
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May 14, 2026
Times are weird, and I guess weird times call for weird measures. At least, as per Honda, which thinks it's about time electric motorcycles replicated the old-school feel of gas bikes.
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Motorcycles, Transport
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May 14, 2026
Arcade machines are large, heavy, and take up a lot of space. Even though they're fun and have a cool retro look, they can definitely feel out of place in people's homes. And that's fair - not everyone wants their living room to look like a 1990s pizza restaurant. But what if you could own a machine that was easy to put a
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May 14, 2026
The Black Butte tiny house uses some clever interior design ideas to create an open and storage-packed layout that still makes room for some nice touches, including a bathroom with a freestanding tub.
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May 14, 2026
For years, machines have navigated the world color-blind. LiDAR sensors - the laser-based eyes of self-driving cars, industrial robots, and inspection drones - build precise 3D maps of their surroundings, but everything is built of monochrome geometric shapes. Ouster's new Rev8 sensor family aims to chan
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May 14, 2026
There probably isn't any other bikemaker in the world that's more synonymous with scooters than Kymco. It ranks right up there among top global scooter brands like Honda, Yamaha, and Piaggio/Vespa. Even in the USA, it's relatively well-known, despite its small
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May 14, 2026
Mexico City is trapped in a dangerous feedback loop.
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Environment, Science
Water,
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May 13, 2026
New research shows that small changes in diet practiced for less than a calendar month can potentially improve your biological age - supporting the key functions that together lead to healthier lives later in life.
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May 13, 2026
More than 80 years after the world-famous Trinity test showed humanity what to expect from an atomic detonation, researchers are still sifting new discoveries out of its twisted remains.
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Chemistry
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May 13, 2026
Alex Brown & Grace Owen, Durham University/ The Conversation
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Infectious Diseases, I
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May 13, 2026
It was cold - but nowhere near what I expected; I've been colder in an outdoor swimming pool in Australia. It's part of a global feedback loop, the scale of which I only began to comprehend when I saw this remarkable continent for myself.
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Environment,
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May 13, 2026
Built for the type of fast, remote motorized adventure that can go wrong in a hurry, the new Pocket Winch from startup Dragan Systems aims to be the lightest, most portable come-along out there. It fractionalizes weight while still multiplying muscle enough to move up to 2,000 lb (907 kg) of stuck vehicle, trail-blocking deadfall or whatever else stands in the
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May 13, 2026
Built for the type of fast, remote motorized adventure that can go wrong in a hurry, the new Pocket Winch from startup Dragan Systems aims to be the lightest, most portable come-along out there. It fractionalizes weight while
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May 13, 2026
EDC Monster is a team of everyday carry (EDC) tool enthusiasts that has been creating compact gear since 2022. One of its signature products is a key-shaped multitool introduced three years ago. The idea behind the series is to create a multifunctional tool that is small and lightweight enough to stay on a keychain - essentially a full toolbox in the shape and size of a key.
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May 13, 2026
Countless industrial tools and robots need to grip things, and because we humans learn to grip since infancy, we can easily underestimate how complex gripping actually is. If our grip is too rigid, we can snap or shatter our payload; if our grip is too soft, our payload may slip from our fingers or exceed lift capacity. Human hands have advantages: rigid bones covered in pliable skin and muscles. So, what's a poor mechanism to do when it simply wants to lift?
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May 13, 2026
Countless industrial tools and robots need to grip things, and because we humans learn to grip since infancy, we can easily underestimate how complex gripping actually is. If our grip is too rigid, we can snap or shatter our payload; if our grip is too soft, our payload may slip from our fingers or exceed lift capacity. Human hands have advantages: rigid bones covered in pliable skin and muscles. So, what's a poor mechanism to do when it simply wants to lift?
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May 13, 2026
Engineers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Pasadena, California, have demonstrated that the blades of their next-generation Mars helicopter rotors can punch past the speed of sound and come out intact. In recent tests, a three-bladed rotor reached Mach 1.08 in simulated Martian conditions, boosting lift capacity by 30% without a single blade frac
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May 13, 2026
In a world dominated by glass rectangular towers, the recently completed Wasl Tower takes a different approach to skyscraper design. The supertall features a twisting form wrapped in thousands of sculpted terracotta fins that help shade and cool the building in Dubai's scorching heat.
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May 13, 2026
reMarkable's new Paper Pure refines the E Ink notebook formula with a more responsive display, longer battery life, and improved integration with digital workflows.
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May 13, 2026
Rhys Parry/ The University of Queensland/ The Conversation
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Infectious Diseases, Illnesses and conditions,
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May 13, 2026
Infamous "ghost ships" may not be able to hide on the high seas much longer thanks to new technology being developed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. The system uses a dynamic satellite camera and advanced data processing to visually track ships in real time.
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Marine,
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May 13, 2026
Scientists have developed a way to use sound waves to create microscopic layers of protection, demonstrating the method's delicate handling on the leaves of the common houseplant Epipremnum aureum by blocking damaging ultraviolet (UV) rays without impeding photosynthesis.
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May 12, 2026
All I wanted to do was get rid of my glasses, but when my local laser eye surgery clinic recommended some odd-sounding, advanced Presbyond treatment developed by Zeiss, I said sure, if that's what the cool kids are getting. Here's what's happened.
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May 12, 2026
The first human Mars explorers won't have it easy. Every additional day in deep space will increase their exposure to deadly cosmic radiation, while isolation gnaws at their minds and microgravity erodes their muscles.
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May 12, 2026
The first human Mars explorers won't have it easy. Every additional day in deep space will increase their exposure to deadly cosmic radiation, while isolation gnaws at their minds and microgravity erodes their muscles.
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Space Systems
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May 12, 2026
The first human Mars explorers won't have it easy. Every additional day in deep space will increase their exposure to deadly cosmic radiation, while isolation gnaws at their minds and microgravity erodes their muscles.
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Space Systems
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May 12, 2026
We've become big fans of Ovrlnd Camper's innovative ultralight pickup toppers and even bigger fans of its videos. This time around, the Flagstaff builder outdoes itself on both fronts with a pop-up camping topper sized to a 1980 Mini 95 pickup,
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May 12, 2026
We've become big fans of Ovrlnd Camper's innovative ultralight pickup toppers and even bigger fans of its videos. This time around, the Flagstaff builder outdoes itself on both fronts with a pop-up camping topper sized to a 1980 Mini 95 pickup,
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May 12, 2026
We've become big fans of Ovrlnd Camper's innovative ultralight pickup toppers and even bigger fans of its videos. This time around, the Flagstaff builder outdoes itself on both fronts with a pop-up camping topper sized to a 1980 Mini 95 pickup,
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May 12, 2026
We've become big fans of Ovrlnd Camper's innovative ultralight pickup toppers and even bigger fans of its videos. This time around, the Flagstaff builder outdoes itself on both fronts with a pop-up camping topper sized to a 1980 Mini 95 pickup,
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May 12, 2026
We've become big fans of Ovrlnd Camper's innovative ultralight pickup toppers and even bigger fans of its videos. This time around, the Flagstaff builder outdoes itself on both fronts with a pop-up camping topper sized to a 1980 Mini 95 pickup, creating a camping truck that sizes comparably to a Japanese kei camper. And though it looks more like a
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May 12, 2026
We've become big fans of Ovrlnd Camper's innovative ultralight pickup toppers and even bigger fans of its videos. This time around, the Flagstaff builder outdoes itself on both fronts with a pop-up camping topper sized to a 1980 Mini 95 pickup,
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May 12, 2026
We've become big fans of Ovrlnd Camper's innovative ultralight pickup toppers and even bigger fans of its videos. This time around, the Flagstaff builder outdoes itself on both fronts with a pop-up camping topper sized to a 1980 Mini 95 pickup, creating a camping truck t
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May 12, 2026
We've become big fans of Ovrlnd Camper's innovative ultralight pickup toppers and even bigger fans of its videos. This time around, the Flagstaff builder outdoes itself on both fronts with a pop-up camping topper sized to a 1980 Mini 95 pickup, creating a camping truck t
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May 12, 2026
Tens of thousands of people rely on service dogs every day. They assist people with visual impairments, mobility disabilities, hearing loss, seizures, PTSD, and many other medical conditions. Service dogs are not just great companions - they are proven to significantly improve quality of life by helping people live more independently.
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May 12, 2026
With running more popular than ever, production of running shoes has reached a new level. Global footwear manufacturing ha
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May 12, 2026
With running more popular than ever, production of running shoes has reached a new level. Global footwear manufacturing ha
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May 12, 2026
Whether your laptop is your main source of income or you just use it for entertainment, running out of juice just when things get interesting can be a major annoyance. The Edge power bank has been designed to alleviate such things.
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Consumer Tech,
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May 12, 2026
Volcanoes are messy things, what with all that ash, water vapor, sulfur, and greenhouse gases polluting the atmosphere.
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Environment, Science
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May 12, 2026
With its modest length of just 20 ft (6 m), the Tulsi doesn't have a whole lot of room for life's luxuries. Still, the tiny house manages to fit the essentials for downsizing into its compact towable frame - and does so at an affordable price.
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May 12, 2026
A new community center is nearing completion in Vancouver's Oak Park, and it has done something quite rare. It has combined mass timber construction with hyper-efficient Passive House engineering and a LEED Gold sustainability rating. The Marpol
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May 12, 2026
Harley-Davidson has been on an interesting trajectory of late. The company seems to have put big, heavy, chrome-laden cruisers on the back burner, at least for the time being, to focus more on lightweight, entry-level motorcycles. From the surprisingly capable Pan America 1250 to the India-developed X440, Harley's newer strategy increasingly revolves around accessibility,
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May 11, 2026
Pregnancy is filled with small moments of anticipation: the first flutter of movement, the sound of a heartbeat, the quiet question of whether everything is unfolding as it should. At the same time, much of what shapes development is happening out of view, long before those milestones arrive. And even before those moments are felt, the environment surrounding pre
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May 11, 2026
Stuart Thompson, University of Westminster, The Conversation
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Biology, Science
Plants,
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May 11, 2026
In a land far, far away is a motorcycle brand that has been around for longer than anyone can remember, yet it has spent the better part of the last few years in the shadows. I'm talking about Hyosung, which was born in South Korea in the late 1970s, building Suzuki-derived motorcycles under license.
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May 11, 2026
According to the folks at Colorado-based RSVR Hydration, traditional hydration packs are basically backpacks with bags of water in them. The company's new pack is claimed to be different, however, in that it's made to be sleek and light.
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May 11, 2026
Living things degrade, die, and decompose. Even when we turn plant and animal material into furniture or clothes, the process is inevitable. On the other hand, left alone, plastics are practically indestructible. Scientists are rethinking this characteristic with a simpl
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May 11, 2026
Aging in a tiny house might not be easy if you have to contend with ladders and low ceilings, but with its extra-wide, primarily single-floor layout, the Rose has been designed from the ground (or wheels) up for long-term small living.
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May 11, 2026
Observations of a far-distant galaxy several times the size of the Milky Way reveal a surprising stillness overcoming the sea of early stars.
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Astronomy, Science
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May 11, 2026
Last month, a modified Robinson R44 lifted off from Roland-Désourdy Airport in Bromont, Quebec, and completed what may be the most consequential short flight in rotorcraft history. It was the first hydrogen-powered helicopter to complete a full operational circuit - takeoff, climb, pattern flight, approach, and landi
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May 11, 2026
Michelle Spear, University of Bristol, The Conversation
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Biology, Science
Fear,
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May 10, 2026
For centuries, one of the most important numbers in physics has evaded accurate identification. The results of a recent experiment by researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology in the US could help bring us closer to a satisfying answer.
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Physics,
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May 10, 2026
Another fiberglass "egg" camper badge hits the ground rolling into the thriving off-grid camping market. Following the first-ever off-road camper in Scamp's 50-year history, fellow rounded, white compo
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May 10, 2026
Another fiberglass "egg" camper badge hits the ground rolling into the thriving off-grid camping market. Following the first-ever off-road camper in Scamp's 50-year history, fellow rounded, white composite trailer builder Oliver Travel Trailers is launching an off-grid-ready caravan of its own. Like Scamp, the company leverages its re
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May 10, 2026
Another fiberglass "egg" camper badge hits the ground rolling into the thriving off-grid camping market. Following the first-ever off-road camper in Scamp's 50-year history, fellow rounded, white compo
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May 10, 2026
Let's answer the question in the he
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May 10, 2026
This extra-wide tiny house features a spacious interior specifically designed to make full-time small living comfortable. Arranged on a single floor, it would be a good fit for a couple or a family, and in
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May 10, 2026
The world's largest sailing cruise ship has a name: the Orient Express Corinthian. The first of the Silenseas class, incorporating a number of high-tech features, has officially been christened at the Joubert graving dock in Saint-Nazaire, France.
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Marine, Transport
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May 10, 2026
Quaise Energy isn't chasing the kind of geothermal energy where Mother Earth was already kind enough to put hot rocks near the surface. Quaise is trying to make geothermal work almost anywhere on the planet, by drilling deeper than we ever have before ... with masers.
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Energ
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May 10, 2026
Atari made it look so simple: press a few buttons to move, rotate, vanish through hyperspace, fire missiles, and boom: total asteroid destruction.
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May 09, 2026
UK-based design team Increment Labs has introduced the LMW-V1 Light Meter Watch, which they tout as the world's first watch designed with a built in light meter for photographers who struggle to master manual settings.
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Photography, Consumer Tech,
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May 09, 2026
Rising to a height of 78 m (256 ft), this extraordinary tower sets a new record as Denmark's tallest wooden building - and is one of the tallest in the world too. More than just its scale, though, the project impresses with its use of recycled materials, including everything from wind turbine blades to old windows.
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May 09, 2026
This is one of the few review proposals that I had to get permission from my better half for ... and frankly, she told me no, but I did it anyway.
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Around The Home, Consumer
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May 09, 2026
This is one of the few review proposals that I had to get permission from my better half for ... and frankly, she told me no, but I did it anyway.
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Around The Home, Consumer
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May 09, 2026
Could one man's trash truly be another's treasure? Well, scientists have unveiled a technique that dramatically increases fuel extraction from one of humanity's most abundant byproducts - sewage sludge, a.k.a. poop - while cutting disposal costs.
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May 09, 2026
Looking for an action cam that can take fish-eye 360° shots but don't have a lot of cash to splash? One option is the Akaso 360 Action Camera aimed at the budget-conscious beginner. We took an in-depth look at it to see how it stacks up.
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May 09, 2026
There aren't many times in my life when I've seen a motorcycle command a price tag of over half a million dollars. But then again, there aren't many motorcycles that come fitted with a 3.5-liter V8 engine from the Ferrari F355.
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May 08, 2026
In a particularly vibrant nightlife precinct of Shenzhen, in China, the main attraction may be a massive landlocked cruise ship that's been turned into hotels, bars and restaurants. But in its shadow, is an equally bizarre but less obvious novelty: a round structure that resembles a public restroom from afar, but on closer inspection is a 24-hour self-service beer stop where each tap's price changes based on demand. It's like playing the stock market, but your gains come in a giant plastic cup and your ski
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May 08, 2026
The James Brand launched the original Ellis knife in 2019 as its very first multitool. In fact, it wasn't just any multitool but the brand's own interpretation of a Swiss Army Knife, reimagined through simple, reduced design language. Now the tool is getting reduced even further, losing its extra fold-out implements in order to take on its slimmest form
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May 08, 2026
The James Brand launched the original Ellis knife in 2019 as its very first multitool. In fact, it wasn't just any multitool but the brand's own interpretation of a Swiss Army Knife, reimagined through simple, reduced design language. Now the tool is getting reduced even further, losing its extra fold-out implements in order to take on
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May 08, 2026
Aotos' Flux X26 cyberpunk-tinged "hybrid" ebike has built on the buzz it generated at CES, raising nearly US$1 million in crowdfunding in two weeks. As well as offering an excellent launch price on the two models, the team has now expanded countries it'll ship to.
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Bicycles,
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May 08, 2026
Aotos' Flux X26 cyberpunk-tinged "hybrid" ebike has built on the buzz it generated at CES, raising nearly US$1 million in crowdfunding in two weeks. As well as offering an excellent launch price on the two models, the team has now expanded countries it'll ship to.
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Bicycles,
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May 08, 2026
It is said that during the gold rush, people were so focused on gold that they forgot the "goldmine" that was shovels. In the AI and clean energy boom, where infrastructure and applications are the focus, one company is betting on the most fundamental of shovels: raw materials. Introducing Earth AI, an Australian-founded, US-headquartered mineral exploration company that uses artificial intelligence
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May 08, 2026
Austrian company Tubolito is known for manufacturing bicycle inner tubes from TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane), a high-tech material originally used for smartphone speaker membranes. The material turned out to work very well for tubes, outperforming traditional rubber and latex options. TPU tubes are lighter, offer lower r
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May 08, 2026
Audi has built a new V16-engined multi-million-dollar mid-engined supercar… but it looks like a version of the Batmobile made by an eccentric backwoods mechanic using a pile of old aircraft bits.
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Au
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May 08, 2026
The battery has long been the weak link of the electric bike. It degrades in the cold, ages poorly with fast charging, and rarely survives more than four years of heavy use. Ride1Up thinks it has a fix - and it's priced it for regular people.
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May 08, 2026
It's long been thought that the type-2 diabetes drug taken by an estimated 20 million Americans was doing its heavy lifting in the liver, suppressing the production of glucose to regulate blood sugar. But new research has uncovered it's actually working its magic in the gut - which opens the door to the possibility of finding new compounds that pe
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May 08, 2026
Saab has developed a new anti-tank round that's designed to take on the modern high-tech armor of the 21st century. Built for Saab's Carl-Gustaf 84-mm (3.31-in) recoilless rifle system, the HEAT 758 munition can even defeat modern reactive armor.
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May 07, 2026
Originally envisioned as a Tesla Model 3 hatch camper, the all-new Wheelhome Dashaway ECT micro-camping trailer series eventually earned its own wheels. It's still aimed at efficient all-electric camping trips but is able to furnish travelers with a surprising number of a
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May 07, 2026
Originally envisioned as a Tesla Model 3 hatch camper, the all-new Wheelhome Dashaway ECT micro-camping trailer series eventually earned its own wheels. It's still aimed at efficient all-electric camping trips but is able to furnish travelers with a surprising number of amenities, giving an adventurer or two everything they need to survive in comfort: a cozy lounge-cum-bedroom, a high-efficiency kitchen, cargo storage and even a toilet room, all in a pop
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May 07, 2026
When you think of Royal Enfield, you'd inevitably think of the Classic, the Bullet, and more recently, the Super Meteor - mostly bulky cruisers and retro motorcycles - because that's essentially what the company has specialized in for a major part of its history.
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May 07, 2026
If you've ever wondered why you procrastinate when it comes to doing your taxes early or getting started on mundane admin jobs at work, you'll be pleased to know it's not just because you dislike them. New research has uncovered a specific pathway in the brain that slams the brakes on investing energy in these tasks, making them harder to get done.
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May 07, 2026
Engineers have been experimenting with alternatives to the traditional mouse for years, producing pen-shaped, flat, and even ring-shaped mice. And just when it seems like we've seen it all, UK-based startup NextAxis Design has introduced an egg-shaped mouse called Ov
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