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May 26, 2026
Hobbyists may have wished for a third hand at times, when having to pause work in order to reset a vise clamp, but AxiGlide - a dual-axis vise currently on Kickstarter - offers a new angle on how such devices work.
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Around The Home, Consumer Tech,
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May 26, 2026
Cement has been a vital building block (pun intended) in constructing civilization. However, its manufacturing process has also made it a wrecking ball on the environment, with a carbon footprint that rivals that of the aviation industry. Scientists from the University of British Columbia have devised a method that dramatically cuts c
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May 26, 2026
Until now, pretty much all humanoid robots have come with an eye-watering price tag. Rotaku, a startup from the San Francisco Bay Area, thinks that's a solvable engineering problem and made its first move to change that.
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AI and Humanoids,
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May 26, 2026
Portable projectors have come a long way from the simple movie-night gadgets they used to be not so long ago. Recently, companies have been adding features like built-in streaming platforms, better speakers, automatic setup, and outdoor-friendly designs.
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May 26, 2026
With the constant pressure for architecture to reduce its massive carbon footprint, studios are always looking for solutions beyond traditional materials. ORGA from the Netherlands has taken on this challenge, rewriting the rulebook by building a carbon-negative neighborhood prototype in the village of Marknesse.
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May 26, 2026
I certainly didn't have a zero-emissions Ferrari sedan on my 2026 Bingo card, but that's what we're getting w
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May 26, 2026
Never considering myself much of a writer in my youth, I entered the Young Queensland Writers' Award in Australia with a throwaway short story I'd whipped up on a whim one weekend in my early twenties.
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Fitness & Exercise,
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May 25, 2026
Ashleigh Barrett-Young, University of Otago/ The Conversation
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Brain Health, Body and Mind
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May 25, 2026
The first humanoid "training school" for robots of all shapes and sizes will open its doors in July, bringing together more than 100 different models made by a host of companies. As well as mastering real-world skills, the humanoids will provide unique data that'll be used to adva
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May 25, 2026
There are more than 800 known species of carnivorous plants. Despite their diverse designs, they all have one thing in common: they are built to trap and kill prey for survival.
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May 25, 2026
A disabled kea - a native New Zealand parrot - has invented a bizarre jousting technique that helped turn him into the undefeated alpha male of his group. While parrots are known for their smarts, this particular level of inventiveness to hold his place among peers shows real ingenuity and resourcefulness.
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Envir
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May 25, 2026
Titaner is a company that has been producing titanium everyday carry (EDC) gear for more than 20 years. Its products typically focus on compact form, durability, and smart mechanical design. Its latest offering is called the Titaner Matrix. Currently available on Kickstarter, it's a series of titanium carabiner keychains built around a unique multi-level locking system.
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May 25, 2026
You know that frustration after you gear up for a snowy day, only to have to take it all off in a heated office? Well, penguins don't. Come sweltering heat or frigid cold, they just chill. Inspired by these clumsy masters of thermal management, scientists have created a material that can passively switch betw
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May 25, 2026
Deep beneath the Pacific near the equator, Earth's outer core now flows east instead of west. Dynamics deeper within our planet's core may help explain the change and what to expect in the near future.
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Physics, Science
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May 25, 2026
Clever space-saving layouts are all well and good, but not everyone wants to climb ladders and crawl into loft bedrooms every night. The Surya tiny house avoids this and instead opts for a spacious single-floor interior that's well-suited to comfortable long-term living.
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May 25, 2026
The RAF is buying inflatable missile batteries. It may seem daft, but these lookalike launchers aren't a gag or a ludicrous cost-cutting measure. Part of the new Sting system, their job is to help train fighter pilots in taking out ground-to-air threats.
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May 24, 2026
Stormy skies could send more patients to the emergency room, according to an analysis of weather systems and medical data by researchers in Hungary.
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Stroke,
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May 24, 2026
Many of us probably don't get much time to put pen to paper these days, with our world of correspondence now dominated by digital communication. But a new study from Portugal's University of Évora suggests that changes in handwriting could be an early red flag of serious age-related cognitive decline.
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May 24, 2026
This year Fender is celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Telecaster, and Nashville was chosen to host the Tele Town birthday party.
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Music, Consumer Tech,
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May 24, 2026
Colin Caprani, Monash University & Scott Menegon, Swinburne University of Technology/ The Conversation
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Physics, Science
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May 24, 2026
Want to build a power plant and can't decide between nuclear and natural gas? Why not opt for both? That's the strategy that Blue Energy has developed in collaboration with GE Vernova for a
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May 24, 2026
Not every tiny house has to be a massive apartment on wheels. Case in point is the Koala Bear, which embraces the roots of the small living movement and leans into its strength as a portable home for one or two modern nomads.
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May 24, 2026
I admit, I was a little perplexed when I read the news that ZXMoto had become the first Chinese manufacturer to win a World Supersport race. Surely not? ZXMoto? Who's that? So many questions. And when I started wrapping my head around the brand and the significance of this victory, I truly understood why the emergence of ZXMoto matters.
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May 23, 2026
The British Army is packing a lot of firepower into a very small chassis by placing an order for 72 Remote Controlled Howitzer 155 (RCH 155) systems mounted on alarmingly compact Boxer armored vehicles that are practically dwarfed by the remotely operated guns sitting on top of them.
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May 23, 2026
Gaming monitor refresh rates have been steadily climbing over the years: from 144 Hz to 240 Hz, 360 Hz, and beyond, with each jump promising a slight visual feedback edge for competitive players.
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May 22, 2026
At the end of the rainy and beginning of the dry season, thousands of small fish, about 5 cm (2 inches) in length, begin scaling a near-vertical rock face soaked in waterfall splash.
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Biology, Science
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May 22, 2026
Utah startup Addax Outdoors unleashed a rather unexpected micro-camping trailer on the floor of SEMA 2022. While rugged teardrop-sized trailers are par for the course at the high-flash auto supplier show, the original Addax Overland trailer was developed with a rare combination of military toughness and land speed record vehicle expertise. It sized in even tinier than the typical off-road tagalong and wore official "Jeep" badging. The r
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May 22, 2026
Utah startup Addax Outdoors unleashed a rather unexpected micro-camping trailer on the floor of SEMA 2022. While rugged teardrop-sized trailers are par for the course at the high-flash auto supplier show, the original Addax Overland trailer was developed with a rare combination of military toughness and land speed record vehicle expertise. It sized in even tinier than the typical off-road tagalong and wore official "Jeep" badging. The r
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May 22, 2026
Utah startup Addax Outdoors unleashed a rather unexpected micro-camping trailer on the floor of SEMA 2022. While rugged teardrop-sized trailers are par for the course at the high-flash auto supplier show, the original Addax Overland trailer was developed with a rare combination of military toughness and
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May 22, 2026
A patent filed in 1985 is being dusted off as a source of inspiration for a new 3D-printed triangular-shaped zipper that seamlessly fastens chairs, tents, robots and purses, making them simpler to pack and set up just with a press of a button.
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May 22, 2026
A patent filed in 1985 is being dusted off as a source of inspiration for a new 3D-printed triangular-shaped zipper that seamlessly fastens chairs, tents, robots and purses, making them simpler to pack and set up just with a press of a button.
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May 22, 2026
Intake of too little dietary fiber and too much added sugar is a major contributor to obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. One major source of added sugar is traditional soda, which has long been linked to obesity, cardiovascular disease, kidney problems, fatty liver disease, tooth decay, and other health complications.
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May 22, 2026
Not every tiny house needs to be the size of an apartment to feel comfortable and livable. The Algarve embraces the simple side of small living with a single-level layout and lots of glazing that helps open the home up to the outside.
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May 21, 2026
Toyota's global-market Hilux pickup platform and its turbo-diesel engine is already highly coveted unobtainium in the US, and it's about to get more attractive than ever. A forthcoming upgrade will make it even better for trades workers, off-roaders, overlanders and other diehard truck fans, boosting available payload so the i
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May 21, 2026
Toyota's global-market Hilux pickup platform and its turbo-diesel engine is already highly coveted unobtainium in the US, and it's about to get more attractive than ever. A forthcoming upgrade will make
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May 21, 2026
Toyota's global-market Hilux pickup platform and its turbo-diesel engine is already highly coveted unobtainium in the US, and it's abo
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May 21, 2026
Peter Tennant, Yale University; University of Leeds/ The Conversation
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Brain Health, Body and Mind
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May 21, 2026
For many years, bees were among New Atlas readers' favorite animals. But then things went south, and you guys switched off from learning about these fuzzy little flyers. Maybe it was tall poppy syndrome - since bees are quite obsessed with these nectar treasure chests - but they're staging a comeback framed around World Bee Day.
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May 21, 2026
I must have covered about a dozen electric enduros in the span of the last few months, and that's just scratching the surface. That should tell you about just how rapidly the electric enduro motorcycle space has blown up of late.
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May 21, 2026
If you're a fan of Buster Keaton's 1928 silent film The Cameraman, and are intrigued by his portrayal of a street photographer who processes his own film, then you might want to check out the Alfie BOXX camera currently on Kickstarter.
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May 21, 2026
Downsizing is never easy if you have a family in tow. However, with its larger-than-average dimensions and clever layout that provides separation and privacy, the River tiny house is much better suited to full-time family living than many other models.
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May 21, 2026
The Ivory Coast's skyline has gained a dramatic new addition in the form of the massive La Tour F, or Tower F. It's a 76-story supertall skyscraper nearing completion in the Administrative City of Abidjan.
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Architecture, Engineering
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May 21, 2026
After giving us a preview ahead
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May 21, 2026
A new frontier for autonomous flight appears to have been breached as Merlin, Inc. introduces its Merlin Pilot for Commercial Cargo AI-powered flight system that aims to eventually bring pilot-free flight to large cargo aircraft.
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May 21, 2026
Humans and cattle share a long history. Domesticated from a now-extinct ox species around 10,500 years ago, cows have become a major source of protein, dairy, and leather worldwide.
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Biology, Science
Agriculture,
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May 20, 2026
Every year, billions of tons of dust are lifted into the air and dispersed by winds across continents and oceans. This dust deposition has long been recognized as an important process that contributes to soil formation and delivers essential macro and micronutrients to soils.
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Biology,
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May 20, 2026
Alex Dittrich, Nottingham Trent University/ The Conversation
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Environment, Science
Bees,
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May 20, 2026
The average $2 Bic lighter is great for lighting up a cigarette but not as great for lighting campfires or grills. Minnesota startup Radlight presents an intriguing alternative developed specifically for such outdoorsy tasks ... and for fending off hypothermia when things really go south. Its oversized weat
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May 20, 2026
The average $2 Bic lighter is great for lighting up a cigarette but not as great for lighting campfires or grills. Minnesota startup Radlight presents an intriguing alternative developed specifically for such outdoorsy tasks ... and for fending off hypothermia when things really go south. Its over
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May 20, 2026
The average $2 Bic lighter is great for lighting up a cigarette but not as great for lighting campfires or grills. Minnesota startup Radlight presents an intriguing alternative developed specifically for such outdoorsy tasks ... and for fending off hypothermia when things really go south. Its oversized weatherproof lighter delivers a confident
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May 20, 2026
In 2025, data centers consumed 485 TWh of electricity. Thirty percent of th
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May 20, 2026
Mercedes-AMG has pulle
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May 20, 2026
At various facilities around the world, hundreds of brains wait in a cryopreserved state in the hopes that one day, death from a terminal illness may be considered a transient condition.
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Brain Health, Body and Mind
Deaths, Cryopreservation, Brain
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May 20, 2026
Not everyone is cut out for climbing into cramped tiny house loft bedrooms. The Tallebudgera addresses this with a spacious layout suitable for full-time living that's arranged on a single floor.
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Tiny Houses
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May 20, 2026
JCB, the British construction equipment giant best known for its signature yellow construction machinery, is returning to the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah with the Hydromax - a hydrogen-powered land speed racer 32.8 ft (nearly 10 m) long - with a declared target of exceed
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May 20, 2026
Somewhere in the hills outside the city of Karjat in India, there is a marvelous house that bridges the gap between two pieces of land. Built by Wallmakers, the Bridge House spans 100 feet (30 m) across two streams that have carved a 30-ft (7-m) gorge through the landscape, and expertly combines mud, steel and thatch to create a simple yet functional four-bedroom home.
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May 19, 2026
Nic Rawlence, University of Otago/ The Conversation
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Biology, Science
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May 19, 2026
So this is what a Harley-Davidson Bagger would look like if BMW Motorrad made it. Not too shabby! BMW recently took to the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este on Lake Como to unveil the Vision K18 concept motorcycle, and it's got the motorcycle industry on notice.
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May 19, 2026
Is life really out there? The Fermi Paradox famously presents a compelling statistical argument as to why life should be abundant throughout the cosmos.
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Biology,
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May 19, 2026
The day is coming when you may walk past a robot and have no idea it was a robot. Over years of engineering, we've given robots skeletons, brains, senses, and even a nervous system. Muscles have proven particularly complex (not that the other things were easy).
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Robotic
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May 19, 2026
Could glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) nix the inflammation that drives asthma? Maybe, according to a large national study in Denmark.
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Obesity,
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May 19, 2026
With the new Osmo Mobile 8P, DJI's borrowing a handy feature fr
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May 19, 2026
Like the spin of a cosmic coin, a unique set of particle oscillations could ultimately decide the fate of the Universe's biggest suns.
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Physics, Science
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May 19, 2026
Nissan keeps the factory camper vans coming. Its newest is built atop its smallest van, the Clipper kei van, which measures in under 3.4 meters (11.2 feet) long. To make it a micro-camper, Nissan relies on a basic household staple with which everyday DIY handymen have been familiar for ages: pegboard. The van's integrated peg panels serve as a simple, affordable means of holding up the bed and providing highly versatile storage organizati
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May 19, 2026
Nissan keeps the factory camper vans coming. Its newest is built atop its smallest van, the Clipper kei van, which measures in under 3.4 meters (11.2 feet) long. To make it a micro-camper, Nissan relies on a basic household staple with which everyday DIY handymen have been familiar for ages: pegboard. The van's integrated peg panels serve as a simple, affordable means of holding up the bed and providing highly versatile storage organizati
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May 19, 2026
Nissan keeps the factory camper vans coming. Its newest is built atop its smallest van, the Clipper kei van, which measures in under 3.4 meters (11.2 feet) long. To make it a micro-camper, Nissan relies on a basic household staple with which everyday DIY handymen have been familiar for ages: pegboard. The van's integrated peg panels serve as a simple, affordable means of holding up the bed and providing highly versatile stora
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May 19, 2026
Though many of us take grid power for granted, if it goes down for any reason many of us are left in the dark. The Sierro is a new compact home backup system designed to keep your most important devices, like your fridge, router, or CPAP machine, running through an outage.
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May 19, 2026
This one's a biggie. Honda has just posted its first annual loss since becoming a publicly traded company back in 1957. And it's not a small number either - Honda reported a staggering net loss of US$2.7 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31.
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May 18, 2026
It's fairly easy for people to learn from other people - we've been doing it for around 300,000 years - because we can observe, copy, and modify what they're doing. It's less easy for us to learn from other animals that way, because the less our cognition and bodies are alike, the harder it is to copy and modify what they do. Learning about plants, fungi, protozoa, and bacteria is easy e
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May 18, 2026
Sally Christine Reynolds, Bournemouth University/ The Conversation
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Biology, Science
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May 18, 2026
Advances in understanding of neuron activity and adaptation during squirrel hibernation could help inform stroke treatment and recovery.
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Biology,
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May 18, 2026
What better place to pull the covers off of your latest and greatest pocket camera than the Cannes Film Festival? "By unveiling the Osmo Pocket 4P at one of the most prestigious stages in global filmmaking, DJI signals a bold evolution of the Pocket series from a creator tool into a cinematic imaging device capable of professional-grade storytelling," says the company.
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May 18, 2026
Terminal B at LaGuardia Airport in New York has unveiled Bridget, a life-sized, hyper-realistic AI hologram that can hold a real conversation - answering questions about gates, baggage claims, and VIP lounges. The technology is a signal that the way we navigate airports is chan
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May 18, 2026
Despite measuring just 30 ft (9.1 m) long, the Ruby tiny house is surprisingly capable as a full-time home for a small family. It packs in a large and open living area, plus two bedrooms, each with its own staircase.
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Tin
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May 18, 2026
This new tool you'll want on your belt
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May 17, 2026
Rice is one of the most widely grown staple crops, providing around 20% of the daily calorie intake for more than half of the world's population.
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Biology, Science
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May 17, 2026
Far removed from its days as a synonym for "huge Class A motorhome," Winnebago is now known for a diverse lineup of on- and off-road RVs of all sizes. Building out its "Backcountry Series," the company adds its most ruggedly luxurious offering yet: the
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May 17, 2026
Far removed from its days as a synonym for "huge Class A motorhome," Winnebago is now known for a diverse lineup of on- and off-road RVs of all sizes. Building out its "Backcountry Series," the compa
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May 17, 2026
Far removed from its days as a synonym for "huge Class A motorhome," Winnebago is now known for a diverse lineup of on- and off-road RVs of all sizes. Building out its "Backcountry Series," the company adds its most ruggedly luxurious offering yet: the Arka truck camper. This off-grid ex
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May 17, 2026
Far removed from its days as a synonym for "huge Class A motorhome," Winnebago is now known for a diverse lineup of on- and off-road RVs of all sizes. Building out its "Backcountry Series," the company adds its most ruggedly luxurious offering yet: the Arka truck camper. This off-grid ex
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May 17, 2026
Far removed from its days as a synonym for "huge Class A motorhome," Winnebago is now known for a diverse lineup of on- and off-road RVs of all sizes. Building out its "Backcountry Series," the company adds its most ruggedly luxurious offering yet: the
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May 17, 2026
Ian A. Wright, Amy-Marie Gilpin, & Katherine Warwick, Western Sydney University / The Conversation
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Environment, Science
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May 17, 2026
CycloKinetics, a US propellant company, has unveiled a new family of superfuels for aircraft, missiles, and rockets that increase fuel performance by 32%. Aimed at the defense market, the fuels could allow vehicles to fly farther while carrying heavier payloads.
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May 17, 2026
The Byron Bay tiny house is a spacious model that's centered around an open kitchen and living area. The towable home also has multiple upgrades available, including an off-grid setup, and would be a good fit for small families.
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May 17, 2026
Fraimic wants to turn AI art into something you can put on your wall, rather than forgotten images somewhere in your phone's gallery. And honestly? That's a pretty neat idea.
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May 17, 2026
Fraimic wants to turn AI art into something you can put on your wall, rather than forgotten images somewhere in your phone's gallery. And honestly? That's a pretty neat idea.
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May 17, 2026
The US Army has selected three vendors to boost the service's night vision system into the 21st century by replacing the legacy system from over 20 years ago with the next-generation Binocular Night Observation Device (BiNOD).
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May 17, 2026
Rugged phones are not for everyone. They're generally huge and heavy, though most come with a long-life battery and all can withstand a beating. A relatively new name in the space has gone mini for a tough cookie that's also an actioncam.
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Mobile Technology,
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May 17, 2026
Just when modern EVs are starting to feel like interchangeable tech pods on wheels, Renault has decided to bring a little romance back into the equation. The newly revealed open-top version of the Renault 4 E-Tech takes the retro-inspired electric hatch and gives it something the EV world desperately lacks these days - personality.
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May 16, 2026
Norton Motorcycles' comeback has been a long-documented story. The company has spent the better part of the last decade feeling like one of motorcycling's great cautionary tales. Once a legendary British marque synonymous with Isle of Man glory and café-racer culture, the company disappeared i
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