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We finally know how the Venus fly trap turns touch into traps
October 03, 2025
| David Szondy
What has no brain, no nervous system, and not even nerves, yet acts as if it has reflexes? The answer is a Venus fly trap. This famous carnivorous plant captures insects and other small animals – and scientists have now figured out how.
Notoriously expensive loopy outboard propeller drops 50% in price
October 02, 2025
| C.C. Weiss
A year ago, Sharrow launched the MX-A propeller for small outboards, effectively cutting pricing by more than half compared to previous prop launches. Now it's doing it again with the AX, a sub-$1K propeller designed for even smaller outboards.
Bluetooth module gets vintage speakers back in the game
October 03, 2025
| Ben Coxworth
There are now tons of old high-end speakers that are still in great condition, but that go unused simply because they aren't modern. The SoundUp device addresses that problem, by converting vintage speakers to Bluetooth.
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October 03, 2025 | Paul RiddenOptoma has launched a new series of projectors under the Photon Life moniker, which is aimed at replacing popular lamp-based models in the company's line up. The series comprises three family members, including the flagship PK32 4K 4LED thrower.
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October 03, 2025 | Abhimanyu GhoshalA team of researchers in France and Canada might have just improved upon humble parachutes by making lots of holes in them. It could be just the thing we need for more precise humanitarian aid drops and safer drone deliveries.
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October 03, 2025 | Adam WilliamsBIG's recently completed California college building showcases the firm's knack for producing eye-catching architecture. The project is made up of stacked concrete rectangular forms that are topped by a large solar panel array.
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October 03, 2025 | Paul RiddenBelgium's Bike43 has revealed a nifty cargo ebike that can grow as your family or hauling needs change. Riders can start off with a Short model, and then step up to a Mid flavor courtesy of an easy mod, and back again as needed.
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October 02, 2025Still paying Microsoft 365 fees? End them forever with a Microsoft Office lifetime license on sale for $39.97 during New Atlas’ version of Prime Day. Plus, you get a free training bundle to master Office apps. Only valid this week (MSRP $239.99).
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October 02, 2025 | Paul McClureA groundbreaking study has revealed that your mom and dad’s DNA don’t just pass on telomere length, they actively reshape it in the first days of life, influencing how we age and our risk of developing diseases such as cancer.
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October 02, 2025 | Paul McClureScientists have developed a powerful new dual-imaging tool that maps the retina’s structure and oxygen use in unprecedented detail. This breakthrough could one day help doctors spot sight-stealing diseases long before symptoms appear.
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October 02, 2025 | Ian BakerIt’s hard to think of a more challenging environment for an automotive battery than the Moon, and preparations for NASA’s Artemis program give us a chance to contrast the pioneering technology of the 1970s with where we are 50 years later.
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October 02, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonNearly 3,000 growing chasms have opened up in dozens of towns, swallowing up roads and houses in their path. Known as urban gullies, these destructive forces of nature are increasing rapidly and now threaten to displace more than 3.2 million people.
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October 02, 2025 | Utkarsh SoodWhen the Kawasaki ‘Big Zed’ naked was discontinued a few years back, it broke the hearts of many a folk. Some moved on, while others simply chose to live in the ghost of days gone by. Now, after a decade, the liter-class motorcycle makes a comeback!
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