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Video: Cat-clawed drone is the first to land on near-vertical ice walls
September 01, 2026
| Omar Kardoudi
The Ice Dart is a quadcopter designed by researchers at the Université de Sherbrooke in Quebec to solve a problem that has quietly limited drone science for years: there's almost nowhere safe to land in the harshest environments on Earth.
Volkswagen camper van kicks off the next era at surprising price
August 30, 2026
| C.C. Weiss
The age of all-electric Volkswagen camper vans is here. VW finally has an official electric California camper van on the way to market. The all-new ID. California Cruise is even closer than expected, with deliveries slated to begin next year.
AI shopping cart users spend 32% more at supermarkets
September 01, 2026
| Etiido Uko
One of AI's many promises is that it will help us do everything better. Work faster, research more seamlessly, and perhaps be more financially prudent? Well, not exactly. Research suggests that AI-assisted shopping may end up making you spend more.
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Norway is getting a knowledge and experience center next year that's all about the whales that inhabit the waters near its northern coast. Fittingly, the building's form resembles one of these majestic sea creatures diving into the water.
More than 20 years since the Airbus A380 took to the skies, ushering in a new era of commercial flight, Chinese scientists have a bold plan to disrupt the aviation industry as we know it, with a bold futuristic jet unlike anything we've seen before.
I don’t know how, but BYD manages to get these sorts of headlines almost every week. This time, it’s for the company’s latest crossover SUV – the weirdly named BYD FCB Ti 9 that promises a whopping 1,430-mile (2,300-km) combined range.
3D-printed construction is still on the cutting edge, but it's moving to the mainstream. A major stride comes from Denmark, where a team has completed Europe's largest 3D-printed housing project, creating 36 student apartments.
On paper, the OXS Thunder Duo X sounds too good to be true. At a glance, I thought it might be a little gimmicky. After I plugged the system in and fired up Modern Warfare 3, I finished the campaign with some thoughts ...
When it comes to tiny houses, how small is too small? We're not sure where the line is, but this model doesn't cross it. Despite its compact dimensions, it manages to provide a comfortable layout for two, all on one level.
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August 31, 2026 | David SzondyIn a two-for-one move, the US Army has announced that it has authorized the construction of up to 20 nuclear micro-reactors across military bases in the continental United States to provide reliable power and boost the country's nuclear industrial base. -
August 31, 2026PHOSGO's Go5 Ultra and Go5 Pro integrate 200 W of solar panels into their wheels, recovering up to 17 miles of range per sunny day and extending multi-day rides to as much as 140 miles. -
August 31, 2026 | Mike McRaeNew findings by a team of researchers from the US and Australia have complicated an ongoing debate over whether a total joint arthroplasty may increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
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August 31, 2026 | C.C. WeissRadica has never been known to follow convention. Its original widened pickup cap camped like nothing out there, and its subsequent launches followed suit. The new Stargate lands as a telescopic pop-topper that becomes the most spacious Radica yet. -
August 31, 2026 | Ben CoxworthWhile many cyclists like to alternate between sipping water and energy gel, doing so can be an awkward, messy and wasteful process. The Dualfuel Sports Bottle is designed to change that, as it can be switched between water and gel output modes. -
August 31, 2026 | Maryna HolovnovaCounterfeit alcohol is a global problem that continues to cause deadly methanol poisoning outbreaks in many countries. Recently, scientists have developed a technology that can detect methanol in alcoholic drinks without even opening the bottle. -
August 31, 2026If you like educational shows like documentaries, you might be disappointed by Netflix, but there’s a better option. Curiosity Stream is a full documentary streaming platform, and a lifetime subscription is on sale for $149.99 (reg. $399.99). -
August 31, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalThis cute little robot duck isn't actually a toy. It's actually a platform for budding roboticists to train on and develop skills. But heck, this might be the most fun design for a hackable machine we've seen yet. -
August 30, 2026The Hisense M7SG is designed for households looking to move from conventional LED TVs to MiniLED display technology. With Hi-QLED MiniLED at its core, it brings strong contrast, bright highlights, and precise light control to everyday family viewing. -
August 30, 2026 | Mike McRaeDeveloped by researchers in the US, the remarkable new treatment could one day be used to treat patients in advanced stages of dementia by restoring the brain’s ability to recover from ongoing neurodegeneration.
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A subtle yet significant phenomenon is occurring beneath the North American continent; its ancient bedrock is slowly dripping into the Earth’s mantle, creating a funnel-like structure concentrated over the Midwest of the United States.
Bürstner has teased some impressive new vehicle debuts ahead of the world's largest RV show. Among them, the Signature series subtly deletes the division between camper van and motorhome with a sleek, semi-integrated body and transformable interior.
The world's oldest human fingerprint has been discovered at an archaeological site in Spain. The fingerprint was dated at 43,000 years old and is believed to have come from a Neanderthal.
Back in 2014, e-mobility company AEMotion set out to "combine the agility of a motorcycle with the safety profile of a four-wheeled vehicle." After much prototyping, its two-person tilting creation is up for pre-order ahead of production next year.
For nearly a century, a strange band of 5,200 holes carved into a hillside has defied explanation. Stretching for nearly a mile along the edge of the Pisco Valley, Monte Serpe – "serpent mountain" – may have finally revealed its secrets to scientists.
The typical charging time for an ebike is measured in hours, but Morelle looks to slash that unit to minutes to create the world's fastest charging ebike. The new bike also looks to be as sleek and lightweight as it is convenient to charge.
Deep underground in a dark, sulfuric cave, scientists have made an incredible discovery – a giant communal spider web spanning more than 1,000 square feet, home to an estimated 110,000 spiders that defy nature to coexist in harmony.
This compact tiny house doubles down on one of the major benefits of small living: freedom. The home runs off-grid and combines an easy-to-tow configuration with an open layout that's arranged on one floor.