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20-eyed, 20-legged robot moves in any direction with equal ease

June 09, 2026 | Etiido Uko
Most of nature – including humans – is symmetrical, and as creations reflect their creators, many robots we create today feature this symmetry. Flaunting this approach, researchers have created a sea-urchin-like robot with no perceivable symmetry.

Modular next-gen US nuclear reactor goes critical

June 08, 2026 | David Szondy
Nuclear energy in the West took another step forward as the first privately developed, non-light-water reactor to go critical in the United States in more than 40 years reached a major milestone when the Antares Nuclear Mark-0 test reactor came online at Idaho National Laboratory.

Future robots could avoid damage by rolling up like armadillos

June 09, 2026 | Maryna Holovnova
Bioinspired mechanisms have long been used in engineering. Recently, researchers developed a self-controlled technology that can automatically detect potential danger and activate a protective shell, similar to an armadillo.

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It has no traction control nor anti-lock brake capability. There are no safety nets. It's just raw power at the touch of the throttle, and I love it. And yes – it really has been months since I put gas in my car.
Supertramp has been quietly launching some of the market's most compelling expedition campers for years. Now it brings adventure van comfort and pricing to a snarling Ford F-350. The all-new Paragon might be the absolute Goldilocks of adventure rigs.
With its length of just 24 ft, the Goa is on the smaller side even for a tiny house. However, it has been designed for full-time living and packs in two bedrooms, a practical kitchen, and a bathroom with a bathtub.
This is one of those “I swear I’ve seen that before” moments. MG has officially pulled the covers off its latest and greatest coupe, the 07, and the images are uncanny … resembling the Porsche Taycan in more ways than one.
Hermeus's Quarterhorse aircraft is still pushing the supersonic flight envelope, but the US Department of Defense is already so keen on the concept that it's awarded the company US$159 million to explore the military applications of the technology.
Polydrops once noted it took over 100 CFD simulations to finalize the thin, tapered form of its P21 camper. And it didn't stop there. As it ruggedized the trailer into P21X off-road form, it further massaged the vessel's slippery aerodynamics.

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A new study suggests that as many as 20% of Parkinson's disease cases may be something else entirely, highlighting the importance of test accuracy before treatment is even on the cards. As to why it's been misdiagnosed – well, it's complicated.
By testing the luminescence of ancient bones, an international team of researchers has provided strong evidence that residents of South Africa’s Wonderwerk Cave may have been cooking their breakfast some time between 1.07 and 1.78 million years ago.
As deforestation accelerates across the Amazon, scientists are uncovering a disturbing new consequence: humans are transmitting diseases to wildlife.
Does the way information "sticks" to our brains differ depending on the medium? New research suggests it might, with readers engaging more with a story in a traditional book than one read on a digital device.
A team of researchers from George Mason University in Virginia, US, has developed a new model to simulate the team dynamics and group behaviours associated with long-term space travel.
People who don’t like to work out will sometimes joke that they’re “allergic” to exercise. But what many don’t realise is that an allergy to exercise is a real thing – and it can be dangerous if not caught in time.

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One of the most interesting concepts revealed at this year's Japan Mobility Show was also one of the simplest. The barebones Toyota IMV Origin concept is potentially one of the most versatile vehicles Toyota (or any automaker) has ever built.
Having a Swiss Army knife is all fun and games until you find yourself wanting to see in the dark, start a fire, drink water straight from a stream, or heck, even charge your phone. Enter the Lifesaber.
The Artemis II mission, which will return US astronauts to lunar space, has run into problems that have critics demanding NASA remove the crew from the flight for safety reasons. The bigger question is, why do we have astronauts at all?
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.
Dragon Tiny Homes' Fairfax model is one of the most affordable tiny houses on the market. With a length of just 16 ft, it won't suit a large family, but it could be a good fit for a vacation home, or as a guest house.
It's double-barreled, it uses lasers instead of LEDs, and it's machined from a solid block of 6061 aluminum alloy. Come meet the Lumitwin DL700 flashlight, which belts out two converging beams up to a distance of 2 km (1.24 miles).
Scientists have discovered the single largest repository of gold in the world that makes Fort Knox look like a piggy bank. Making up 99.999% of all the precious metal on the planet, it's just sitting there for the taking. However, there is a catch.
The Capucine, by Quadrapol, is a compact tiny house for up to two people. Thanks to its open design, which is arranged on one floor, the home is well-suited to retirees and anyone else who doesn't want to deal with the hassle of stairs.