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Arguably the world’s most spectacular photography competition, the Pano Awards continues to deliver awe-inspiring images celebrating the art of panoramic photography, from fairy-tale sunrises to surreal cities poking through the clouds.

The US Air Force is installing a nuclear micro-reactor at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska. Scheduled to go into operation by 2027, the commercially-owned pilot plant could lead to next-gen micro-reactors being used in other remote locations.

It was just this week that we told you about the Kinner, a rather attractive Finnish velomobile. Well, another head-turner has now come to our attention – this one is called the Northern Light 428, and it looks like a human-powered rocket.

Although electroporation technology is very effective at delivering DNA-based vaccines, the required equipment is bulky, complex and expensive. Now, however, scientists have shown that a converted barbecue lighter is capable of doing the job.

When you're dealing with the kind of small living space offered by a tiny house, maximizing glazing can really help it feel less cramped. Baluchon embraced this approach with its Ia Orana build, which really opens up the home to light and views.

Aquatic Architects Design Studio and Innovative Marine Ventures have recently launched the AP EX 1, a floating lounge that's fully self-sufficient and boasts an expandable design and modular use of space for entertaining on the Dubai waterways.

At the RazerCon 2021 livestream event, Razer launched new Kraken headsets with HyperSense haptic feedback technology cooked in, adding another immersive dimension to gameplay by converting sound signals into "dynamic touch-sensory feedback."

Cooler temperatures are starting to set in around the country, bringing with it lighted fireplaces, fire pits, and personal heaters. Get comfortable while at home with the FLÎKR Fire2: Personal Fireplace, an innovative portable warming solution.

Having only just returned from a trial campaign that yielded massive hauls of plastic waste, the Ocean Cleanup Project is now moving beyond testing and kicking off its first operational mission, while outlining plans for a much larger system.

Lockheed Martin, Nanoracks, and Voyager Space have entered into a partnership to launch a permanently crewed commercial space station by 2027. Called Starlab, the semi-inflatable platform will be available to the US government and private industry.

Scientists have used cellulose derived from wood as the basis for a solid battery electrolyte, which is paper-thin and can bend and flex to absorb stress as the battery is cycled, while also offering record high conductivity.

Johns Hopkins Medicine has been awarded a grant by the National Institutes of Health for research investigating psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy to treat tobacco addiction. The grant is the first federal funding in 50 years for psychedelic therapy.