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Hot tubs vs saunas: Study finds which offers greater health benefits
July 05, 2025
| Pranjal Malewar
In a new study from the University of Oregon, scientists turned up the temperature to see which type of passive heat therapy packs the most health punch – hot baths, traditional saunas, or those fancy far-infrared saunas.
Natural compound mimics exercise's anti-aging benefits – no gym needed
July 04, 2025
| Bronwyn Thompson
Harnessing the power of a metabolite produced in the kidneys and absorbed from certain foods can mimic the health benefits delivered by exercise, regulating inflammation and promoting an array of anti-aging processes without any physical activity.
19% of food and drink from biggest US brands contain controversial dyes
July 05, 2025
| Bronwyn Thompson
In a comprehensive new study looking at 39,763 different foods and drinks from the biggest 25 companies in the country, scientists discovered that almost 20% rely on synthetic food dyes to attract consumers. Now, the fight is on to ban them for good.
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July 05, 2025 | Abhimanyu GhoshalNot satisfied with dominating race tracks, Ferrari is now taking to the high seas with its next venture. The automaker is working on a 100-ft racing monohull yacht that's designed to be fast, and to run exclusively on solar, wind, and kinetic energy.
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July 05, 2025 | Jay KakadeA subtle yet significant geological phenomenon is currently taking place beneath the African continent. Rhythmic surges of molten rocks, pulsing upward like a "heartbeat," are ripping the continent apart to pave the way for a new ocean.
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July 05, 2025 | Paul RiddenThe UK's oldest bicycle manufacturer has launched an ebike called the One. The chain-free commuter rolls with built-in GPS and anti-theft measure, smart connectivity features, and a "striking new visual identity."
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July 05, 2025 | Pranjal MalewarA new study analyzed beverages like water, soda, wine, and beer to find out how many microplastic particles were in each. The results were a surprise, with a container commonly thought to be safe actually found to carry the highest volume of particles.
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July 04, 2025 | Utkarsh SoodXiaomi might not be a seasoned veteran in the auto industry, but the electronics-turned-automotive giant is currently one of the hottest players in China’s EV space. That’s largely thanks to the launch of its all-new SUV, the YU7.
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July 04, 2025 | Joe SalasDJI’s not playing nice. It's coming for Jackery, EcoFlow, and Renogy with the Power 2000 in both features and price. Compact, high output, quick charging and enough power to keep you flying all day.
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July 04, 2025 | Ben CoxworthWe all know that injuries inside the mouth heal quicker than those on the outside of the body. Scientists have a new understanding of why, and believe that their findings could be used in wound treatments that reduce or even eliminate scarring.
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July 04, 2025 | Ben CoxworthAerial jetpacks may still not be readily available, but underwater jetpacks? Those are another story. The relatively affordable XiaoTun is the latest to cross our radar, shooting wearers up to a maximum submerged speed of almost five feet per second.
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July 04, 2025 | Paul RiddenFolding bike veteran Dahon has rolled out a new ebike that lives up to its K-Feather moniker. Tipping the scales at around 26 lb, it should be a fairly easy heft into the train compartment or car trunk between commutes.
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July 04, 2025 | Abhimanyu GhoshalI'm oversimplifying, but a lot of the latest hypercars feature similarly sharp and futuristic designs that blend into each other. Canadian twins Nikita and Iliya Bridan decided to go another way with their wicked creation, the Oilstainlab HF-11.
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