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The US now has the first dual-action eye drop for age-related vision loss

February 03, 2026 | Bronwyn Thompson
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a landmark eye drop that uses a combined dose of medication to restore age-related near-sightedness, without the need for surgery, for longer than anything else on the market – and with less side effects.

X marks the spot: Futuristic cross-shaped airport sets new size record

February 01, 2026 | Adam Williams
Zaha Hadid Architects has revealed plans for the largest airport in Africa. As you might expect from the firm, this ambitious building is very striking, and it will take the form of a massive futuristic structure in the desert.

CaliforniaX: Inflatable Volkswagen camper van multiplies head space

February 03, 2026 | C.C. Weiss
The Ford Transit Custom isn't the only van to gain an inflatable pop-up roof design – the VW T7 gets one, too. Rhön Camp presents the first VW camper van with Freescape inflatable roof, pairing the air tent with a California-style interior.

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In announcing the new 40 Years of Nugget limited edition camper van, Ford released exactly one exterior and one interior photo. Unacceptable. We made sure to stop by and grab more pictures of the world's latest Nugget camper van at its CMT debut.
Woods Design has unveiled a stylish metal bracelet that’s actually an EDC toolkit featuring hex screwdrivers, a spoke wrench, whistle, compass, eternal pen, and a fire starter. It can even morph into a strap for your smartwatch.
Going tiny always means making some sacrifices, but the Natural Luxe needs fewer than most. It has a remarkably open and spacious layout with a large kitchen and living area, and even a dedicated home office.
I love carabiners for keeping keys and other essential items together so I don't misplace them. A new one I've spotted from upstart EDC brand Mr. Gadget goes several steps further and cleverly slots a bunch of useful tools in its titanium frame.
The Tiny Hogwarts features a compact interior that would be a good fit for two people to live full-time, but thanks to some well-thought-out interior design choices it can also accommodate up to four when needed.
Nuclear power isn't just for naval ships anymore as demonstrated by the Nuclear Propulsion in merchant Shipping (NuProShip II) project led by the Norwegian University of Science and Technology which is looking at fitting nuclear reactors to heavy-duty commercial vessels.

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Mukaab, the world's largest skyscraper, is one of the most ambitious construction projects ever conceived. However, according to a new report, Saudi authorities have stopped work on the the gigantic building, and its future now looks uncertain.
Construction on the new world's tallest skyscraper is rapidly approaching a major milestone. Saudi Arabia's JEC Tower is racing towards 100 floors, making it another step closer to achieving its projected 2028 completion date.
Yamaha has been working with storied British carmaker Caterham on its new electric sports car. Dubbed the Project V, it is finally here. And not only is it coming to America, but it is coming for Porsche.
Researchers have discovered a new way to potentially treat liver disease. By blocking a key inflammatory pathway it could be possible to reduce liver damage and improve blood vessel function in patients suffering cirrhosis.
Last year, Subaru surpassed Toyota and Lexus to become the most reliable carmaker according to Consumer Reports. This year, Toyota reclaims its crown. And there’s one damning stat: Four out of the top five most reliable car brands this year are Japanese.
In the South China Sea, the aqua-colored waters of an expansive shallow reef platform suddenly gives way to a near vertical shaft of vast darkness – an ocean sinkhole almost entirely devoid of oxygen and, in turn, marine life as we know it.
High on sheer cliffs in China, ancient coffins are wedged into rock faces hundreds of feet above the ground. These dramatic burials, now re-examined using ancient DNA, point to a broader practice where disparate cultures all had their own "sky graves."
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.