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Italian superyacht firm unveils solar-powered amphibious "crabmaran"
January 15, 2021
Italian yacht design firm Lazzarini has unveiled designs for a solar-powered amphibious “crabmaran” that the studio says will be the first in the world. Dubbed Pagurus, the striking 82-ft catamaran merges solar technology and innovative design.
Astronomers may have detected background ripples in spacetime itself
January 14, 2021
The gravitational waves we’ve detected so far have been like tsunamis in the spacetime sea. Now, a 13-year survey of light from pulsars scattered across the galaxy may have revealed the first hints of gentle gravitational wave background signals.
Review: Oculus Quest 2 is an even better portal into alternate worlds
January 14, 2021
The original Oculus Quest was one of the technology world's great game-changers, and the new Quest 2 makes big improvements everywhere while dropping the price. We've now spent a month with the world's latest, greatest standalone VR headset.
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Small, slick French camper van is the bivy of van life
January 15, 2021The term "bivy" (or bivouac) immediately inspires images of very basic camping. French company Bivy Life lives up to that image by creating a small, efficient "mobile base camp" that's much simpler than other camper vans and motorhomes out there. -
NASA takes delivery of Orion Artemis I spacecraft
January 15, 2021After fears that it might require disassembly, Lockheed Martin has completed work on the Artemis I Orion spacecraft and has formally transferred possession to NASA's Exploration Ground Systems team at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. -
Snoek may just be the fastest velomobile you can buy
January 15, 2021Although velomobiles are known for being faster than bicycles, some of the more "practical" models can be rather ungainly. That doesn't apply to the Snoek, though, which is built first and foremost for speed. -
Not-so-solitary electric eels observed hunting in packs
January 15, 2021It has generally been thought that electric eels are purely solitary animals, which stalk prey on their own. Now, however, scientists have described seeing the creatures hunting in packs – which only nine other fish species are known to do. -
Fender celebrates its 75th year with special edition guitars and basses
January 15, 2021Fender is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, and is marking the occasion with special editions of its most popular models – the Telecaster, Stratocaster, Precision Bass and Jazz Bass. -
High Line expansion will take more feet off busy New York streets
January 15, 2021New York City's High Line is slated to be expanded following an announcement by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. The project aims to improve pedestrian access in the area and its first phase will reportedly cost roughly $60 million. -
Asus projector serves up coffee-cup-sized big-screen entertainment
January 15, 2021Asus has debuted the ZenBeam Latte L1 portable projector at the online-only CES 2021 expo. The mug-sized, battery powered unit with a built-in speaker is designed for streaming YouTube videos or games inside or outside the home. -
InSight's Mars "mole" abandoned after two years of troubleshooting
January 14, 2021NASA and DLR have officially called it quits on InSight's "mole." The instrument was designed to drill deep into the Martian soil, but soon hit a snag and has now been abandoned after almost two years of troubleshooting failed to resolve the issue. -
This improved immersive wireless speaker is now under $50
January 14, 2021If you're looking for a new speaker that is compact and packs a punch, you've come to the right place. This portable speaker is a great contender for achieving quality sound and ultimate versatile functionality, all with faultless compatibility. -
Eye membrane removal may help transplanted cells reverse glaucoma damage
January 14, 2021Glaucoma can cause vision loss that's currently irreversible. But now scientists have found that removing a membrane in the eye could help transplanted cells migrate into the optic nerve and repair the connections, potentially restoring lost vision. -
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Prototype TV ditches the plug and powers up wirelessly
January 14, 2021Usually when we talk about "cutting the cord," it means cancelling cable TV. But Russian startup Reasonance has bigger plans for TV cord cutting, showing a prototype that leaves the electrical cord behind in favor of wireless power.