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3D-printed frog swims using artificial muscles powered by light
November 13, 2026
| Mike McRae
A frog that takes nearly two minutes to swim about the length of a credit card is unlikely to make a splash at the next Amphibian Olympics. Then again, most frogs have the benefit of some 200 million years of evolution. This one was just hatched out of a 3D printer.
Volkswagen mini-camper van is the most stylish tiny RV of its kind
November 12, 2026
| C.C. Weiss
Camper conversion shop Bodans takes the Caddy, Volkswagen's smallest van, and carves out a simple-but-elegant pop-up interior that's much more inviting than average. It's a cushy studio apartment on wheels in which you'll be happy to spend time.
Utility version of electric snow bike will double down on power
November 13, 2026
| Ben Coxworth
Envo Drive Systems' MoonBike electric snow bike definitely looks like it's a lot fun, but is it up for doing some actual work? Well, for any jobs it can't handle, a new utility version is on the way – and it'll pack double the motor power.
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November 13, 2026 | Paul RiddenBuilding on the popularity of its utterly adorable Z-shaped portable projectors, Aurzen launched a Full HD flavor at IFA 2026 in September. I recently got my hands on a Zip Pro, and the on-screen resolution isn't the only spec to get a serious bump. -
November 13, 2026 | Adam WilliamsTiny houses don't come much smaller – or cheaper – than this unnamed model. Measuring just 16 ft long, it features a space-saving interior that makes some interesting choices to maximize its limited footprint. -
November 13, 2026 | Simon HeptinstallBYD has combined solar panels, on-site energy storage, superfast Flash Charging and a plug-in robot arm into an extraordinary 'gas station' of the future located in the Abu Dhabi desert. -
November 12, 2026At EICMA 2026, LYVA unveiled a human-centered mobility portfolio spanning family cargo transport, e-bikes, e-kickscooters and electric motorcycles – designed around how people travel, connect and enjoy the ride. -
November 12, 2026 | Bronwyn ThompsonA first-of-a-kind daily oral blood thinner has been approved by the FDA to prevent clotting in people who have already experienced a stroke or what healthcare professionals call "mini" episodes. Secondary strokes are more dangerous than many realize.
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Not every tiny house needs to be an exercise in squeezing as much as possible into the smallest footprint. The Cali 9.6 takes a more relaxed approach, with an easy to navigate single-floor layout that opens up to the outside.
The X8 triple-expander wasn't the only all-new telescopic camper French innovator Beauer introduced this year. In its big lineup reshuffle, it also fully reshaped the future of its six-sleeper caravan. The all-new X6 breaks out of the curvaceous mold the brand has used exclusively for its trailers in the past, becoming a smoothed-corner cuboid built to maximize internal space. And it might just be the nicest overall Beauer design yet.
Qantas Airways has entered the Guinness Book of World Records after the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) verified that the airline's Airbus A350-1000ULR passenger liner completed the world's longest commercial flight from Melbourne to Toulouse.
The roof of this tiny house does more than just keep the rain out: it also doubles as a terrace. Inside, the home features a clever space-saving interior layout that sleeps up to six people.
For all the heavy hitters in Harley-Davidson’s ranks, it is perhaps the Sprint 440 that has the biggest responsibility for carrying the weight of the company’s sales. For if H-D is able to hit home with its new motorcycle, it might well and truly be “back.”
In a market packed with huge tiny houses, the Summer's Night Dream offers a refreshing change: a tiny house that's actually, well, tiny. Despite its modest dimensions, it sleeps four people – or even more at a squeeze.
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November 12, 2026 | Bronwyn ThompsonMove over, Santa in flip-flops holding a cricket bat and a can of beer, the land Down Under has a new favorite Christmas visitor – a stunning golden beetle that will have entomologists more excited than ever. Which says a lot. -
November 12, 2026A Microsoft 365 plan keeps Office working only as long as payments continue. Office 2024 Professional Plus is available as a one-time purchase, and a lifetime license is $47.99 (reg. $249.99) with code DEAL20. -
November 12, 2026 | Ben CoxworthOrdinarily, if you're in a car that's underwater, that is not a good thing. Such is not the case with the Aquaticar, however, a new amusement-park-ride vehicle which is powered by bubbles. -
November 12, 2026 | Omar KardoudiFlorida Polytechnic University says its campus is about to have America's first flying police officer. The department's Jetson ONE, nicknamed Astro, isn't on patrol just yet, but its chief says the FAA has signed off. Now it just needs its papers. -
November 12, 2026 | Monica J. WhiteThe Seestar S30 Plus is the new sibling to the S30 Pro, which we covered earlier this year. It's aimed at beginners and enthusiasts who want to capture the night sky without first having to spend hours assembling a mini-observatory.
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A component of the aromatic spice cinnamon has encouraged hair follicles to sprout in the lab, and now researchers have set their sights on using it to develop a novel treatment that could reverse hair loss through the use of natural compounds.
It's not often you get two household names in one headline, but that's what happened at Mecum's annual collector automobile auction season Kickstarter in Florida this week, with a who's who of motorsport stacking the provenance of the same car.
Rolls-Royce says it's finished building the first demonstrator for its massive UltraFan engine, which will eventually hit the skies in airliners to be developed in the 2030s. Testing begins soon, with expectations of a 25% leap in efficiency.
One little button in a piece of CAD software is threatening to fundamentally change the way we design, as well as what the built world looks like in the near future. Inspired by evolution, generative design produces extremely strong, efficient and lightweight shapes. And boy do they look weird.
The Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance was held last Sunday, with 209 of the most celebrated examples of automotive art displayed on the 18th fairway of Pebble Beach Golf Course, just outside Monterey in California. Here are the pick of the pics taken by Angus MacKenzie and Somer Hooker at the event.
Scientists have discovered that a once-in-a-billion-years evolutionary event is underway, as two lifeforms have merged into one organism that boasts abilities its peers would envy. Last time this happened, Earth got plants.
Humanoid robot laborers will soon hit the workforce, powered by AI and designed eventually to take over any task a human worker can do. Figure's Brett Adcock is one of the people driving this seismic shift, so we asked him what the future holds.
Luke Workman, AKA LiveforPhysics, is a brilliant, fearless, joyful maniac who seems to be involved in just about every significant electric project in Silicon Valley. That's just his professional life - things get even crazier after hours.