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Earthquake 'whiplash' seen in large seismic events for the first time

May 07, 2026 | Bronwyn Thompson
Newly observed negative-phase waveforms in earthquake data has alerted scientists to a previously unrecognized feature of the "big ones" that occur when tectonic plates clash – and it may help us engineer safer structures in response to the movement.

Adventure RV mastermind preps VW into "most ambitious camper van" yet

May 05, 2026 | C.C. Weiss
Sunlight has made a name for itself as a go-to for capable all-terrain adventure campers. With last year's Ibex 4x4 concept, it previewed how it would step things up to the next level. Now it's readying the production Ibex for launch this summer.

Morbidelli N125V: Here's what a 125cc Ducati naked moto would look like

May 06, 2026 | Utkarsh Sood
The Morbidelli N125V is a 125cc motorcycle from China dressed in Ducati-like underpinnings. No kidding – a proper liquid-cooled V-twin, a steel trellis frame, an aluminum single-sided swingarm … this might just be the coolest entry-level moto ever!

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Combining a low price with a modest footprint of just 224 sq ft, the Rasa tiny house comes with a carefully considered interior that sleeps four in comfort – or even up to six at a squeeze.
Designing a tiny house for a couple is one thing, but creating a home on wheels for a family is another challenge entirely. The Soma addresses this with a spacious layout that fits in three bedrooms and a large open living area.
Imagine a sensor that never requires a battery change. Like, ever. You could forget them for decades, and they’ll continue to function just fine. Well, researchers have created just that: a sensor that doesn’t require electricity or batteries.
As if it wasn't already running enough laps around its competition in the EV world, BYD's now building a hypercar for drop-top aficionados. The Denza Z boasts unreal acceleration, classic styling, and room for four. What more could you want?
The RX 450h+ plug-in hybrid luxury SUV sits right at the intersection of pragmatism and indulgence, sipping electrons like a monk but wrapped in enough leather to make a cattle ranch nervous.
Flying under the radar of robot hype, Sony AI's Ace has shown off its rapid-speed learning abilities that are seriously remarkable, displaying powerful split-second decision-making while taking on some of the best table tennis players – and winning.

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Researchers in the Netherlands have created mechanical structures that strangely shrink – or more precisely, snap inward – instead of stretching outward when pulled. This 'countersnapping' behavior could find use in tomorrow's soft robots.
Some people can’t get their bad cholesterol levels down, even if they take cholesterol-lowering meds. A clinical trial using a combination of existing and not-yet-released cholesterol tablets lowered bad cholesterol by almost half.
Though it has a length of just 24 ft, the Spruce tiny house maximizes its limited available space well. Its compact layout includes a sleeping loft with standing room, and even a small balcony area.
People who sit on the low or high side of normal vitamin B12 levels are still at risk of cognitive impairment, a new study found. It's suggested we rethink the ‘healthy’ range for the vitamin that plays a key role in brain and nerve health.
A new video takes you inside Dyson's impressive vertical farming operation, which is home to 1,225,000 strawberry plants and shows you how the company is applying its manufacturing knowledge to producing homegrown food for British consumers.
Chinese humanoids are starting to move with extraordinary grace and agility, but Boston Dynamics is the OG in this field, and fresh video of its swivel-jointed Atlas robot running, cartwheeling and breakdancing shows it's still at the bleeding edge.
When we first caught wind of Thule's new Widesky rooftop tent, we took the model name to imply a large, clear stargazing skylight. Instead, Thule's latest tent encourages panoramic viewing in a different way, one we haven't seen on any other RTT.
Australian defense company Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has unveiled its Apollo High Energy Laser Weapon (HELW) that pumps out up to 150 kW of power yet can take out 200 medium-sized drones running on its own internal power supply.