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First GLP-1 weight-loss pill on sale in the US within weeks for $149 a month
December 23, 2025
| Bronwyn Thompson
The next transformative phase of weight-loss medication is upon us, with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approving Novo Nordisk's highly anticipated oral GLP-1 drug – with a starting dose available in early January for US$149.
5,200 holes carved into a Peruvian mountain left by an ancient economy
December 21, 2025
| Bronwyn Thompson
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.
1-minute instant glamping tent strips open huge immersive views
December 23, 2025
| C.C. Weiss
The CanvasCamp Mouflon Tent pulls together a rugged canvas build, instant-pitching integrated hub frame and massive windows on all four sides like no other tent we've seen. It looks perfect for a night in the park or an extended overland expedition.
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December 23, 2025Bring the benefits of daily massage home. The Lifevibe Prime Massage Chair combines award-winning design with vibroacoustic sound therapy to relax muscles, calm the mind, and support sleep, focus, and recovery – no appointments required.
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December 23, 2025 | Malcolm AzaniaThe new “stingraybot” from a team at ETH Zurich (the Federal Institute of Technology of Switzerland) offers enormous promise for surgery, medical care, wildlife biology, robotics, and more, thanks to muscular membranes of microbubbles.
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December 23, 2025 | Michael FrancoMaking the wings on passenger jets thinner and longer can go a long way toward reducing drag and making them more efficient, but they vibrate like crazy. Engineers at NASA and Boeing are now tackling the problem.
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December 23, 2025Holiday overindulgence is great at the time, but how you feel after matters more. FED Fitness makes home workouts easy, with quality gear trusted by 12M+ families. Enjoy 20% off most equipment and flash deals up to 50% off this holiday season.
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December 23, 2025 | Stefan IonescuEngineAI's T800 humanoid robot, backed by 1-billion yuan in funding, boasts acrobatic combat skills, human-like agility, modular batteries, and advanced AI. Mass production begins in 2026, aiming to revolutionize industrial applications worldwide.
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December 23, 2025 | Abhimanyu GhoshalAn upcoming wearable device for the legally blind could help them navigate public and outdoor spaces independently, acting as 'glasses' that guide them through their surroundings. Maker .Lumen is accepting reservations now.
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December 23, 2025Nine bucks and change to make your PC feel new? Windows 11 Pro drops to $9.97 (reg. $199) for a single license, so you can add Snap Layouts, BitLocker, and Copilot without replacing hardware—assuming your machine passes the checks.
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December 23, 2025 | Michael FrancoSince 2011, scientists have been puzzled about the force resulting from a gigantic earthquake and tsunami that destroyed, among other things, Japan's Fukushima Nuclear Plant. Now, a Guinness World Record drilling expedition has solved the puzzle.
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December 23, 2025 | Utkarsh SoodWhen Triumph released its first-ever 400cc motorcycles last year, very few people would have foreseen the success that followed. Now, the British bikemaker has followed up with two new bikes on the same platform – the Thruxton 400 and Tracker 400.
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December 22, 2025What if a zipper lock wasn’t just locked or unlocked? Titaner Trident introduces a triple-stage mechanical system that brings adjustable control, keyless security, and precision titanium engineering to an everyday object long overlooked.
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