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Men cope with loneliness in a strikingly different way to women
August 27, 2026
| Mike McRae
For the first time, scientists find that the male brain is wired to motivate men to drink when they're lonely, while the opposite appears true when it comes to women. It highlights how sex-specific neural pathways inform our behaviors.
Sonic micro-robots burst into motion without batteries or motors
August 26, 2026
| Maryna Holovnova
What happens when a device becomes so small that there’s no room left for a battery or motor? Scientists have found a way to power tiny devices and robots and make them move by using sound.
Wood fire alternative warms your campsite with a red-hot rod
August 26, 2026
| Maryna Holovnova
A traditional campfire is a lot of work, but not being allowed to have one because of a fire ban is even worse. A new propane-based alternative on Kickstarter promises to keep you warm when a wood fire isn’t an option.
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August 26, 2026 | Howard ArmitageThe Ulanzi TC001 is a small Wi-Fi clock built around a 32 x 8 RGB LED matrix. It’s compact, bright and just retro enough to be charming without looking like something dragged out of an arcade cabinet. Out of the box, the appeal is simple.
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August 26, 2026Back-to-school season is about smarter commuting. Kingbull's 2026 campaign features four e-bikes designed for different needs, from affordable campus rides to family-friendly errands. Here's how the Ranger, Hunter 2.0S, Discover 2.0, and Voyager 2.0 compare.
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August 26, 2026 | Mike McRaeCognitive decline is far more common among individuals over the age of 65 years, but some genetic mutations cause the same characteristic loss of memory and mental processing in children. But the good news is that we now know how to treat it.
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August 26, 2026MagellanTV offers lifetime access to more than 4,000 ad-free documentaries, movies, and series for a one-time $149.97 payment—an easy way to give screen time a little more substance without recurring fees.
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August 26, 2026 | Adam WilliamsThis tiny house squeezes about as much as you could reasonably ask into its 16-ft length while remaining practical. The Petite Pelican sleeps two comfortably, plus it can fit another couple of guests too.
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August 26, 2026 | Etiido Uko“Better the devil you know ...” That’s a worst-case scenario. The best case is an angel you know. But what if that angel was somewhat of a devil all along? Researchers have shown that ordinary Wi-Fi can serve as a powerful surveillance tool.
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August 26, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodWe pit 3 electric dirt bikes against each other: the ENGWE Eagle, Buffseek R01, and Tasaca T500-V58. All are fighting for attention in roughly the same $1,000 to $1,500 neighborhood. Targeted at younger folks, these promise proper dirt-bike thrills.
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August 25, 2026Built for rough streets during the week and off-road escapes on weekends, the Kingbull Rover 2.0 combines full suspension, fat tires, a 750W Bafang motor, and a 720Wh battery in one versatile $1,199 e-bike.
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August 25, 2026 | David SzondyThe new Space Age looks to be shifting into top gear as SpaceX signs an agreement with the state of Louisiana for the company to invest US$100 billion to build the world's largest spaceport that could conduct over 10,000 launches per year.
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August 25, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalFor years, America's been in the chokehold of oversized pickup trucks, but common sense – and more reasonably proportioned utes – may soon prevail. VW has just revealed the Tukan in Brazil. Could it make a trip over to the US?
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