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Apartment-like tiny house spreads out for spacious single floor living
June 09, 2026
| Adam Williams
The Miami tiny house doesn't try to squeeze too much into its extra-wide 400-sq-ft single-floor interior. Instead, it spreads out for a spacious and apartment-like layout that's designed to sleep two in comfort.
5-in-1 miniature surgical robot is the size of a seed
June 08, 2026
| Etiido Uko
Picture a surgical robot that can move, cut tissue, release drugs, grip and store samples, and generate heat. You most likely didn't imagine a robot that can fit in your hands. Yet, scientists have created a 5-in-1 robot that fits on your fingertip!
The riddle of the LA Olympics: No cars, no new venues – How?
June 09, 2026
| Dr. Jaroslav Boublik
In 2028, Los Angeles will become the first city to hold the (modern) Olympic Games for a third time – and it's planning to do so with no new infrastructure built, and as a "no-cars" event in one of the world's most car-reliant cities. Here's how.
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Supertramp has been quietly launching some of the market's most compelling expedition campers for years. Now it brings adventure van comfort and pricing to a snarling Ford F-350. The all-new Paragon might be the absolute Goldilocks of adventure rigs.
A different breed of Leatherman plier multitool, the Crunch had a set of lockable pliers that emerged via a unique triple-folding action. It was discontinued just a few years ago, but now it's back for one last run. Meet the Captain's Crunch.
With its length of just 24 ft, the Goa is on the smaller side even for a tiny house. However, it has been designed for full-time living and packs in two bedrooms, a practical kitchen, and a bathroom with a bathtub.
This is one of those “I swear I’ve seen that before” moments. MG has officially pulled the covers off its latest and greatest coupe, the 07, and the images are uncanny … resembling the Porsche Taycan in more ways than one.
Hermeus's Quarterhorse aircraft is still pushing the supersonic flight envelope, but the US Department of Defense is already so keen on the concept that it's awarded the company US$159 million to explore the military applications of the technology.
Polydrops once noted it took over 100 CFD simulations to finalize the thin, tapered form of its P21 camper. And it didn't stop there. As it ruggedized the trailer into P21X off-road form, it further massaged the vessel's slippery aerodynamics.
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June 09, 2026 | Adam WilliamsThe real Sagrada Familia has been under construction for more than 140 years, but Lego's new replica should hopefully prove a little quicker to assemble. Featuring just over 12,000 pieces, it's Lego's largest set to date. -
June 08, 2026 | David SzondyNuclear energy in the West took another step forward as the first privately developed, non-light-water reactor to go critical in the United States in more than 40 years reached a major milestone when the Antares Nuclear Mark-0 test reactor came online at Idaho National Laboratory. -
June 08, 2026The true value of 3D scanning lies in turning data into decisions fast. SHARE3DCAM’s latest AI Engine upgrade streamlines the path from field capture to delivery, generating editable CAD drafts from point clouds and immersive digital twins.
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By testing the luminescence of ancient bones, an international team of researchers has provided strong evidence that residents of South Africa’s Wonderwerk Cave may have been cooking their breakfast some time between 1.07 and 1.78 million years ago.
As deforestation accelerates across the Amazon, scientists are uncovering a disturbing new consequence: humans are transmitting diseases to wildlife.
Does the way information "sticks" to our brains differ depending on the medium? New research suggests it might, with readers engaging more with a story in a traditional book than one read on a digital device.
A team of researchers from George Mason University in Virginia, US, has developed a new model to simulate the team dynamics and group behaviours associated with long-term space travel.
People who don’t like to work out will sometimes joke that they’re “allergic” to exercise. But what many don’t realise is that an allergy to exercise is a real thing – and it can be dangerous if not caught in time.
Bumblebees may be smarter than we give them credit for, with a new study showing the fuzzy insects demonstrate the cognitive plasticity required to solve problems they've never encountered before to reach a goal.
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June 08, 2026 | Etiido UkoHoneybees travel up to 2 miles from home to forage and seamlessly return. That’s equivalent to a human walking 226 miles without any equipment. Scientists have replicated this ability in a navigation system for drones that uses just 42 KB of memory. -
June 08, 2026 | Shirl LeighA research team at Chalmers University has come up with a new bio-derived material made from yeast. It can be used with 3D-printing technology to produce a construction material which can be modified specifically for the architectural field. -
June 08, 2026 | Simon HeptinstallThink speakers are a simple paper cone that vibrates to translate electrical signals into sound? There’s rather more to it these days – as the European debut of a new high-end wireless speaker system from Scotland has just demonstrated. -
June 08, 2026This limited -time offer just made upgrading your PC a no-brainer. Windows 11 Pro is on sale for $12.97, letting you transform your desktop with a faster interface, AI-powered Copilot, and Pro-level features for less than lunch. -
June 08, 2026 | Adam WilliamsIntended for full-time living, the Porto squeezes a lot into its modest footprint. It features a practical interior with two bedrooms – plus a sofa bed for guests – and has multiple optional extras available, including off-grid functionality. -
June 08, 2026 | Monica J. WhiteRather than have folks on customer-facing or collaborative setups having to constantly swivel a monitor around for people on the other side of the desk, Philips has launched a dual-sided business monitor with a Full HD screen front and back. -
June 07, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodIt seems like the race for smart helmets is heating up, and when we’re talking of “smart helmets,” the likes of Sena and Cardo are right up there with others. Now, Sena has just launched its latest adventure lid to up the ante.
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From raw eggs at the crack of dawn to whey shakes after workouts – there's a whole lot of advice about the best way to optimize your muscle growth. Has new research settled the debate once and for all, or will it spark even more?
Last year a longstanding conspiracy was reignited, telling the tale of how your smartphone is listening to your conversations and delivering targeted ads, but it still isn't true and the way you actually get your ads is much more unsettling.
Looking forward to a future where laser beams replace power lines, DAPRA's Persistent Optical Wireless Energy Relay (POWER) program has set new records for transmitting more power wirelessly over longer distances.
There are knives, good knives, great knives, and classic knives. Then there are the knives that are flat-out legends with remarkable stories behind them. One of these is the instantly recognizable Puma White Hunter that redefined the hunting knife.
Kawasaki Heavy Industries has pulled the covers off perhaps the most outrageous concept vehicle we've ever seen. The Corleo is a two-seater quadruped robot you steer with your body, capable of picking its way through rough terrain thanks to AI vision.
The first aceclidine-based eye drop to improve near vision in adults with age-related presbyopia, which affects more than 100 million adults in the US alone, has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration and will be on sale by November.
The future world's tallest building has passed a major construction milestone. Saudi Arabia's JEC Tower has now reached 102 floors and is rapidly progressing toward its planned height of more than 3,280 ft.
Bangkok-based RV and truck accessories builder Carryboy has teamed with Chinese auto badge Farizon to create one of the most compelling electric camper vans the world over. It invites campers in through a wide entry and ensures they live comfy.