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Flat optical fibers outshine round ones for ultra-sensitive sensing
September 02, 2026
| Etiido Uko
Scientists have shown that the Earth is round for well over 2,000 years. Yet, flat-Earthers remain unconvinced. Earth aside, Scientists have just developed a technology where flat is a clear winner over round: optical fiber sensors.
US Army to install nuclear micro-reactors on 20 domestic military bases
August 31, 2026
| David Szondy
In a two-for-one move, the US Army has announced that it has authorized the construction of up to 20 nuclear micro-reactors across military bases in the continental United States to provide reliable power and boost the country's nuclear industrial base.
This Honda Dax is basically a pocket-sized hot-rod chopper
September 02, 2026
| Utkarsh Sood
When Honda launched the Dax and its 125cc mini-moto siblings, I bet even Honda couldn’t have predicted the sheer number of custom builds they would go on to inspire. Here we are, with umpteenth Honda 125cc build... and it might just be my favorite.
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The age of all-electric Volkswagen camper vans is here. VW finally has an official electric California camper van on the way to market. The all-new ID. California Cruise is even closer than expected, with deliveries slated to begin next year.
More than 20 years since the Airbus A380 took to the skies, ushering in a new era of commercial flight, Chinese scientists have a bold plan to disrupt the aviation industry as we know it, with a bold futuristic jet unlike anything we've seen before.
Building on the design language it debuted with the new Elko knife, The James Brand packs multiple functions inside the all-new Helton EDC tool. The Helton, then, is a sleek, lightweight piece of EDC that's as easy to carry as it is to use.
I don’t know how, but BYD manages to get these sorts of headlines almost every week. This time, it’s for the company’s latest crossover SUV – the weirdly named BYD FCB Ti 9 that promises a whopping 1,430-mile (2,300-km) combined range.
3D-printed construction is still on the cutting edge, but it's moving to the mainstream. A major stride comes from Denmark, where a team has completed Europe's largest 3D-printed housing project, creating 36 student apartments.
When it comes to tiny houses, how small is too small? We're not sure where the line is, but this model doesn't cross it. Despite its compact dimensions, it manages to provide a comfortable layout for two, all on one level.
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September 02, 2026A wireless ultrasonic cutter built for cleaner, more precise cuts and less post-cut cleanup, now over 25x funded on Kickstarter from $119. -
September 01, 2026 | C.C. WeissBuilding on its past history, Dethleffs introduces an envelope-pushing green RV concept. The C.core combines biomimicry, solar expansion, multi-use transformable spaces and closed-loop recycling to create a more efficient mobile environment. -
September 01, 2026 | Aaron TurpenElectric dirt bikes have reached the point where “quiet” no longer has to mean “slow.” Bonnell is the latest company to make that argument, launching the new 805 RX as the first model in its e-Moto lineup.
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September 01, 2026ChatPlayground brings more than 20 AI models, including ChatGPT, Gemini, DeepSeek, Llama, and Perplexity, into a single interface for side-by-side comparisons, and a lifetime license to the Unlimited plan is on sale for $79 (reg. $619). -
September 01, 2026 | Bronwyn ThompsonThis tiny store 120 meters (394 feet) up a vertical cliff face has earned the title of being the world's most inconvenient convenience store. While it serves as a critical rest stop for climbers, I think I'd rather die of thirst than try to visit it. -
September 01, 2026 | Maryna HolovnovaIdeal outdoor gear combines a few functions, saving space in your backpack. Unexpected items can make surprisingly useful combinations, and this new Kickstarter project proves that a sleeping-pad pump and a cozy tent lantern make a pretty good pair. -
September 01, 2026 | Omar KardoudiThe Ice Dart is a quadcopter designed by researchers at the Université de Sherbrooke in Quebec to solve a problem that has quietly limited drone science for years: there's almost nowhere safe to land in the harshest environments on Earth. -
September 01, 2026 | Etiido UkoOne of AI's many promises is that it will help us do everything better. Work faster, research more seamlessly, and perhaps be more financially prudent? Well, not exactly. Research suggests that AI-assisted shopping may end up making you spend more. -
August 31, 2026PHOSGO's Go5 Ultra and Go5 Pro integrate 200 W of solar panels into their wheels, recovering up to 17 miles of range per sunny day and extending multi-day rides to as much as 140 miles. -
August 31, 2026 | Mike McRaeNew findings by a team of researchers from the US and Australia have complicated an ongoing debate over whether a total joint arthroplasty may increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
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Scientists have discovered the single largest repository of gold in the world that makes Fort Knox look like a piggy bank. Making up 99.999% of all the precious metal on the planet, it's just sitting there for the taking. However, there is a catch.
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.
Although electric motors do help kayaks fight headwinds and currents, they also add weight, complexity and the potential for getting snagged. The FluxJet system may change that, with a sub-5-lb electric jet drive module that fits into the hull.
A bacterium from the gut of Japanese tree frogs has "exhibited remarkably potent" tumor-killing abilities when administered intravenously, outperforming current standard therapies and paving the way for an entirely new approach to treating cancer.
Small camping trailers are great for a lot of reasons, but they usually fall very short on one highly critical spec: a bathroom. The latest Encore ROG trailer solves the bathroom issue in a rather bold way, and it's a much better small camper for it.
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.
While we may still not have flying cars, robot butlers or food replicators in our possession, you can now order something else you may have long dreamt of. It's called the Photon Matrix, and it uses lasers to track and kill airborne mosquitoes.
Researchers have discovered a new way to potentially treat liver disease. By blocking a key inflammatory pathway it could be possible to reduce liver damage and improve blood vessel function in patients suffering cirrhosis.