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The world’s fastest enduro has climbed higher than any motorcycle ever has… unassisted, as part of a Guinness World Record attempt. The record altitude was achieved by a Stark Varg EX, atop Los Ojos del Salado: the world's highest active volcano.

Neat screw-together kit uses Grayl titanium water purifier to create a Seattle-style coffee stop anywhere in the world. The Coffee Press for GeoPress Ti is available now with or without a titanium cook lid.

The hot trends of civilian supersonic flight and artificial intelligence collide as Boom Supersonic announces that, as a new revenue stream, the core technology of its Mach 1+ Symphony jet engine has been adapted to run power-hungry AI data centers.

The best flashlight is the one you have on you – but it sure helps if yours is easy to bring with you everywhere. That's where the ED08 from Rodman scores points: it's the size of a coin, and includes thoughtful features for outdoor adventures.

New research is adding to the body of evidence showing Neanderthals indulged in expressing abstract behavior, this time with archaeologists finding evidence of pencil-like crayons that were likely used to make symbolic art.

If you’re looking for an everyday device that multiplies your productivity without multiplying costs, this open-box ASUS Chromebook CM30 makes the case, with a flexible 2-in-1 design, a bright touchscreen, and enough power for work, school, or travel.

In response to the current global cocoa shortage, a research team from the National University of Singapore has developed two innovative processes to improve the taste of carob pulp. The result could be a sustainable chocolate alternative.

Georgia Tech takes vision for soft robots to the next level with PHySL, a biomimetic photo-responsive hydrogel soft lens that focuses using light alone. It does away with electronics, wires, bulk, and the dangers of breaking.

Massively faster, more scalable, and more energy efficient than electronic computation, single-shot tensor computing uses light’s amplitude and phase to store, process, and send data. It could "create a new generation of optical computing systems."

There's a well-established link between depression and chronic low-grade inflammation. Now, a new meta-study shows that treating the inflammation can reduce depression in two ways, offering a potential alternative to antidepressants and their side effects.