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The FTN Streetdog XR nails the retro e-moto formula
June 27, 2026
| Utkarsh Sood
Where most e-motorcycles lean heavily into futuristic bodywork, angular plastics, and spaceship aesthetics, FTN Motion has gone the opposite way. The XR wears its retro influences proudly, with a long, flat bench seat and minimalist tubular frame.
Ukraine progresses into the past with modern pillbox
June 23, 2026
| David Szondy
In what looks like a march to the past, at this year's Eurosatory exhibition in Paris Ukrainian firm Parabella has shown off its eponymous portable pillbox military shelter designed to protect troops on the battlefield.
World first: Human embryo model grows its own organs – in the lab
June 27, 2026
| Bronwyn Thompson
Chinese researchers have taken a big step toward a world in which we can cultivate organs for transplant, with the first-ever embryo-disc model that can support and grow the seed cells needed in vitro. It's also a huge leap for regenerative medicine.
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June 26, 2026 | C.C. WeissVolkswagen has refreshed the California camper van with a new look, sharpened interface and improved driver-assistance package. Best of all, a new climate control feature will make camping more comfortable throughout the entire year.
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June 26, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalJust a year after the company's first foray into motocross bikes, Ducati has unveiled the Desmo250 MX, a fire-breathing featherweight built to dominate tracks with possibly the highest revving engine in its class.
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June 26, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalIBM has developed the blueprint for producing a processor using sub-1-nanometer chip technology, outdoing its own efforts to increase efficiency and processing power with 2-nm tech from a few years ago.
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June 26, 2026 | David SzondyLockheed Martin is moving the US hypersonic missile program a step closer to production with the announcement that it has begun work on its Next Generation Glide Body (NXGB), a new hypersonic vehicle designed for low-cost, large-scale manufacturing.
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June 26, 2026 | Maryna HolovnovaThe Ti-Trailblazer looks like a traditional mechanical compass, but its compact body hides 10 additional miniature tools designed as a backup option for your outdoor adventures. It's currently on Kickstarter.
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June 26, 2026 | Simon HeptinstallCombining a nano-tech coating with carbon pigment has created sprayable ultra-black car coating. A Chinese research team has demonstrated a breakthrough to create new levels of blackness on an industrial scale.
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June 26, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalLaser engraving custom graphics can elevate your craft projects to make them feel more polished and personalized. A new tool for the job that we've just come across – the Hanboost T1 – looks like a great entry point for beginners.
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June 26, 2026 | Shirl LeighThough our noses can detect suspicious smells at high levels, they can't discern every scent. Scientists have now developed an “electronic nose” that can pick up on the gases emitted by expired food, which they say is “better than human noses.”
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June 26, 2026 | Omar KardoudiToyota-backed SkyDrive's multicopter has achieved stable flight at 100 km/h, proving its wingless design handles real aerodynamic loads. The milestone feeds Japan's JCAB certification process and keeps 2028 commercial launch in sight.
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June 26, 2026 | Bronwyn ThompsonThe first hotel run by robots is set to open its doors to the public next year. It comes as no surprise that it's happening in China – on the artificial island built for the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link, the cross-sea megaproject in the Pearl River Delta.
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