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We’re evolving too slowly for the world we’ve built, according to science
November 19, 2025
| Bronwyn Thompson
As our evolution slows and industrialization and technology accelerates, research suggests that human biology is struggling to keep pace. A new study investigated whether rapid and extensive environmental shifts have compromised the fitness of Homo sapiens.
'AI industry is in a bubble' warns Google DeepMind co-founder
November 18, 2025
| Bronwyn Thompson
This week, talk of the AI bubble bursting has intensified with Google top executive Demis Hassabis throwing some fuel on the fire while discussing the release of the tech company's Gemini 3 model. He also thinks some players will weather the storm.
Iconic Scamp fiberglass camper 'egg' specs up into 1st-ever off-roader
November 19, 2025
| C.C. Weiss
Scamp might not be quite as celebrated as Airstream, but it is a similarly iconic camping trailer brand. The all-new Scamp X is the company's first off-road-specific model in more than 50 years in business, putting a new twist on a classic.
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November 19, 2025AI tools are expensive, and it gets worse if you need multiple subscriptions. If you want a way out, try 1min.AI. This new AI platform gives you lifetime access to popular AI models like ChatGPT and Gemini, and it’s only $75 for life.
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November 19, 2025 | Maryna HolovnovaWe already know how watching other people’s lives on social media can affect our self-esteem. Apparently, using apps to track your fitness activities can have a similar effect. A new study suggests that fitness apps can become major demotivators.
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November 19, 2025 | C.C. WeissNike's new Lava Loft Down Jacket uses a rather unconventional solution to solve a common problem, interspersing wide open vents between baffles of ultra-warm down to react to the massive weather shifts a trail runner can experience.
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November 19, 2025 | Ben CoxworthYes, it looks like a 12-gauge shotgun shell, and yes, that is a bit of a gimmick. That said, the Node-1 is actually a pretty clever tool, as it packs multiple interchangeable functions into a single modular form factor.
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November 19, 2025 | Shirl LeighMeet the Eureka, a travel tumbler designed to be quickly disassembled for easy-access cleaning. The wide opening and twist-apart pieces allow the user to reach those far-down corners and deep, narrow bottom without need for a brush.
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November 19, 2025 | Adam WilliamsThis charming tiny house takes design cues from traditional cabins to deliver a rustic small living experience. Named the Nature Pod, it features generous glazing and optional off-grid functionality, and starts at roughly $16,600.
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November 19, 2025 | Michael FrancoDivers may soon be able to get a welcome boost to their flutter kicks thanks to an exoskeleton developed by researchers at Peking University. By shouldering some of the burden of underwater swimming, the device could also make scuba tanks last longer.
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November 19, 2025 | Abhimanyu GhoshalNo, it's not AI. What you're looking at above is a skydiver framed by the roiling chromosphere of the Sun. That's the result of weeks of meticulous planning, a whole lot of astrophotography know-how, plenty of math, and patience.
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November 18, 2025Discover the Lacros E-Bike Cyclone, a full-suspension step-through eBike redefining comfort, power, and control for 2025. Built for everyday riders and senior adventurers alike — smooth, stable, and ready for every journey.
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November 18, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonGroundbreaking research has uncovered three gene variants that increase the risk of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder by up to 15 times. It's a remarkable finding, considering that thousands of mutations only come with a nominal elevated risk.
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