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How 4 astronauts squeezed into a campervan-sized spacecraft to do science
June 06, 2026
| Elizabeth Howell
Earlier this month, the Artemis II astronauts took the ultimate roadtrip: a flyby of the Moon, on which they brought the entire world along. Making the mission more remarkable is how the astronauts squeezed into a small space to get this done.
Quarterhorse edges closer to becoming a modern SR-71 successor
June 04, 2026
| David Szondy
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.
Review: 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander hits the family-SUV sweet spot
June 06, 2026
| Aaron Turpen
Cars and houses have something in common: no matter how large they are, they eventually start to feel small. Toyota saw a hole in the market and is filling it with the Grand Highlander.
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June 06, 2026 | Omar KardoudiUniversity of Florida researchers have built BlueME, a magnetoelectric antenna array that lets underwater robots communicate reliably at up to 730 m while drawing less than 10 watts – without acoustic noise or line-of-sight constraints.
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June 06, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodEvery now and then, along comes a hatchback that gets me drooling. Toyota’s latest Corolla GRMN, or Gazoo Racing Meister of Nürburgring, gets the title that's only given to the most extreme GR cars that undergo extensive testing at Nürburgring.
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June 05, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodRoyal Enfields are notoriously good at being the lab rat for all kind of customization. In fact, its Shotgun 650 was itself ‘inspired by custom’ per the company… and that bike is exactly what serves as the donor for this gorgeous one-off creation.
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June 05, 2026 | C.C. WeissPolydrops 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 05, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodThis 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.
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June 05, 2026 | Ben CoxworthPresta valves are one of those things that a lot of serious cyclists use, but perhaps secretly hate. Well, those folks might have a much more loving relationship with the Aether valve stem, which does away with a Presta valve's problematic core.
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June 05, 2026 | Simon HeptinstallAudi has taken the wraps off its secret new car: the more-than-half-a-million-bucks Nuvolari carbon fiber supercar with a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 plus three electric motors and a 217-mph maximum.
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June 05, 2026 | Adam WilliamsWith 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.
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June 05, 2026 | Omar KardoudiMIT engineers have tested a thumbnail-sized thruster that runs on a single green fuel to power both chemical and electric propulsion, potentially sending inexpensive CubeSats all the way to Mars, and beyond.
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June 04, 2026This Father's Day, Kingbull highlights three e-bikes designed for different riding styles. From the vintage-inspired Ranger to the adventure-ready Rover 2.0 and commuter-focused Discover 2.0, there's a ride built for every kind of dad.
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