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China's colossal tunneling machine bores AND blasts through raw ground
August 23, 2026
| David Szondy
China has unveiled the world's largest multi-tool as it rolled out the world's first Boring and Blasting Machine (BBM) that combines a tunnel-boring machine with the ability to set explosives to blast through solid rock.
Top 10 tiny houses that showcase the extremes of small living
August 20, 2026
| Adam Williams
Tiny houses come in all shapes and sizes nowadays. Some push toward the upper limits of what can reasonably be considered a portable home, while others embrace extreme downsizing. Here are 10 of our favorites from both ends of the spectrum.
Italian moto marque launches big US comeback with 5 limited-run bikes
August 22, 2026
| Utkarsh Sood
Bimota still produces its gloriously over-engineered, exotic bikes for other markets but it has been absent from America for the last 10 years. Not anymore. That’s because its returning to the US with Carolina-based Bimota Spirit as its official dealer.
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The Retirement Retreat isn't the smallest tiny house on the market, but its extra space is cleverly used to provide a remarkably comfortable interior that's more like a small apartment than a typical towable home.
The Minimal Company's latest phone marks a major departure, while aiming to stay true to the vision of reducing your screen time. It's got a gorgeous physical QWERTY keyboard that you'll want to type on forever and ever.
I want the camper van ... but without tying myself to one van. That's essentially what Hunker sells with its new slide-in camper box. An all-in-one camper floor plan on roller skates, the Hunker Pod turns an empty Ram van into an inviting camper van.
Ever been stuck in traffic and wished you could simply fly above it all, straight to your destination? Well, that dream is one step closer to reality, as the world's first airport for flying taxis has just received regulatory approval.
Modern laptops are the thinnest they’ve ever been. But this sleek form factor has a cost: optical drives, full-size USB ports and card readers are all-but extinct. BluHub is aiming to restore this lost connectivity via a single box.
The XSR 700 and 900 are brilliant motorcycles that most people can ride practically anywhere and have a ball. They offer something for modern motorcycle enthusiasts plus authentic retro style. That sums up why the entry-level XSR155 is headed to the US.
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August 22, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalAston Martin's latest offering presents a radical departure from its usual design direction. If you like your cars burly and mean, you'll dig the Valen. It's also plenty fast. -
August 22, 2026 | David SzondyThe United States has about 94,000 tonnes of nuclear waste in storage, though that's a bit like calling all that gold in Fort Knox "waste." A new technique is being developed to recover its trapped value, unlocking billions of dollars in reusable fuel and high-value isotopes. -
August 22, 2026 | Adam WilliamsThis neat little cuboid tiny house is simplicity itself. It's best thought of as an extra bedroom or office, with a clever interior layout that maximizes available space by hiding the bed under its floor.
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Health and Science news from our sister site: Refractor
Bacteria engineered to sense and reduce glucose levels could be the future of type 2 diabetes treatments, following pre-clinical trials. If successful, genetically enhanced gut bacteria could completely change how we treat type 2 diabetes
A record five-year, single-site brain-imaging study now found evidence of the role the environment plays in resynchronizing the brain’s networks following a dose of psilocybin – the chemical that makes some mushrooms “magic”.
A highly anticipated drug trial is in its final stages as its 350 participants receive their single dose to treat chronic low back pain. If successful, it could be a breakthrough therapeutic for people with the debilitating age-related condition.
A cross-sectional study based on a registry of fatal US motor vehicle crashes has found that Taylor Swift's albums may have even contributed a statistically significant bump in deadly traffic accidents, presumably by distracting drivers.
The narwhal's defining feature – its continuously growing tusk – is the only straight structure of its kind seen in the animal kingdom. Now, scientists have cracked the code on how these elusive Arctic whales grow such an important and unique tool.
We're closer to understand who is most likely to feel invisible aftershocks following even small earthquakes. While they feel real at the time, the phantom quakes may just be your brain trying to make sense one of the weirdest sensations on Earth.
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August 22, 2026 | Maryna HolovnovaScientists have been searching for alternatives to animal leather, and mushrooms might be one of the most promising options. Finnish researchers have taken another step toward bringing mushroom-based leather bags and shoes to store shelves. -
August 22, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodLiter-class bikes aren't exactly accessible. Not just state-of-the-art superbikes that look like Greek goddesses, but even something as rugged as the Honda Africa Twin comes for upwards of $15,000. CFMoto's latest offering takes a shot at that status quo. -
August 21, 2026 | Aaron TurpenThe 2026 Audi SQ5 is a family crossover with five seats, a useful cargo area, and all-wheel drive. It’s also capable of launching itself to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds. Because apparently groceries need to be accelerated urgently. -
August 21, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalFerrari's first EV drew immense praise for the inventive interiors with a focus on physical controls – but was panned for its exterior design. Despite the polarization, a one-off Luce has sold for a whopping $40 million at auction. -
August 21, 2026 | Bronwyn ThompsonA new 19.9-meter (65-ft) tower rises like a brutalist-inspired, twisted monolith above its rural surroundings, providing a space for watching migratory birds that populate Wuhan's Chenhu Wetland, China. -
August 21, 2026 | Monica J. WhiteAfter a quick reveal earlier this month, HoverAir has revealed full specs for the Versa, a pocket gimbal camera that snaps onto prop-packing wings to fly like an autonomous camera-drone. The novel hybrid has also launched on Indiegogo. -
August 21, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalThis new piece of EDC gear we've spotted looks like a handy little screwdriver with bit storage. However, it serves two additional functions beyond fastening that make it practical for more than just DIY projects and repairs.
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The Tesla Cybertruck has done what very few modern-day vehicles have been able to achieve – become one of the most recognizable cars on the road. However, Tesla has a major issue on its hands: Its angular electric pickup isn't selling in the numbers it had hoped for.
Volkswagen has added an 8-seat option to the Multivan lineup, turning its MPV into an even more capable people-mover. The 8-seat option won't be on offer in the new California camper van range, but there will indeed be an available 8-seat camper.
There's no replacement for displacement. An adage that's been around as long as the combustion engine, really. But these age-old sayings don't really apply anymore when it comes to electric motors.
Despite its critics and moves toward electrification, the internal combustion engine is not yet dead. Though its design for passenger vehicles may have begun to reach its apex with Mazda’s Skyactiv designs.
All I wanted to do was get rid of my glasses, but when my local laser eye surgery clinic recommended some odd-sounding, advanced Presbyond treatment developed by Zeiss, I said sure, if that's what the cool kids are getting. Here's what's happened.
Dinosaurs may be long extinct, but 2025 made it clear that they’re anything but settled science. New fossils, reanalyses of famous specimens and increasingly sophisticated tools have helped us learn more about how they lived, moved, fed and evolved.
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.
The US Navy's secretive F/A-XX sixth-generation fighter plane is a bit less secret after program competitor Northrop Grumman unveiled a new concept image of its version of the carrier-based warplane, giving us a few design clues.