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Turbo coffee pot cuts brew time in 1/2 via spiraling blades of fire
December 18, 2025
| C.C. Weiss
A sharp, new twist on the classic moka pot, the Turbo Moka deletes the line between function and flair. The series of gnarled ridges and channels that encircle its base are designed to increase surface area and better focus flames.
Frog gut bacterium eliminates cancer tumors in mice with a single dose
December 16, 2025
| Bronwyn Thompson
A bacterium from the gut of Japanese tree frogs has "exhibited remarkably potent" tumor-killing abilities when administered intravenously, outperforming current standard therapies and paving the way for an entirely new approach to treating cancer.
Discarded mussel shells may be diverted from landfills – to sandblast jeans
December 18, 2025
| Ben Coxworth
The tons of discarded mussel shells generated by the seafood industry may be organic, but they're still very slow to biodegrade in landfills. They may soon find new life, however, sandblasting jeans in the textile industry.
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December 18, 2025 | Adam WilliamsWhat happens when wind turbines reach the end of their lifespan? Often, their blades end up in landfills, but one architect has come up with a clever idea: using the retired rotor blades as a building material.
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December 18, 2025 | Michael FrancoResearchers have homed in on a single gut microbe that acts to prevent fat gain, even with a high-fat diet. The discovery adds to the booming science of finding ways to enlist the microbes that already live in our bodies to help us improve our health.
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December 18, 2025 | Utkarsh SoodFor anyone who ever wanted to own an insane track bike producing a whopping 220 horses courtesy of a dual-rotary 690cc engine, you're in luck. An exclusive Crighton CR700W – one of only 25 that were ever made – is on sale … and it could be yours!
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December 18, 2025 | Abhimanyu GhoshalRadiant Nuclear is making big moves in its mission to bring its 1-MW microreactors to market, recently raising $300 million to scale its commercialization efforts ahead of shipments to customers in 2028.
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December 17, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonThe use of blood-flow restriction cuffs that "hack" your physiology to speed up strength and muscle gains has been growing in popularity. However, researchers have now found that they come with a big downside during use – especially the older you get.
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December 17, 2025In the rapidly evolving landscape of AI development tools, a new category is emerging: "Vibe Coding." Leading this charge is YouWare, a platform bridging the vast gap between a raw spark of inspiration and a fully deployed, revenue-generating business.
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December 17, 2025 | Utkarsh SoodIt’s not every day you spot two separate 650cc engines on a motorcycle, is it? This Royal Enfield Classic 650-based chopper comes from Custom Works Zon, a well-known Japanese custom house, and it’s probably the best RE custom you'll ever see.
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December 17, 2025Ready to trade autoplay junk for actual curiosity? New users can snag Curiosity Stream’s lifetime Standard plan for $149.99 (reg. $399.99) with thousands of docs across science, tech, history, nature, and culture in 1080p.
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December 17, 2025 | C.C. WeissDeveloped for the Shiver Offroad rally raid team that will be competing for a Dakar crown in just a few weeks, the Shiver x Expandable 6x6 motorhome is an intensely rare combination of rally-supporting grit, off-grid autonomy and spacious living.
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December 17, 2025 | Ben CoxworthSnowmobiles are an effective means of moving across the snow and ice, but for many tasks they're … well, they're more of a vehicle than you need. The Snowdog is a simpler alternative, and it's now available in an electric model known as the SnowdogX.
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