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In-wheel electric motors boost stealth and performance of infantry mule

September 13, 2026 | David Szondy
The ESOX Group is advancing the concept of a robotic army mule with its X2 uncrewed ground vehicle (UGV) by simplifying its design, placing electric motors directly inside each wheel for better off-road performance and greater stealth.

Freezable titanium plate keeps your cooler chilled longer than ice packs

September 11, 2026 | Abhimanyu Ghoshal
If you often pack food and drinks for outdoor trips, you know the struggle of keeping those items cool. This new piece of kit for camping and hiking looks like a simple way to keep your stuff chilled for longer.

'Living sand' aims to bring crops to infertile desert wastelands

September 13, 2026 | Maryna Holovnova
There are very few plants that can grow in sand, but farming in a desert is hard to imagine. Or is it? Scientists in the UAE are trying to make it happen. With their new method, growing crops in sand may become possible in the near future.

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Camprit’s new FlameMage titanium camp stove brings variable heat management to the backcountry. The ultralight, flat-packing multi-fuel stove features a four-level adjustable fuel tray to switch from rapid searing to gentle simmering.
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The word "flying car" immediately puts visions of "The World of Tomorrow" in my head; retro-looking flashy contraptions. If you were to ask Dezső Molnár what his vision of a flying car looked like, he'd simply show you the one he's building now.
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Nobody really enjoys seeing power lines, but maybe they could be turned from an eyesore into a local point of pride. Such is the thinking behind this creative project that transforms power line pylons into huge animal sculptures.