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Watch: Vine-like robot lifts delicate cargo – including human bodies
December 17, 2025
| Michael Franco
Although they're constantly improving, robots aren't necessarily known for their gentle touch. A new robotic system from MIT and Stanford takes a unique stab at changing that, with a robot that uses vine-like tendrils to do its lifting.
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.
Caught on video: "The wave that shouldn't exist"
December 17, 2025
| Loz Blain
A team of Australian bodyboarding ratbags has managed to capture staggering footage of an extraordinary oceanic phenomenon: a place where four 12-ft (3.7-m) waves regularly converge into an oval dip, with explosive results.
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December 16, 2025Most homes ignite in wildfires from wind-borne embers—not flames. The new SAFE SOSS® kit at Lowe’s gives homeowners a fast, DIY way to block embers, reduce smoke intrusion, and reinforce wildfire readiness without major retrofits.
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December 16, 2025 | David SzondyEver fly Economy and felt like you were being tortured by the seat? It turns out that you're not being fussy, the seats really are horrible from an ergonomic point of view, which is why you're suffering. Oh, and that might be by design.
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December 16, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonHangzhou is the latest city in China to take traffic control to a new level, rolling out its AI-powered robot police officer to direct vehicles and pedestrians at major intersections and issue polite warnings to law-breakers.
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December 16, 2025 | Pranjal MalewarRising outdoor temperatures not only make nights uncomfortable but also deteriorate the quality of our sleep, according to a recent USC study. Researchers looked at the effects of heat on several aspects of sleep, and the results are sobering.
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December 16, 2025Do you want to stretch your dollars farther all year on everything from groceries, household supplies, and gas? Yes? Then what you need is a Costco membership. You can get a $40 Digital Costco Shop Card* with your 1-Year Gold Star Membership for $65.
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December 16, 2025 | Utkarsh SoodThere aren’t many cars with appeal as enduring as the original Honda NSX. Now, 35 years after the first-generation NSX came into being, the sports car is receiving a beautiful, and more importantly, purposeful, makeover.
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December 16, 2025 | Ben CoxworthWhen you're camping, you're typically in need of a work surface, plus you're typically surrounded by trees. That's where the Kimberlite Tree Table comes in, as – that's right – it's a packable multi-use platform that you strap to a tree.
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December 16, 2025 | Abhimanyu GhoshalFour years after Ford electrified its best-selling truck, it seemed ready to drop the model owing to slowing demand. Now, it turns out the company's got other plans – reengineering the flagship truck for 2026 as an EREV, with a gas generator in tow.
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December 15, 2025The Core One Pro hearing aid from Forbes-recognized Ceretone — tiny, invisible, and life-changing. Don't miss your last chance this holiday season: save $90 and get it for just $299, plus a holiday special bonus.
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December 15, 2025 | C.C. WeissThe year in new tent design brought everything from a new breed of ultralight freestanders, to cushier rooftop tents loaded with amenities, to multi-tent inflatable base camps. Here's a look at our staff and reader favorites from 2025.
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