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RS Jet review: I haven't put gas in my car in three months

June 07, 2026 | Joe Salas
It has no traction control nor anti-lock brake capability. There are no safety nets. It's just raw power at the touch of the throttle, and I love it. And yes – it really has been months since I put gas in my car.

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.

We hung out with around 100 robots – and here are the bizarre highlights

June 07, 2026 | Bronwyn Thompson
Humanoids may be winning marathons and getting factory jobs, but after spending a few days with around 100 different robots of all shapes and sizes, one thing was clear: There's a chasm separating viral demonstration hype and reality.

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The future world's tallest building has passed a major construction milestone. Saudi Arabia's JEC Tower has now reached 102 floors and is rapidly progressing toward its planned height of more than 3,280 ft.
Several years ago, Bushwakka debuted one of the world's most creative Toyota 4x4 micro-campers, the two-sleeper Kamelback. Now it adds the 4-berth Kamelback 4, fitting a two-bed expandable bunkhouse atop the bare rear chassis of the Toyota Land Cruiser.
Supertramp has been quietly launching some of the market's most compelling expedition campers for years. Now it brings adventure van comfort and pricing to a snarling Ford F-350. The all-new Paragon might be the absolute Goldilocks of adventure rigs.
A different breed of Leatherman plier multitool, the Crunch had a set of lockable pliers that emerged via a unique triple-folding action. It was discontinued just a few years ago, but now it's back for one last run. Meet the Captain's Crunch.
With 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.
This 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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People who don’t like to work out will sometimes joke that they’re “allergic” to exercise. But what many don’t realise is that an allergy to exercise is a real thing – and it can be dangerous if not caught in time.
Bumblebees may be smarter than we give them credit for, with a new study showing the fuzzy insects demonstrate the cognitive plasticity required to solve problems they've never encountered before to reach a goal.
A medication commonly given as an off-label treatment for sleep problems may be more risky than thought – and although it's prescribed for obstructive sleep apnea or insomnia, as it often is, we lack the science data needed for safe and informed use.
If you follow wellness channels on social media, you might’ve come across the claim that your grip strength – or how firmly you can squeeze something with your hands – can predict how long you will live.
By starting with the fewest assumptions possible, a team of researchers formed a “bootstrap” rationale suggesting that the properties of a grand theory of everything are likely to look suspiciously string-like.
For captive animals, engaging in natural behavior is a pillar of the animal welfare framework. But when it comes to sex, one important behavior has been largely ignored, and sometimes even punished: masturbation.

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It's not often you get two household names in one headline, but that's what happened at Mecum's annual collector automobile auction season Kickstarter in Florida this week, with a who's who of motorsport stacking the provenance of the same car.
The new Gazelle T4 Overland EXP tent serves as a simple, all seasons-ready camping solution. It sets up in minutes via a fast-pitch hub frame and includes enhanced adjustability, multiple climate control options, and a stabilized foundation.
A nuclear production facility in Washington state, called the Hanford site, once forged the plutonium that reshaped the world. Now it’s forging glass; a quiet act of undoing at one of Earth’s most contaminated sites.
How did a guitar that failed to grab its intended market – the market it was literally named after – end up becoming the instrument of choice across surf-rock, post-punk, new wave, power pop, shoegaze and more?
Originally envisioned as a Tesla Model 3 hatch camper, the Wheelhome Dashaway ECT micro-camping trailer eventually got its own wheels. It's still ready for efficient e-camping and furnishes travelers with everything they need to live in comfort.
Some people can’t get their bad cholesterol levels down, even if they take cholesterol-lowering meds. A clinical trial using a combination of existing and not-yet-released cholesterol tablets lowered bad cholesterol by almost half.
The LEO Solo just went up for preorder, pitched as an FAA Part 103-friendly (no pilot license required), single-seat personal eVTOL. It's supposedly landing in late 2025.
What does US$21,000 get you in automotive terms? Kia Soul, Chevrolet Trax, Nissan Versa, Hyundai Venue … You see a trend there, right? None of those cars is electric, and none of them are flagships by any stretch. The bZ7 is all that and more!