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Bacteria binds sand into building-grade cement
October 29, 2026
| Maryna Holovnova
What if sandcastles could last for decades? Researchers at ETH Zurich are trying to turn ordinary sand into a strong building material comparable to concrete by adding living bacteria to it.
Oversized 8-sleeper camping cabin telescopes into slim travel trailer
October 26, 2026
| C.C. Weiss
Beauer has blown up the internet over the years with clever telescopic campers that nearly double or triple in size at camp. This year, it reshuffles its lineup with the new X8, towable retreat for large families that accommodates up to eight people.
Virgin Galactic's new rocket plane revives its bid for a space airline
October 29, 2026
| Omar Kardoudi
Virgin Galactic hasn't flown anyone to space since 2024. On Wednesday it finally showed off the spaceship it hopes will change that. Called Apeiron, it is designed to carry six passengers to the edge of space twice a week, for more than 500 missions.
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The Yukon Park Model takes the look of a traditional mountain lodge and puts it on wheels. It's designed as a retreat for two and features a rustic aesthetic plus an open layout that make it feel more like a cabin than a typical tiny house.
Though its dimensions are modest, the Onyx 2630 offers a comfortable take on small living. Suitable for a couple, it features a light-filled living interior, while a handy porch extends the living space outdoors.
Exod designs tents with the aim of "reshaping how humanity conquers the most remote corners of the Earth." So far, it's chipped away 1 to 4 people at a time. Its all-new Base-01 takes a bigger bite out of "humanity," expanding into group camping.
The Arrowmax Arrowspace S1 electric smart driver seriously automates the task of screw driving, using an HD camera system to identify the bit and torque you need. It's just a step or two removed from a new style of fully autonomous "self-driving."
Dragon Tiny Homes has revealed a new iteration on its popular Avalon model. Instead of trying to pack in as much as possible, this one spreads out over a single floor, making everyday life a little more straightforward.
The Coopop Bobber is an electric two-wheeler that borrows the visual swagger of a custom bobber and pairs it with the decidedly more modest performance of a European electric moped.
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October 29, 2026Regular binoculars stop being useful once the sun goes down. These mini night-vision binoculars feature 850nm infrared illumination that lets you see up to 1,000 feet in the dark, and they’re on sale for $89.99 (reg. $159.99). -
October 29, 2026 | Maryna HolovnovaSuper Mouse is an interesting new take on the traditional computer mouse. It combines cursor control with the customizable shortcuts of a control pad in a single device, designed to improve your workflow. -
October 29, 2026 | Simon HeptinstallA 426-ft aluminum catamaran ferry with a 43-MWh battery has completed its maiden voyage in South America, showing that zero-emission propulsion is ready to handle heavy-duty commercial maritime routes anywhere in the world. -
October 29, 2026 | Adam WilliamsA lot of tiny houses try to cram as much as possible into their compact frame. The Wildflower uses its available space to prioritize a roomy and open layout for two that's more like an apartment on wheels. -
October 29, 2026 | David SzondyHiding on the battlefield is becoming easier as the US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center tests a new smokescreen designed to shield soldiers from visual inspection, night vision, infrared sensors, and radar beams. -
October 28, 2026 | Mike McRaeLast week, our solar neighborhood became a little more interesting with the potential discovery of a new icy world out in the Solar System’s fringes, concealed against a crowded backdrop of stars. -
October 28, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodThe Italians know a thing or two about motorcycles. Now, a startup called Positive Motorcycles has popped up with an electric motorcycle of its own. It carries a fair share of Italian flair alongside a rather surprising “potential” price tag. -
October 28, 2026For coders in need of software that lightens the load, Visual Studio Pro 2026 is a great way to get ahead. This 64-bit IDE offers a range of performance, AI, and collaboration feature upgrades to streamline the development process for under $30. -
October 28, 2026 | C.C. WeissThe Ford Ranger Super Duty was purpose-developed in Australia for Australia, and we now have the first 4x4 micro-camping variant developed in Oz. Tommy Campers leverages the truck's strongman capabilities in adding a high-rising off-road canopy. -
October 28, 2026 | C.C. WeissAccording to Nextool, large multitools are too bulky for EDC, while mini-multitools can't handle a full day's work. The new streamlined Flagship F20 is its solution, designed from the ground up to hit a "just right" Goldilocks tier.
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The ambitious Pinnacle SkyTower has reached a major milestone. The supertall skyscraper has topped out at 106 floors and now holds the record for the most floors of any residential building in North America.
Once famous for building the world's biggest and most powerful engines, Finnish company Wärtsilä is investing heavily in technology to clean up the notoriously difficult heavy marine sector. CEO Håkan Agnevall lays out a roadmap to zero carbon 2050.
This compact tiny house doubles down on one of the major benefits of small living: freedom. The home runs off-grid and combines an easy-to-tow configuration with an open layout that's arranged on one floor.
There's a new contender for the US Navy's F/A-XX Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) fighter program to replace the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, and it looks like something out of Batman's hangar thanks to a peculiar triple-fuselage design.
The Artemis II mission, which will return US astronauts to lunar space, has run into problems that have critics demanding NASA remove the crew from the flight for safety reasons. The bigger question is, why do we have astronauts at all?
Although electric motors do help kayaks fight headwinds and currents, they also add weight, complexity and the potential for getting snagged. The FluxJet system may change that, with a sub-5-lb electric jet drive module that fits into the hull.
The most egg-shaped of all the egg campers, the Barefoot Caravan has been wowing RVers with its shapely fiberglass for over a decade. Prices have risen quickly during that time, but now Barefoot offers the Bothy as a lighter, cheaper entry model.
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.