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'Junk-food' diet shows this species may also choose convenience over health
October 09, 2026
| Bronwyn Thompson
In a landmark study, scientists have uncovered that a vibrant reef resident has had hundreds of its genes change in activity – most linked to inflammation and immune responses – by choosing more polluted but food-abundant habitats closer to humans.
Pocket piston 2.0 updates the art of combusting fire out of thin air
October 08, 2026
| C.C. Weiss
Based on timeless, inalterable physics, the Aerohart Aviator's Ember fire piston sparks a flame with nothing more than tinder, air and a quick smack of the hand. Now the tool has been fully redesigned and improved to work even better.
Germany’s telescoping wind turbine becomes world’s tallest
October 09, 2026
| Omar Kardoudi
Germany is taking wind power to new heights. The world’s tallest turbine now stands 365 m (1,198 ft) in Schipkau, where it aims to tap stronger, steadier winds and test whether existing wind farms could grow upward with a second story.
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If you're looking to build out an easy-to-carry EDC kit with just the essentials for days in the city, this impossibly tiny knife is worth a look. It's got a titanium alloy handle and a Damascus steel blade, and it's small enough to go on a keyring.
All tiny houses require a degree of compromise, but the eVista XL Limited Edition makes smart use of its compact single-story space to ensure it's more practical and comfortable than you might expect.
A new multitool on Kickstarter packs all the tools you might need for measuring and marking into a compact titanium ruler – no unnecessary extras. Made for designers and craftspeople, it could become a great addition to an EDC toolkit.
This charming A-frame offers a surprisingly comfortable take on cabin-style living. It features a spacious single-level interior that's designed more like a cozy rustic retreat than a traditional tiny house.
Leisure Travel Vans has introduced a new Ford Transit motorhome that combines a slide-out wall with a split-recliner Murphy lounge that folds its way into a super-queen-size bed. The new Wonder FX makes sure you'll barely miss home when on the road.
Since 2019, Metmo has impressed with its lineup of small tools built to perform specific tasks with singular precision. This time, it presents the Precision Grip, a tweezer-like tool that secures the tiniest and squirrelliest bits and bobs.
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October 08, 2026Prepping for a CompTIA exam usually means buying separate prep courses for each certification. This 2026 CompTIA Certification Trainingbundle includes lifetime access to materials for nine CompTIA exams for $24.99 (reg. $269.91). -
October 08, 2026 | C.C. WeissThe new Wild Land Pickupmate Trunk is an impressive piece of truck camping kit that fuses several different products into one. It's not quite a rooftop tent, not quite a pickup camping topper and not quite a basic truck cap. It's all three. -
October 08, 2026 | Adam WilliamsThe world's new tallest skyscraper is currently under construction in Saudi Arabia. It has already made it into the top 15 tallest buildings worldwide – and it's still less than halfway to its final height. -
October 08, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalMicrosoft has unveiled the most powerful laptop in its Surface range, and it'll take on the MacBook Pro for demanding work applications. If you're in the market for a higher-end machine, this one boasts an all-new processor and a repairable chassis. -
October 08, 2026 | Ben CoxworthIn the near future, a building's emergency lighting, fire alarms, sensors and other items could be powered not by generators or batteries, but by the actual structural material. That's because scientists have developed a cement-based supercapacitor. -
October 08, 2026Birdwatching has become an increasingly popular way to connect with nature, and smart bird feeders have made it easier than ever to identify visiting species and capture their activity. But there is one problem with most connected feeders: they need to stay within range of a Wi-Fi network. -
October 08, 2026 | Simon HeptinstallJaguar unveiled the Type 01 with much fanfare in New York earlier this week. The extraordinary all-electric, all-wheel-drive, 1,030-hp GT is a radical departure from the brand's styling history. -
October 08, 2026 | Monica J. WhiteNeurable One hides 12 EEG sensors inside premium ANC headphones to track focus and fatigue, turning brain activity into real-time biofeedback while still working as an everyday pair of wireless headphones. -
October 07, 2026On top of being a paid subscription, Microsoft 365 frequently pushes updates without warning, completely changing your workspace. If you want a more stable option, it is now only $30 to switch to aMicrosoft Office Lifetime license(reg. $219.99). -
October 07, 2026 | Omar KardoudiResearchers have developed a paper-thin foot membrane that lets crawling microrobots harvest electricity directly from the ground beneath them, ditching heavy onboard batteries by turning metal and silicon surfaces into an active power source.
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Drill bits are out, death rays are in. On May 21, 2025, New Atlas hit up Quaise Energy’s literal groundbreaking demo in Houston, Texas where a mm-wave maser melted rock to unlock the deepest, hottest, cleanest energy anywhere.
BMW's recently unveiled Vision CE has revived a unique two-wheeler space that does away with helmets. Now, it gets some competition in the form of XYTE One, which combines scooter agility and car-like protection. The best part: No helmets needed!
The Bürstner Signature teased such a compelling mix of sleek fiberglass construction, cutting-edge transforming spaces, and luxe trim, we expected it to price in well over €100K. Instead, it starts well under.
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 the headlines, there’s limited evidence that using large language models – like Claude and ChatGPT – is rotting the brain. But there’s enough cause for concern.
It was cold – but nowhere near what I expected; I’ve been colder in an outdoor swimming pool in Australia. It's part of a global feedback loop, the scale of which I only began to comprehend when I saw this remarkable continent for myself.
This has to go down as one of the most inventive and ambitious motorcycle designs I've seen in nearly 20 years following two-wheeled innovations. That doesn't mean I'd have the cojones to ride it, especially given its eye-popping steering setup!
A new tower is set to make a major impact on the skyline in Toronto, Canada. One Bloor West is nearing completion and has officially surpassed 984 ft, making it the country's first supertall skyscraper. And it's going to get even taller.