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Common painkiller for low-back issues tied to 29% higher dementia risk
July 10, 2025
| Michael Franco
An extremely popular nerve pain drug commonly given to those suffering from low-back issues has been linked to impaired mental health including dementia and mild cognitive impairment. The risk was present after six or more prescriptions were filled.
Crafty measuring ring is now smoother, easier to read, and equipped with a tire
July 09, 2025
| Ben Coxworth
It can be quite the hassle, trying to measure curved surfaces with either a stiff metal tape measure or a floppy cloth one that won't stay in place. The Tiroler 2.0 offers a clever alternative, and it boasts several improvements over the original.
World's most powerful side-x-side will accommodate the entire family
July 10, 2025
| C.C. Weiss
Kawasaki continues teasing its RZR-fighting flagship side-x-side, a high-performance monster promising top-of-market power. It has revealed the new rig will also include adaptive suspension and a spacious cabin with more seats than the competition.
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July 10, 2025 | Aaron TurpenE=MCPura is the glib formula Maserati says has evolved the MC20, its most current halo car, into its replacement. The MCPura keeps the 20’s powertrain, but changes almost everything else.
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July 10, 2025 | Ben CoxworthLet's be honest … a lot of the underwater scooters we've seen lately are basically glorified pool toys. Such is not the case with SeaNXT's Elite, however, as it features a carbon fiber body, GPS navigation, and a top speed of 21 km/h (13 mph).
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July 10, 2025 | Aaron TurpenMany assumed that the advent of the sportier CX-50 would mean the end of the more sedate CX-5 crossover. They were wrong. An all-new version of the CX-5 has been unveiled.
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July 10, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonUsing intricate geometry found in nature and refined through aerospace and biomedical design, scientists have now 3D-printed these forms into concrete to boost strength and capture carbon – creating a scalable material that benefits people and planet.
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July 10, 2025 | Abhimanyu GhoshalEngineers at MIT have developed a coin-sized device that can be safely implanted in the body to automatically deliver a dose of glucagon when a sensor notices blood glucose levels dropping too low – and potentially save the user's life.
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July 10, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonWe're a step closer to entering an operating theater without any human life besides ours, following the world's first surgery performed by a robot responding and learning in real time. Its precision and skill matched that of experienced surgeons.
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July 09, 2025 | David SzondyWhy settle for a robot when you can have a robot coyote? That seems to be the thinking of the US Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), which is developing a cybernetic prairie predator to keep airfields clear of hazardous wildlife.
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July 09, 2025Deals on your favorite luxury brands don’t come around often. Instead of waiting around until Black Friday, you can score a great deal today. This quality refurbished MacBook Air is available for just $199.97 (reg. $999), including free shipping.
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July 09, 2025 | Michael FrancoPicking up where traditional antibiotics are failing, two natural compounds have been shown effective in killing antibiotic-resistant bacteria in wastewater. The finding could point towards a natural way to defeat the increasingly undefeatable bugs.
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July 09, 2025 | Utkarsh SoodAsk anyone in the USA, and they’ll tell you that hippy-dippy, Tesla-lovin' California is the most EV-friendly state. But what if I told you it’s not even in the top 10?
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