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World's first vaccine for Lyme disease could be available in 2027
May 05, 2026
| Bronwyn Thompson
Scientists are confident they've got the first effective Lyme disease vaccine, but the final hurdle will be FDA approval – which the drug-makers are seeking despite unexpected statistical issues. It remains to be seen if this will derail their goals.
Tiny bike camper expands via slide-out to sleep 2 people + toilet
May 01, 2026
| C.C. Weiss
The Alpencamper Eco Slide Out bicycle camper borrows a trick usually reserved for larger RVs, using a sidewall slide-out to expand its tiny interior enough to house a double bed comparable to what you'd find in a full-blown camper van.
Adventure RV mastermind preps VW into "most ambitious camper van" yet
May 05, 2026
| C.C. Weiss
Sunlight has made a name for itself as a go-to for capable all-terrain adventure campers. With last year's Ibex 4x4 concept, it previewed how it would step things up to the next level. Now it's readying the production Ibex for launch this summer.
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A construction team in Switzerland is excavating a hole in the ground that'll end up being over 88 ft deep, and spanning the length of two soccer pitches. This pit will be home to the country's first redox flow battery for storing clean energy.
The Shanti, by Simplify Further Tiny Homes, recalls the small living movement's humble roots. It combines a very compact footprint that sleeps up to two people with a surprisingly affordable price.
Fourteen years ago we first heard about the Elf, a pedal/electric velomobile that could be charged via a rooftop solar panel. Well, there's a new version on the way that'll be cushier, more powerful, and able to seat a second passenger.
Combining a low price with a modest footprint of just 224 sq ft, the Rasa tiny house comes with a carefully considered interior that sleeps four in comfort – or even up to six at a squeeze.
Imagine a sensor that never requires a battery change. Like, ever. You could forget them for decades, and they’ll continue to function just fine. Well, researchers have created just that: a sensor that doesn’t require electricity or batteries.
The RX 450h+ plug-in hybrid luxury SUV sits right at the intersection of pragmatism and indulgence, sipping electrons like a monk but wrapped in enough leather to make a cattle ranch nervous.
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May 05, 2026Ready to write innovative code at lightning speed? Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2026 is an all-in-one AI-powered coding program you can download for just $34.97 (MSRP $499.99) until May 17 at 11:59 p.m. PT. -
May 05, 2026 | Shirl LeighMy reluctance in investing in an extravagant lens purchase for my DSLR has paid off, as innovative mobile camera tech from Reeflex has opened the doors wide with the Ultra Telephoto 300-600mm. They say it competes with the G lens from Sony. -
May 05, 2026 | Etiido UkoPoseidon is probably still getting used to our growth from wooden boats to enormous cruise ships. Imagine his shock when he sees electric boats casually pulling up to recharge right in the middle of the sea, thanks to a new offshore charging system. -
May 05, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalPower banks are a dime a dozen, but this one caught my eye with a feature I haven't seen before: a built-in solar panel to recharge it using the power of the sun. The Solly ticks a lot more boxes, and is currently raising funds over on Kickstarter. -
May 05, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalBarocal is developing a class of solid materials that can absorb and transfer heat when subjected to pressure, with a high degree of efficiency and safety. Expect to see these in action in future refrigerators and air conditioning systems. -
May 05, 2026 | Mike McRaeA recent discovery suggests a hit of the brain’s "feel-good" chemical, dopamine, may have a rather surprising effect on our perception of past experiences, drawing out novel moments in our memories while letting more dull experiences become condensed. -
May 04, 2026 | David SzondyLaser weapons reached a new milestone as the US Navy tested the AeroVironment (AV) LOCUST Laser Weapon System (LWS) aboard the nuclear aircraft carrier USS George H W Bush (CVN-77), notching up a 100% kill rate against multiple aerial drone threats. -
May 04, 2026The VTOMAN Jump 400 merges portable power with emergency backup, combining fast USB-C charging, multiple outputs and car jump-start support in a single unit designed for travel, outdoor setups and home use. -
May 04, 2026 | Malcolm AzaniaIn experiments, violinist duos accurately synchronized arm movements and bow positions, demonstrating how cybernetically connected, exoskeletal nudges could improve performance. Such links could massively expand physiotherapy, sports, and more. -
May 04, 2026 | Adam WilliamsDesigning a tiny house for a couple is one thing, but creating a home on wheels for a family is another challenge entirely. The Soma addresses this with a spacious layout that fits in three bedrooms and a large open living area.
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Generally Honda is the major Japanese automaker pushing out a fast, ferocious new side-by-side. This time, it's Toyota, which shows a radical side-x-side that delivers an extra 50+ hp over any production SxS out there.
The word "flying car" immediately puts visions of "The World of Tomorrow" in my head; retro-looking flashy contraptions. If you were to ask Dezső Molnár what his vision of a flying car looked like, he'd simply show you the one he's building now.
The all-new Urbanoid Booba is an impossibly cute, tiny acorn of a trailer designed to provide a stylish, carefree way of instantly escaping the urban grind. The towable clamshell unfolds and inflates into a cozy base camp in a matter of minutes.
China has approved what is set to become the biggest hydropower dam complex in the world, capable of producing nearly three times as much power as the current record-holder, the Three Gorges Dam.
Scientists have discovered the single largest repository of gold in the world that makes Fort Knox look like a piggy bank. Making up 99.999% of all the precious metal on the planet, it's just sitting there for the taking. However, there is a catch.
Bürstner has teased some impressive new vehicle debuts ahead of the world's largest RV show. Among them, the Signature series subtly deletes the division between camper van and motorhome with a sleek, semi-integrated body and transformable interior.
Elecom has launched the world's first power bank to feature a sodium-ion battery inside. It promises significantly longer cycle life than traditional lithium-ion batteries, as well as the ability to operate in extremely hot and cold climes.
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.