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For longer-lasting, eco-friendlier asphalt ... just add algae
December 19, 2025
| Ben Coxworth
Nobody likes potholes, nor do they like the environmental damage associated with the petroleum utilized in traditional asphalt bitumen. That's why scientists are now looking at replacing the latter with a binder derived from algae.
Frog gut bacterium eliminates cancer tumors in mice with a single dose
December 16, 2025
| Bronwyn Thompson
A bacterium from the gut of Japanese tree frogs has "exhibited remarkably potent" tumor-killing abilities when administered intravenously, outperforming current standard therapies and paving the way for an entirely new approach to treating cancer.
EDC carabiner secretly hides 7 extra tools inside
December 19, 2025
| Abhimanyu Ghoshal
A carabiner's great to have on hand when you're hiking or camping in the woods for securing items together. Pivot X goes several steps further by cramming in a bunch of useful tools into The Clip's sturdy frame – including a knife and a flashlight.
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December 19, 2025 | Pranjal MalewarA new study shows that briefly and reversibly anesthetizing the retina of the amblyopic eye for just a few days can restore the brain's visual responses to that eye, even in adults.
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December 18, 2025Kingbull’s off-road lineup gets its biggest winter savings yet, with up to $1,100 off the Rover 2.0, Jumper Go, and EX Titan. Powerful motors, full suspension, and bundled accessories make these rugged e-bikes ideal for adventure beyond the pavement.
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December 18, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonIf you're after a free, simple boost for pushing through challenges, try swearing your way to your goals. A new study has uncovered the surprising psychological effect that cursing in the heat of the moment has – for the swearer, at least.
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December 18, 2025 | David SzondyAccording to NASA, Saturn's moon Titan may be the most fantastically large slushie of all time. Based on a reexamination of data from the Cassini probe collected in 2012, the moon's long-suspected global ocean may actually be a slurry of ice and rock.
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December 18, 2025Need a real Mac for email, docs, browsing, and streaming without the four-figure price? This quality refurbished 13-inch MacBook Air is only $199.97 (reg. $999), light in your bag, and easy on your budget.
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December 18, 2025 | C.C. WeissA sharp, new twist on the classic moka pot, the Turbo Moka deletes the line between function and flair. The series of gnarled ridges and channels that encircle its base are designed to increase surface area and better focus flames.
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December 18, 2025 | Ben CoxworthThe tons of discarded mussel shells generated by the seafood industry may be organic, but they're still very slow to biodegrade in landfills. They may soon find new life, however, sandblasting jeans in the textile industry.
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December 18, 2025 | Adam WilliamsWhat happens when wind turbines reach the end of their lifespan? Often, their blades end up in landfills, but one architect has come up with a clever idea: using the retired rotor blades as a building material.
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December 18, 2025 | Michael FrancoResearchers have homed in on a single gut microbe that acts to prevent fat gain, even with a high-fat diet. The discovery adds to the booming science of finding ways to enlist the microbes that already live in our bodies to help us improve our health.
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December 18, 2025 | Utkarsh SoodFor anyone who ever wanted to own an insane track bike producing a whopping 220 horses courtesy of a dual-rotary 690cc engine, you're in luck. An exclusive Crighton CR700W – one of only 25 that were ever made – is on sale … and it could be yours!
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