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New rotating-detonation engine boosts hypersonic missile efficiency
January 14, 2026
| David Szondy
Two revolutionary aerospace technologies collide as GE Aerospace and Lockheed Martin team up to demonstrate a new liquid-fueled rotating-detonation ramjet (RDRJ) designed to close the "efficiency gap" in hypersonic flight with new tactical inlets.
The Yamaha sports coupe is finally here, and it's coming for Porsche
January 13, 2026
| Utkarsh Sood
Yamaha has been working with storied British carmaker Caterham on its new electric sports car. Dubbed the Project V, it is finally here. And not only is it coming to America, but it is coming for Porsche.
Westfalia's cheapest US-ready camper van is more than it appears
January 14, 2026
| C.C. Weiss
On the very first day of this year's Florida RV Supershow, Westfalia debuted its most focused product yet: a roomy camper van designed quite specifically for TWO adventurous road-trippers. It's even called the "For 2." But is it really?
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Architects continue to get lots of mileage from the humble shipping container. This example skillfully squeezes a comfortable home for two people into a single container that has a length of just 20 ft.
Researchers have discovered a new way to potentially treat liver disease. By blocking a key inflammatory pathway it could be possible to reduce liver damage and improve blood vessel function in patients suffering cirrhosis.
The smaller you try to make a micro-camper, the less space you have for camping essentials. Stuff Bubble has a new way for the smallest RVs to bring along a complete kitchen. Its 33-lb portable galley packs flat and inflates into form in minutes.
The PHEV powertrain is a natural solution for motorhomes, but it could be an equally viable solution for trailers. Evotrex makes that case with the PG5 travel trailer, a livable power plant that develops its own electricity for camp life and travel.
Boston Dynamics has unveiled the new Atlas, a humanoid designed as a practical industrial tool for warehouses and factories. Atlas can operate 24/7 in extreme temperatures, and uses AI to adapt to its environment. Production has already started.
Although Presta valves are pretty much standard on higher-end bikes' wheels, the things definitely do have their drawbacks. Dutch company BBB Cycling has decided to do something about that, with a li'l Presta-improving device known as the CoreCap.
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January 14, 2026No, you don’t need Adobe (and its monthly subscription fees) to edit PDFs. Right now, you can get easy-to-use SwifDoo PDF Pro for $34.99, giving you a lifetime license for just a few dollars more than the monthly cost of Acrobat Pro. -
January 14, 2026 | Ben CoxworthBlood sampling is painful, plus it only tells you what's going on in the patient's body right when the sample is taken. So, how about this? Permanent skin grafts that glow green when specific biomarker chemicals are present in the bloodstream. -
January 14, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodPhelon & Moore made its comeback in the two-wheeled scene only recently. It looks like the brand isn't resting on its laurels, coming up with an adventure scooter in a span of mere months since its revival. And it's coming for Yamaha and Honda. -
January 14, 2026 | Shirl LeighAllergen Alert, from French food safety diagnostics company bioMerieux, is a “pocket-sized laboratory” instrument capable of identifying food allergens. It was recently unveiled at the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. -
January 14, 2026 | Omar KardoudiStartup Pliyt wants to revolutionize urban transportation with a rideshare where nobody sees or bothers you. Its autonomous taxi has four pods designed to create an experience of privacy and comfort that makes even the most introverted feel at home. -
January 14, 2026 | Adam WilliamsTypically, a jack of all trades is... well, you know. However, the Tink tiny house is adept at performing multiple roles and packs in clever storage, room for guests, and even space to work from home. -
January 13, 2026 | David SzondyWhy did the ice ages occur? If you need a scapegoat, a new study by Stephen Kane of UC Riverside suggests pointing the finger at Mars. According to computer models, the pull of the Red Planet may have altered the Earth's orbit until things got nippy. -
January 13, 2026Sitting for hours isn’t a passive act. Sihoo is engineering modern ergonomic chairs as responsive systems that adapt to human movement in real time. Here’s how design, mechanics, and biomechanics are reshaping everyday seating -
January 13, 2026 | Maryna HolovnovaThe mobile entertainment industry has a tendency to make devices lighter and more immersive, blurring the line between everyday life and virtual reality. Xynavo AR glasses offer a glimpse of what the future of portable entertainment may look like, and they are currently available for backing on Kickstarter. -
January 13, 2026Modern AI tools often ask you to juggle subscriptions, interfaces, and workflows. 1min.AI simplifies that sprawl by consolidating today’s most capable AI models into a single, practical workspace built for sustained professional use.
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Last year, Subaru surpassed Toyota and Lexus to become the most reliable carmaker according to Consumer Reports. This year, Toyota reclaims its crown. And there’s one damning stat: Four out of the top five most reliable car brands this year are Japanese.
In the South China Sea, the aqua-colored waters of an expansive shallow reef platform suddenly gives way to a near vertical shaft of vast darkness – an ocean sinkhole almost entirely devoid of oxygen and, in turn, marine life as we know it.
High on sheer cliffs in China, ancient coffins are wedged into rock faces hundreds of feet above the ground. These dramatic burials, now re-examined using ancient DNA, point to a broader practice where disparate cultures all had their own "sky graves."
For nearly a century, a strange band of 5,200 holes carved into a hillside has defied explanation. Stretching for nearly a mile along the edge of the Pisco Valley, Monte Serpe – "serpent mountain" – may have finally revealed its secrets to scientists.
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.