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Finger-controlled robo beetle sports artificial muscles & two-way feedback
October 25, 2026
| Maryna Holovnova
Inspired by insects, South Korean researchers have developed a robotic beetle with artificial muscles that allow it to get into tight spaces and grip objects. The coolest part? A human can control it with a flick of a finger – quite literally.
Extra-wide tiny house lays out comfortable living on one level
October 23, 2026
| Adam Williams
Vagabond Haven's Helena is not for those wanting to travel with their home, but if light-filled, comfortable living on one level sounds good, the non-towable tiny house has a lot going for it.
Inside Oilstainlab's quest to build a supercar on its own terms
October 24, 2026
| Utkarsh Sood
Oilstainlab isn't interested in following the established playbook, instead it's exploring a more unconventional approach to a modern supercar. Co-founder and CEO Nikita Bridan sheds light on the intricacies of how its first-ever car is coming about.
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Thor Industries has spent the 2020s growing its lineup of camper vans. Now it's moving further into the Class B+ segment with the all-new Ford-powered Rize+, a nimble, broad-shouldered shuttle-home for all types of seasoned RVers and first-timers.
The Wildscape is around mid-sized for a tiny house nowadays. However, its clever layout makes this towable model seem larger than it really is, squeezing a netted hangout area and even a home office inside.
Built for tough DIY jobs that make you want to call it quits, the new Knipex TwinGrip XS plirs feature three sides of jaw-clamping power. They loosen stripped bolts, hold hardware steady, and quickly handle problems that disrupt your daily handiwork.
Small motorcycles equal big business, and it seems like moto companies are finally acknowledging that. The latest move comes from BMW Motorrad, which has now launched a third model on its new 450cc platform in the form of the F 450 RR sports bike.
Quantum Systems has (unofficially) broken the record for the fastest electric-powered drone. In a social media post, company CRO Martin Karkour announced that the experimental Apex Recordhunter reached a speed of 419.5 knots (482.8 mph, 777 km/h).
The zero-electricity, hand-cranked Divya washing machine is ideal for impoverished or remote regions. By cutting labor time up to 75%, the unit unlocks massive human potential of millions of women who are otherwise chained to drudgery.
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October 24, 2026 | Maryna HolovnovaResearchers keep drawing inspiration from nature to build more advanced robots. This time, they turned to the feather star to design an aquatic robot capable of 3D maneuvering, which could change the way we explore the underwater world. -
October 24, 2026 | Aaron TurpenVolkswagen’s popular three-row SUV is back for 2027 with fresh sheet metal, a much-needed interior upgrade, modern tech, and smoother road manners. New Atlas headed to Alabama to check out the new Atlas. -
October 24, 2026 | Bronwyn ThompsonBurial and cremation are no longer the only two options we have in deciding what happens to us at the end of life, as turning your body into compost is gaining legal status across the world. The latest to give it the green light is Australia. -
October 24, 2026 | Adam WilliamsWith its XL dimensions and lack of wheels, this cottage-like tiny house isn't a good fit for would-be nomads. However, what it loses in ease of movement, it makes up for with a spacious and light-filled interior. -
October 24, 2026 | Etiido UkoHydrogen production from electrolysis is typically a relatively complex, energy-intensive process. So is wastewater treatment. Yet, scientists have developed an artificial “leaf” that can do both using only solar power. -
October 24, 2026 | Simon HeptinstallThe 1,153-horsepower Mercedes AMG GT electric SUV rockets to the front of the world’s hyper SUVs, with 0-60-mph in just 2.4 seconds and a vast array of race-bred onboard tech. -
October 23, 2026 | David SzondyBAE Systems has upped the counter-drone firepower of a quadcopter while keeping costs down by equipping a Malloy T-150 UAV with enough laser-guided precision missiles to counter multiple drone threats during a recent test at a US Air Force base. -
October 23, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodVW has pulled the plug on the ID.4/ID.5, replacing them with a compact electric SUV called the ID. Tiguan. That might not seem like big news on its own, but when you consider we’re talking about VW’s bestseller here, suddenly, that’s a big deal. -
October 23, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalMost modular phones are all about the swappable hardware or their repairability. But Brax's upcoming model takes a slightly different approach: it's going for maximum privacy. -
October 23, 2026 | C.C. WeissMore and more, we're seeing camper canopies that incorporate livable interiors alongside exterior living spaces. The new Unbounder X does just that in a unique way, using a slide-out to create a cozy hard-walled bedroom pod, accessed from outside.
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The ambitious Pinnacle SkyTower has reached a major milestone. The supertall skyscraper has topped out at 106 floors and now holds the record for the most floors of any residential building in North America.
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.
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.
This compact tiny house doubles down on one of the major benefits of small living: freedom. The home runs off-grid and combines an easy-to-tow configuration with an open layout that's arranged on one floor.
What does US$21,000 get you in automotive terms? Kia Soul, Chevrolet Trax, Nissan Versa, Hyundai Venue … You see a trend there, right? None of those cars is electric, and none of them are flagships by any stretch. The bZ7 is all that and more!
A new video takes you inside Dyson's impressive vertical farming operation, which is home to 1,225,000 strawberry plants and shows you how the company is applying its manufacturing knowledge to producing homegrown food for British consumers.
Globally, stomach cancer is on the rise in young people, but new research shows that three-quarters of future cases could be prevented by screening for and treating a common bacterial infection: Helicobacter pylori.
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.