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Soft-top surfboard splits for travel and stowage
April 17, 2026
| Maryna Holovnova
WRocket is described as the first splittable soft-top surfboard, as it breaks down into three separate sections. Once disassembled, it fits into a relatively compact bag, making it much easier to travel with or store during the off-season.
Does the brain really make its own DMT? New study ignites debate
April 16, 2026
| Kayleigh Long
Does the brain really produce its own psychedelic “Spirit Molecule” to power our dream states and near-death experiences? A new study has sparked fresh debate over endogenous DMT, and its presence – or absence – in mammalian brains.
Battery-boosted Mercedes super-saloon pushes closer to 1,000-km range
April 17, 2026
| Simon Heptinstall
Mercedes has given its poshest electric saloon, the EQS, a mid-term refresh – showing exactly where the auto world’s current battleground is focused. Forget style, power, speed. Selling big EV sedans is now all about range.
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When we first caught wind of Thule's new Widesky rooftop tent, we took the model name to imply a large, clear stargazing skylight. Instead, Thule's latest tent encourages panoramic viewing in a different way, one we haven't seen on any other RTT.
Energy can never be created or destroyed. That's basic, unchangeable Physics 101. You just cannot create energy out of thin air. Yet researchers say they have developed a technology that pushes the energy conversion efficiency of solar cells to 130%!
The Freedom Camper pod is back, and this time it launches in its biggest, boldest spec to date. The new XL model grows out of any and all pickup truck boxes, requiring a utility trailer or flatbed to serve as a spacious, comfy mobile RV solution.
The RE Flying Flea C6 has recently been launched in India, and it’s not the numbers about the battery or the motor that’s been the star of the reveal; it’s the cost. For an equivalent of US$3,000 in its homeland, the C6 offers some serious chops!
Less than two months after teasing the first Kia PV5 pop-up camper van, Sussex Campervans has revealed its work. The camper looks even better than expected, offering a sleek, rustic layout with sleeping, cooking, dining and even toilet amenities.
Passengers landing at Hong Kong International Airport this month will be greeted by a surprise friend waiting for them in the arrivals hall – a giant fluffy orange cat sleeping right in the middle of the bustling space.
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April 17, 2026 | Omar KardoudiA desktop-sized 3D printer can now write working electronic circuits directly onto a broad range of surfaces without burning them. The secret is microwaves, focused with surgical precision onto a spot no wider than a human hair. -
April 17, 2026 | Adam WilliamsThe Lukas tiny house isn't a great fit for would-be nomads since it needs to be transported by truck. However, what it lacks in portability, it more than makes up for with a spacious interior that sleeps four in comfort. -
April 17, 2026 | Toluwalogo Niji-OlawepoIn 2023, a great white shark was caught off Spain, leading researchers to analyze historical data. They suggest these rare sightings aren't random anomalies but evidence of a "ghost" population persisting in the Mediterranean over centuries. -
April 17, 2026 | Monica J. WhiteDJI’s Osmo Pocket 4 builds on its compact gimbal camera line with 4K/240fps video, improved tracking, refined imaging with boosted low-light performance, and smarter automation aimed at solo creators and on-the-go shooting. -
April 17, 2026 | Michelle FalciHigh-protein diets are often touted as a great way to lose weight. A new finding from a team of researchers, however, found that under certain conditions, mice on a low-protein diet converted energy-storing white fat to calorie-burning beige fat. -
April 17, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalBluetti's stuffed a large-capacity home backup battery – designed specifically to keep your fridge running when the power goes out – into a compact shape that's easy to fit and forget right in your kitchen. -
April 17, 2026 | David SzondyVertical Aerospace has scored a world-first as its full-scale tilt-rotor eVTOL completed a two-way piloted transition between vertical helicopter mode and horizontal airplane mode during a single continuous flight while under regulatory oversight. -
April 16, 2026 | Ivan FarkasHumanity may be one step closer to space-mining and cosmic self-sustainability, thanks to a secret, tiny weapon: microbes. Scientists recently used bacteria and fungi to extract precious metals from an asteroid in microgravity. -
April 16, 2026If you’ve worked remote, you know that having reliable technology is a must. MacBooks are a staple, but they can be expensive, unless you know where to look. This MacBook Pro would normally cost $1,580, but a near-mint refurb is only $399.99. -
April 16, 2026 | Maryna HolovnovaKeeping shoes clean is neither easy nor particularly fun: hand scrubbing is ineffective, while regular washing machines are way too harsh. The Midishi M1 aims to make the process fully automated and quick, and it’s currently available on Kickstarter.
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The Mysa 400 by Irontown Modular is an extra-wide tiny house that features an apartment-style interior with a spacious living area, two bedrooms, and an open design that's suited to full-time living.
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 slab of limestone excavated in 1984 from the ancient Coriovallum settlement presented a puzzle for researchers of Roman history. Because of its grooves, the stone piece looked like a board game. More than 40 years on, we may have the rulebook.
This off-grid cabin-style tiny house is seriously small, with a floorspace of just 215 sq ft. However, despite its modest dimensions, it has been expertly designed to provide everything you need for a short stay.
You could be forgiven for assuming that this pyramidal skyscraper project was a still from a sci-fi TV show, or perhaps another render that's never going to go ahead. But it is indeed real, and it's begun the early stages of construction.