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Newly discovered material conducts heat nearly 3x faster than any metal
January 27, 2026
| Abhimanyu Ghoshal
Metallic theta-phase tantalum nitride exhibits an ultra-high thermal conductivity like no other material. This could be a desirable alternative to copper for computers and AI hardware, and even aerospace systems that need to run cool.
Modular tiny house gives up wheels for spacious small living
January 26, 2026
| Adam Williams
The Evergreen tiny house would suit those who want to put down roots and enjoy more space and flexibility. By giving up its wheels, it gains a roomy, light-filled single-floor layout that can comfortably sleep a small family.
Vibrations activate electric charge in tooth-whitening powder
January 27, 2026
| Michael Franco
Forget strips, gels, and pastes. Your next tooth-whitening and repairing substance might well be a new powder developed by Shanghai researchers. You'll want to use it with an electric toothbrush though, because that's what makes it spark.
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January 27, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalFirefighters could soon have a formidable ally in their daunting task of entering buildings set ablaze: specialized drones that can handle the heat from live flames and relay visuals to help them assess the situation.
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January 26, 2026 | Joe SalasEven if you've never pressed a shirt in your life, the HTVRONT Auto 2 will get your ideas onto fabric like you know what you're doing. Rumor has it, it can even make a mean panini*. *I started that rumor, by the way.
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January 26, 2026 | Ben CoxworthIf you want a really good workout, you shouldn't just be sitting around. That's at least part of the thinking behind the Martoni Cardio Speeder, a seatless exercise bike that puts the user in what its creator calls a "procumbent" riding position.
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January 26, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodLAND Moto, an all-American moto startup, has churned out a beautiful adventure bike based on a new drivetrain. But for a retail price of $11,200, it is far more expensive than the usual e-motos most under-18 buyers seem to be riding around on.
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January 26, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodThe JMEV SC01 comes backed by the electronics and tech giant Xiaomi. And despite its digital roots, it gets all the sports car basics right: driving pleasure, lightweight construction, precise handling, and, most importantly, a no-frills approach.
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January 26, 2026 | Ben CoxworthThe Frikar was certainly one of the most compelling pedal-electric vehicles to come our way in the past several years. And although its maker went bankrupt last year, the bike is now set to ride again – as the TwoZero Classic.
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January 26, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalThe Tank X replaces several gadgets in your outdoor loadout, and has a couple of tricks up its sleeve. This upcoming model from 8849 packs an enormous battery that should last you several days, as well as a powerful flashlight and a 1080p projector.
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January 26, 2026 | Omar KardoudiFrench company Vaonis has unveiled Hyperia, a $99,000 professional smart telescope developed in collaboration with Canon that allows live streaming of celestial bodies to planetariums, classrooms, and theaters.
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January 26, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodThink mini motos, and you’d undoubtedly think about the Honda’s mini line-up: the Cub, the Monkey, the Trail, and the Grom. But what if these bikes could get even “mini-er”? Say hello to the Bluroc X-Bongo 50.
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January 26, 2026 | David SzondyThe software and hardware that will control tomorrow's combat drones got a workout on January 18, as a General Atomics MQ-20 Avenger showed off its capability by autonomously intercepting a crewed aggressor aircraft in an air combat exercise.
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