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Radically rethought hydration pack is a 'masterpiece of minimalism'
May 11, 2026
| Ben Coxworth
According to the folks at Colorado-based RSVR Hydration, traditional hydration packs are basically backpacks with bags of water in them. The company's new pack is claimed to be different, however, in that it's made to be sleek and light.
Venerated 4-season fiberglass camper preps for off-grid RV life
May 10, 2026
| C.C. Weiss
Another fiberglass "egg" camper badge hits the ground rolling into the off-grid camping market. Following the first-ever off-road camper in Scamp's history, fellow composite trailer builder Oliver is launching an off-grid-ready caravan of its own.
Bacteria-boosted 'living plastic' breaks down on command
May 11, 2026
| Etiido Uko
That plastic cup you tossed into a trash can is likely going to outlive your grandchildren. Organisms die, but, left alone, plastics are near indestructible. Scientists may have changed this by creating a living self-destructing plastic.
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May 11, 2026 | Adam WilliamsAging in a tiny house might not be easy if you have to contend with ladders and low ceilings, but with its extra-wide, primarily single-floor layout, the Rose has been designed from the ground (or wheels) up for long-term small living.
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May 11, 2026 | Mike McRaeObservations of a far-distant galaxy several times the size of the Milky Way reveal a surprising stillness overcoming the sea of early stars, suggesting mysterious forces brought its rotation to a rather rapid halt.
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May 11, 2026 | Omar KardoudiA modified Robinson R44 completed the first-ever hydrogen helicopter circuit flight in Quebec, Canada, clearing a key hurdle toward FAA and Transport Canada certification for zero-emission organ delivery aircraft.
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May 10, 2026 | The ConversationUniversity of Bristol anatomist Michelle Spear gives a neurological explanation for why your feet can 'buzz' when you're standing somewhere high.
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May 10, 2026 | Toluwalogo Niji-OlawepoFor centuries, one of the most important numbers in physics has evaded accurate identification. The results of a recent experiment by NIST researchers could help bring us closer to a satisfying answer.
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May 10, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalLenovo wants to put a cheerful robot with cameras, a projector, and an LCD screen for a face at your desk to help you with office tasks using AI. But that may not be the best use of precious real estate in your cubicle.
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May 10, 2026If your PC has started feeling more “please wait” than productive, Windows 11 Pro might be the cheapest meaningful upgrade you can make. Right now, it’s 95% off and just $9.97 (reg. $199) through May 18 at 11:59 p.m. PT.
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May 10, 2026 | Adam WilliamsThis extra-wide tiny house features a spacious interior specifically designed to make full-time small living comfortable. Arranged on a single floor, it includes a generous living area and two bedrooms.
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May 10, 2026 | David SzondyThe world's largest sailing cruise ship has a name: the Orient Express Corinthian. The first of the Silenseas class, incorporating a number of high-tech features, has officially been christened at the Joubert graving dock in Saint-Nazaire, France.
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May 10, 2026 | Malcolm AzaniaAny rubble from a partially-destroyed asteroid could still threaten humanity, so we really need a way to detect killer asteroids on collision-course for Earth while we still have time to stop them.
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