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UK military tests powered paragliders for covert troop insertion
September 04, 2026
| David Szondy
The British Ministry of Defence is looking into a novel way to drop troops behind enemy lines, with a £6-million (US$8.1-million) study to evaluate the use of foot-launched powered paragliders as transports for reconnaissance and troop insertion.
Kia powers toward the next era of crazy cool camper vans
September 02, 2026
| C.C. Weiss
Many of our most popular camper van articles of 2026 have one thing in common: the Kia PV5. Now, Kia is readying the PV7 for debut. The larger e-van will offer more space for camper equipment, but will it prove as popular a camper base as the PV5?
These 3D-printed objects know if you’re using them properly
September 04, 2026
| Malcolm Azania
ShiftLens products use optomechanical shifting to change color and pattern. Requiring neither electronics nor a power source, they're more resilient against getting soaked or being dropped than any device needing electricity or a monitor.
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September 04, 2026 | Bronwyn ThompsonNearly 15 years ago, scientists found that plants had a biological mechanism that directs their form – thought to have only been something seen in animals. Now, researchers have uncovered how it works. It's essentially a tree's version of a muscle.
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September 04, 2026 | Mike McRaeResearchers at the Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute have developed a method to quantify the structural aging of tissues from a snapshot of their cellular architecture.
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September 04, 2026 | David SzondyIt's possible that by 2035 there may be as many as 50 nuclear-powered cargo ships plying the seas. In anticipation of this, the Pink Corridor Project is evaluating how to set up safe and secure nuclear shipping lanes between the US and Britain.
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September 03, 2026 | Mike McRaeA recent ACS presentation claims indoor cleaning and disinfection products are key drivers of nanoparticle formation, contributing significantly to levels of air pollution that we might expect from busy traffic.
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September 03, 2026 | Etiido UkoSome companies build a desalination plant and call it a day; others build a data center, while others, still, build power generation facilities. One project wants to build all three …into one facility …offshore …on a movable ship.
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September 03, 2026 | Bronwyn ThompsonI have issues with AI in general, but the biggest gripe is with being forced to interact with the LLM from Google, a company with enough money and talented staff to do something great – but has instead produced a model the AI hates too.
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September 03, 2026 | Mike McRaeA protein thought to play a critical role in the progression of Alzheimer’s disease may not originate where scientists thought, which could mean we may have to reconsider how we approach fighting this form of deadly neurodegeneration.
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September 03, 2026Looking for reliable software for technical drawings? Autodesk AutoCAD LT combines 2D drafting tools with industry-standard DWG compatibility. Right now, you can score a 1-year subscription for $199.
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September 03, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalYamaha is adding an exciting little number to its sport bike lineup with the R2, a lightweight follow-up to the R15 that's reigned supreme for nearly two decades.
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September 03, 2026 | Etiido UkoIf anyone could defeat the “man of steel,” it would be a “man of stainless steel.” However, even stainless steel has its electrochemical limits. Scientists have created a version that can withstand conditions only a “man of titanium” typically does.
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